The paneling project is taking a bit longer than we expected, so we don’t have a full update yet. In the meantime, we wanted to share an inspiring office we recently visited. Every so often a shop or workspace inspires us enough that we decide to drop in—just like when we visited a fun kids … Read more

Our kitchen has continued to evolve since the 113-day renovation that left us dreaming of a working sink and begrudging our reliance on takeout. It’s worth remembering the cringe-worthy “before” photo: And here’s our renovated kitchen right after the countertops were installed and the sink was finally hooked back up. The lighter, brighter look felt … Read more

I love reading honest “what worked and what didn’t” posts where someone looks back at decisions, explains what fell short, and shares practical fixes that improved comfort, function, or style for their family. Since we furnished this house over two years ago (yes — fall of 2017!), I thought it would be helpful to recap … Read more

We recently came across a feature about designer-inspired sofas from Custom Sofa Design on Little Green Notebook and were surprised by both the styles and the prices. These sofas closely resemble high-end pieces from retailers like Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Room & Board and Anthropologie, yet many options begin around $599, with a number … Read more

In the words of Carla from Top Chef: hootie hoo! Our counters are finally ordered (we explain our choices and reasoning in a separate post). They came in at $38 per square foot from Home Depot with no hidden fees, which added up to roughly $1,700. We checked prices at Lowe’s and several local suppliers … Read more

This Northern Virginia house crash had us swooning over materials and finishes, especially in the kitchen and bathrooms. It’s a stunning place to come home to. Let’s meet Melissa, the homeowner, and go inside. The house dates to 1940, but Melissa and her husband Jim added a beautiful rear addition in 2009 that included a … Read more

It’s Wednesday the 27th, which means it’s time to share this season’s unofficial Pinterest Challenge project (not sponsored — just Katie’s idea to get us to stop pinning and start doing). Huzzah! This season’s challenge was our biggest yet: we added character to a previously bare hallway with simple board and batten. A week later … Read more

We’d been searching for a new media console for our living room for as long as we’ve lived here—mostly by popping into thrift stores whenever something caught our eye. After months of looking, we were close to giving up. Then Sherry sent me a text. Sherry had found the piece at Diversity Thrift while I … Read more

It’s time for our annual goal-setting—nothing motivates like a public declaration. Let’s get to it. Goal #1: Embrace the Crazy (Be Flexible): After five years of blogging and more than two years doing it full time, we’ve learned that no two days are alike. The coming year will be busier than ever: a book release … Read more

Minimalism can still seem like an unconventional lifestyle, so this week we invited Joshua Becker to explain how a few simple changes can produce big benefits at home and in life. He discusses how to prevent the gradual buildup of household clutter, what minimizing can teach children, and how embracing less can help you reach … Read more