For anyone wondering where the March superlatives went—here they are! A belated happy April to everyone. With a new month upon us, it’s time for our usual yearbook-style roundup of what March brought to the Petersik household. We’ve included a few never-before-seen moments for fun. If you want to browse past monthly superlatives, we’ve been collecting them since January 2011 (so that’s more than a year’s worth of projects condensed into just 14 posts). This month’s recap starts with some behind-the-scenes happenings that we hadn’t mentioned elsewhere (surprise: they’re book related).
Most Cinematic: The chaos and creativity of shooting a promo video for our book at the publisher’s request, shot by our brother-in-law Todd (a pro photographer/videographer) and his assistant Adam. We’re still finalizing the edit and can’t wait to share it—there are sneak peeks of the secret book projects that have been keeping us busy.
“I Came, I Sawed, Then We Went On Vacation” Award: Prepping and starting our new floors the day before hopping on a plane to Portland and then to Hawaii. It was a mad dash but worth it to make progress before a much-needed trip.
Most Portlandia-esque: Portland. This stylish, eclectic city earned its own award—thanks for hosting us and inspiring plenty of ideas.
Most Inspiring: A house we toured while in Portland that stood out for its elegant, fresh design—big fan of the giant map poster and thoughtful touches throughout.
Most Missed: Our Hawaiian vacation, which already feels like a distant memory. Thank goodness for photos to help us reminisce and hold onto those sun-soaked moments.
Hole-iest: The tiles we had to patch after removing two of the brackets from our kitchen shelves. A small change created more work than expected, but the repair was satisfying.
Grooviest: Installing the tongue-and-groove floating cork floor. It felt like a groovy solution and a perfect fit for the kitchen’s new vibe.
Closest Call: Nearly running out of cork floorboards by the time we reached the laundry room. Fortunately, a stash of scraps saved the day and let us finish without ordering more.
The Cherry On Top Bottom Award: Completing the cork floors—especially after adding trim and sealant. It felt like the perfect finishing touch to the kitchen transformation.
Our Favorite After: The kitchen reveal. Months of work culminated in a space that slowly brightened and cheered up the whole house. Declaring it (mostly) done was exhilarating.
Widest: Our new 42″ TV. It’s a clear upgrade from the old 26″ set—subtitles and news tickers are finally readable. We do plan to replace the too-small TV cabinet to better fill the wall.
Most Gravity-Defying: The floating vases Sherry finally hung as part of her “Dude, Get On That Already” initiative. They look great in the guest bathroom and add a whimsical touch.
Sexiest Voice: Sherry, while giving the whole-house video tour (our first in seven months) despite getting over the flu. There’s something oddly endearing about a raspier-than-usual narration.
Most Festive: The kitchen on Sherry’s 30th birthday—ribbons strung up as a surprise to start her day with a cheerful celebration.
Mood-iest: The mood board we assembled to kick off a mini update for our long-ignored master bathroom—getting visuals down helped move the project forward.
Most Rock-ing: The Rockport Grey paint in our bathroom. It feels great to finally have fresh paint on the walls and to see the room start to come together.
Biggest Pin-Head: Sherry’s hidden-closet pinboard crafted from cork board, duct tape, and leftover curtain fabric—clever and practical for collecting inspiration.
Biggest Pin-Head (runner-up): The bean bag pouf Sherry sewed for Clara’s closet as part of the Winter Edition of The Pinterest Challenge—cute, cozy, and handmade.
Boxiest: A happy yellow jewelry box Sherry sprayed during another “Dude, Get On That Already” task—bright and cheerful storage for accessories.
Most Fun: The yellow high chair after a few coats of spray paint—refreshed, playful, and ready for use.
Least Fun: An unexpected leak caused by a leaf dam on the roof. We’ve since inspected the attic, checked insulation/wall surfaces, and everything is dry and mold-free—what a relief.
What did you accomplish in March? Did anyone else hit a milestone like turning thirty, finishing a long-term kitchen makeover, or refreshing furniture with spray paint? Making a list of completed projects is a simple way to celebrate progress—and it helps keep momentum when tackling bigger tasks (we’re looking at you, outdoor digging and heavy lifting). Share a few highlights in the comments below; it’s always motivating to reflect on what you’ve checked off the to-do list.