We took way too many photos during our six-night stay in Maui, so we went through them and pared things down. Still, it ended up as two posts because we like to share everything. In this post we cover: where we stayed where we ate our neighborhood how we saved money In the next post … Read more

When D over at G&D wrote about a few bedroom essentials she can’t live without, we were instantly intrigued. We know the frustration of a bedraggled bed skirt that puddles on the floor instead of sitting neatly an inch above it, and the annoyance of a comforter that shifts around inside a duvet. So we … Read more

As a bit of a numbers and statistics nerd, one of the most interesting parts of running a blog is watching where our incoming traffic comes from. Beyond being useful for analytics, it’s a great way to discover new blogs to follow. Recently a couple of sites linked to us — but we won’t be … Read more

It had only been a week since our last whirlwind weekend, and we somehow managed to top it with an even crazier trip. This time the adventure stretched to six days, crossed ten states, and required forty hours of driving. Yes — forty. What prompted such a marathon? My cousin’s wedding in Dallas and a … Read more

As we mentioned a little while ago, we met up with Almost-Doctor Dan on our recent trip to New York and picked his giant brain about household tips. When we asked Dan for practical, easy-to-do advice, he immediately shared a simple, effective method for cleaning old rusty tools using a common household product: Coca-Cola. He … Read more

First, let’s admit how much fun My Little Ponies were. I probably had about six as a child, and they felt magical. In related house news, after what has truly been months of indecision, we finally chose artwork to fill the empty wall spaces on either side of the sink nook in our bedroom. I’d … Read more

Aw yeah, we’re living on the ledge. We’d been waiting to hang the postcard shelves from our first house’s office for more than two years, and we finally found the perfect spot. Ta-da: We documented the original build process before, so here’s how we adjusted the shelves to fit this space: Measured the width of … Read more

It’s Monday—Giveaway Day! This week’s prize comes from Sweetshorn Vintage, an eclectic Etsy shop filled with vintage home decor, art and small treasures. Their carefully curated collection blends playful retro charm with useful pieces that add personality to any room. We couldn’t pick just one prize, so the winner will choose from four unique items. … Read more

Call it a small step, but we’ve completed our first nursery project — yes, that was a pun. The room always had a dimmer from its days as a dining room, but since we moved in it never really dimmed. It only offered on or off. With a baby on the way, we wanted something … Read more

A reader recently asked for help making a dog crate blend with home décor, so we gathered a few clever solutions — a DIY idea we tried ourselves and a selection of attractive ready-made crates we found online. First, our own small-space solution: we tucked our pup’s crate inside an unused guest-room closet. The door … Read more