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What Nearly Ruined Our House Paint Makeover

Now that our major brick house painting project is complete, we’re sharing the full behind-the-scenes story from the past week—the surprises, setbacks, and the moments that made this…

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Free Thanksgiving Gratitude Printable – Instant Download

Updated 2018 With Thanksgiving arriving so quickly, we decided to revive a favorite tradition from last year and introduce a small new one. Last November we made a…

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Why Decorating One Room at a Time Can Backfire

We just passed the one-year mark since we moved furniture into our beach house. This week we’re reflecting on how we stayed sane while decorating an entire house…

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Mudroom Cabinet Organization Ideas to Maximize Storage

We don’t have a dedicated mudroom, and our garage door—our primary entrance—opens straight into the kitchen. During our big kitchen remodel we solved that by installing tall cabinet…

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Style Your Home with Less: Minimal Decor Tips

After testing our approach to “Cozy Minimalism” in our own home—and loving the results—we invited Myquillyn Smith, author of Cozy Minimalist Home, to talk about how she combines…

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Episode 115: Why Your Bedroom Might Be Hurting Your Sleep

After a short Instagram clip of Sherry’s pared-down closet prompted hundreds of questions, we’re sharing her approach to building a wardrobe that saves space, reduces spending, and removes…

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Inside The Duplex: Renovations and Upcoming Events

Big news from the duplex: after a year of planning, several major updates are finally coming together. The right-side living room is painted, trimmed, and already starting to…

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Visit Cape Charles, VA: Beaches, Dining and Local Attractions

I know it might seem odd to publish a beach-focused travel guide after summer, but so many people have asked Sherry and me what to do in Cape…

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Transform IKEA Curtains Into Luxe Window Treatments

Meet Our New Upholstered Bed (and the Curtain Confession) You haven’t seen our bedroom much lately—only small peeks on Instagram—because I owe you a curtain-related confession. But first:…

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I Lived a Week Without Furniture: What Happened

Have you heard about the Furniture-Free movement? It caught our attention, so Sherry (somewhat reluctantly) and I decided to give a week-long test run. What exactly does it…

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