That’s right — ants in my pans, not in my pants. The problem wasn’t catastrophic, but about a week ago I woke up to find ants marching across my kitchen counters and even crossing our eco-friendly skillet that had been left to dry. Speaking of that Teflon-free, petroleum-free nonstick cookware set we received this Christmas … Read more

Many of you asked for close-up photos and a clearer explanation of the small art switch we did above the sofa, so here’s a simple walkthrough. This is a low-cost, easy project anyone can tackle — likely under $5 if you already have frames and a few small photos or prints you like. Greeting card … Read more

Aw, yeah. I put together a holiday mood board for moms (and any other women who like cute, useful things). Here are the pieces I’m loving right now—great as gifts for friends, sisters, or to find under your own tree. I’ve mixed in plenty of budget-friendly picks (many under $15), several items under $30, and … Read more

*** This giveaway is now closed. See who won below! *** An early Christmas surprise — a $500 Visa gift card — has been randomly awarded to… Mary (who described a dream home as a big cozy log cabin in the woods with a fishing pond, a swimming pool, a hot tub, a huge whirlpool … Read more

We received many questions about the “keiki” cloning paste we showed on Instagram recently: what it is, how it works, and why it’s called “keiki.” In short, keiki paste is a simple-to-use growth hormone for houseplants that can help fill bare spots on pothos, orchids, and other species. It’s a useful tool for plant care … Read more

Q: First, I want to say that I love your blog! Your home seems so fresh and inviting! I love your style! On the other hand, I feel like I have so much trouble with decorating indecision. I think I have a great plan all laid out for a room but when I get to … Read more

…and they filmed us for an upcoming episode of Rate My Space. Congrats to Shaina, Layers of Meaning, Abbie in Co, Elizabeth and Heather for correctly guessing after we teased the news a few weeks ago. We wish we could share more, but we’ve agreed not to reveal certain details just yet. What we can … Read more

In case anyone’s wondering, I’ve managed to keep up my make-the-bed-everyday-for-a-month resolution well past October. Hooray. Burger, on the other hand, has continued his side of the bargain and undoes it about an hour later. C’est la vie. On the subject of things coming apart, it’s funny to realize that this same weekend last year … Read more

Kitchen renovation deals like this are rare. Here’s Christina’s note: We still have a few finishing touches to complete, but I’m too excited not to share our budget-friendly kitchen makeover. My husband Trevor and I did all the work ourselves, which saved a lot, but we also hunted for low-cost and even free items that … Read more

I know — puffy paint on pumpkins sounds questionable at first. I was skeptical too. But after John and I brainstormed ideas for this year’s pumpkins (we’d painted them last year), we decided to try something different: raised designs made with puffy paint. We’d also carved detailed designs in previous years, so we wanted another … Read more