In November 2020 we published a post called “What’s It Like To Downsize” after living in our smaller home for six months. That piece covered the immediate highs and lows—owning less stuff, saving money, and the early challenges of paring down and finding storage solutions. We still stand by everything in that post, but now … Read more

Nothing makes a house feel more like home than a touch of holiday coziness—especially when it’s a place we’ve only lived in for six months. Alongside decorating the front of the house and setting up our tree, we always like to walk through the rest of the home and add festive touches. This year felt … Read more

Looking for the show notes for Episode #5 of Young House Love Has A Podcast? You’re in the right place. This week designer and ceramic-animal enthusiast Jonathan Adler calls in to share decorating tips. We also talk about how a simple bed swap sparked a rug revelation, and John challenges Sherry to deliver her best … Read more

With the shower, tub and floor tiles all set, grouted and sealed, the bathroom finally started to feel whole — except for one thing: trim and baseboards. Without them, the room still looked like it was mid-renovation. Here’s a pre-grout photo of the floor: At first I planned to salvage the original trim around the … Read more

It may have been our slowest kitchen renovation yet, but nearly two years after moving in (we passed that milestone last Saturday), the kitchen is finally finished. New cabinets? Check. Tiled backsplash up to the ceiling? Check. Quartz countertops and a sink three times deeper than the old overmount model? Absolutely. similar pink plant pot … Read more

We dove into this backsplash project with a mix of excitement and nervousness — mostly excitement. It took longer than we expected: nearly three hours just to figure out how to cut the tiles, prep the workspace, and mix thinset before installing a single piece. By the end of the day, after Clara went to … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries*** We may not be taking big road trips right now (thanks to our little one), but this week’s giveaway has us dreaming of a coastal escape to Kennebunkport, Maine. Spaces Kennebunkport—the store behind today’s prize—captures the relaxed, seaside style we love. Even if you haven’t made it to … Read more

Now that the birthday fuss is over, I can finally share the details. It was sweet and relaxed. Turning 29 didn’t feel dramatically different from recent birthdays and included everything from a foot massage involving shaving cream (John accidentally grabbed the shaving cream instead of lotion) to Clara attempting her first crawls. It was incredible. … Read more

We waited more than six years to start our bathroom renovation, and now—nearly six months later—it’s finished. The transformation is dramatic, and while we’ve had some fun joking about the “ensuite bathroom curse” (more on that in our Instagram stories), the results speak for themselves. Below you’ll find the full tour, sources, and a complete … Read more

goose! And horse. Apparently my self-imposed “Dude Get On That Already” challenge has turned into an ongoing joke with the universe: “stop hoarding animals in the playroom.” Still, I’ve been clearing the floor and getting pieces up on the walls so they can actually be enjoyed. This post covers two thrift-store finds I finally hung … Read more