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DIY Pillow From Two Cloth Napkins
I got back on the sewing machine this week and turned a set of napkins into two decorative pillows. If you remember the original Sue the Napkin set,…
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New House Exterior Reveal: Paint, Landscaping, and Curb Appeal
First, we’re deeply grateful for the outpouring of kindness and support you shared with our family yesterday. Your encouraging words and stories meant the world to us. Now,…
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Clara’s Birth Story: Labor, Delivery, and First Hours with Baby
It’s almost a year late—my daughter will be one in three weeks—and I’ve been delaying this post for a simple reason: talking about Clara’s birth still terrifies me.…
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Easter Auction Ideas for Fundraisers and Online Bids
We’re pretty sure Clara has found a new favorite holiday—though it may be that this is simply the first major celebration she’s old enough to truly enjoy. Either…
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If Walls Could Talk: Free Printable Wall Art
***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – look below to see who won!*** Quick reminder: you can still get 15% off your WallQuotes.com order with code YHL15.…
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Install a Rain Barrel to Collect Water for Your Garden
Happy Earth Day, everyone! (Also: happy birthday to Sherry’s little brother — the one featured in these very cute baby photos known as Almost-Doctor-Dan.) To celebrate this eco-friendly…
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Give the Gift of Painting: Classes, Kits and Supplies
Sherry, Clara, Burger and I hit the road this past weekend to help family members in Northern Virginia who, it turned out, had also recently moved. Apparently moving…
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How to Build a Console Table: Step-by-Step Guide
After more than three weeks of work, our 12-foot DIY living room console table is finally finished. Before I share more photos of the finished piece in its…
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Is Something Off? How to Spot the Warning Signs
If this post had a moral, it would be: when something in your home feels off, either fix it or let it go. Our story stars the awkward…
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Create Custom First Birthday Invitations
It’s her party, so we decided to make the invitations ourselves. If you’re DIY-inclined, you’d probably do the same. After all, we made our own wedding invites, so…
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