I’m thrilled to share Bonnie’s vine-covered barn in Santa Ynez, California — a home full of warmth, charm, and thoughtful DIY touches. From the moment you arrive, it feels welcoming and comfortable, the kind of place where guests immediately feel at ease. Let’s take a look inside. Bonnie greets us with a friendly smile. Although … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries*** This giveaway arrived with a nursery theme, but Numsi’s distinctive modern art works beautifully in spaces for any age. Their contemporary patterns — or custom text — are printed on canvas and stretched over a 2″ deep birch museum frame, adding dimension and a clean, modern presence to … Read more

We were stuck inside for a few rainy days, so we made progress by painting our recently de-carpeted bathroom and closet. Below is a look at the finished space, complete with a stenciled floor and Benjamin Moore’s Revere Pewter on the walls. We started by painting the cream trim white using Benjamin Moore Simply White … Read more

Have a wall that feels a bit bland? WallsNeedLove is offering a $500 gift to spend on their site, and the giveaway is open worldwide. Their collection includes removable decals and vinyl designs that refresh any room without permanent commitment. Beyond decals, they offer wallpaper, prints, and a customizable Easy Stripe option that lets you … Read more

If you’ve followed our blog over the past year, you know the formula: Goodwill + Katie B + me (and John behind the camera) = total mayhem. This visit we literally ran through the store supermarket-sweep style, tossing anything that caught our eye into our cart and laughing the whole way. To keep it authentic, … Read more

We recently realized we don’t need nearly as much space as we have. How did we end up in a house that feels too big? What made this become so obvious now? And what size would feel just right? In this episode we answer those questions, including the exact moment we can pinpoint when our … Read more

Last time our duplex renovation was on the blog, the house still looked like the skeleton of its former self. The stench of potential was thick in the air, and nearly a month later we’re excited to share significant progress. The new floor plan is starting to take shape. The second-story additions at the back … Read more

One of these things is not like the other. I’ve committed to making the bed every morning throughout October. It may not be a typical time for New Year–style resolutions, but with our house often needing to look presentable for potential buyers, keeping the bedroom tidy felt like a simple, useful change. A neater home … Read more

Want to see a pregnant lady in a crib? Here you go. I made a mobile for our little guy. It’s a mix of rustic and modern — a bleached manzanita branch with colorful round disks hanging at different lengths — and it makes me smile every time I look at it. Weirdly, hanging the … Read more

After a few months of settling in, we’ve entered what I like to call the “What We Really Need (And Don’t)” phase. Like most people, we tried to donate, sell, or give away things we knew we wouldn’t use again, so we wouldn’t waste time and energy moving items that would just end up in … Read more