Install a Rain Barrel: Step-by-Step Guide for Your Garden

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Happy Earth Day everyone! (And a happy birthday to Sherry’s little brother, who’s also known as Almost-Doctor-Dan — warning, there are very cute baby Clara pictures in that post). In honor of this eco-friendly holiday, we wanted to share a short story about spotting an interesting sign while driving down the street: We had been … Read more

Lighting Collection: Lamps and Shades for Every Room

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Let’s talk about a bit of shady business—no Slim Shady pun intended, though it was tempting. After more than 14 months of secret work, we can finally share what we’ve been up to. Back in October 2011, Shades of Light invited us to collaborate on a lighting collection, and we jumped at the chance. Our … Read more

Inside the Homes of the Wealthy: 12 Luxury Items You’ll Find

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Well, you’ve found the show notes for the first episode of Young House Love Has A Podcast. In this episode we talk about things people assume only appear in “rich households” and share simple, budget-friendly ways to make your home feel a bit more elevated. We also update you on what’s new with us, explore … Read more

Brace Yourself: What You Need to Know Now

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This is one of the most directly comparable product reviews we’ve done, and it’s one that means a lot to us personally. We registered for two of these chic, highly versatile slipper chairs from Target and received them as wedding gifts from family. They’re stylish and extremely comfortable—especially when paired with a soft sheepskin casually … Read more

Window Shopping: Quiet Moments Before Your Home Tour

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We promised more window-shopping posts, so while we’re preparing for our November book tour we decided to keep the fun going by checking out a few boutiques and shops. But before we even left town, Target surprised us with a fresh batch of stylish finds—so we did a little in-store snooping and snapped photos to … Read more

Nursery Makeover: A Step-by-Step Guide to Redesigning Baby’s Room

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We recently revealed that we’ll be designing a Young House Love nursery — not for us, but for John’s sister Emily, who’s expecting a baby boy this October. We’re excited to create a functional, playful room and plan to share affordable DIY projects throughout the process. The first step in transforming Emily’s blank guest room … Read more

How to Mix Prints and Patterns Like a Pro

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Q: I really love Clara’s room! Great color choices. Do you have a formula for mixing prints? I love how they are all so different – even the colors and yet they all compliment each other and totally make the room! For my boys room, I am mixing prints but find it gets very busy … Read more

Create a Wedding Keepsake Shadow Box: Step-by-Step Guide

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One of my favorite post-wedding decor projects was this shadow box I put together to capture the sunny, joyful vibe of our big day. I used leftover yellow fabric from our table runners, a printed lemon-and-lime napkin, place cards we’d stamped and anchored with small river rocks, our lemon-topiary invitation, a save-the-date photostrip, a gladiolus-bulb … Read more

Upcycle Izze Soda Bottles into Stylish Glass Vases

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Even though the idea to buy fresh flowers once a month started as my little Christmas gift to Sherry, I haven’t contributed many of these budget-bloom posts — mostly because talking about flowers isn’t my strongest suit. This month’s arrangement, however, isn’t really about the blooms so much as the bottles, which suits me perfectly. … Read more

Where to Shop in Bethany Beach: Top Local Stores & Boutiques

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We slipped away to the beach over Memorial Day weekend to spend time with John’s family at their lovely beach house near Bethany Beach, Delaware, and thought we’d share a few highlights from our house-related adventures. A reader (thanks, Ann!) suggested we check out The Old Screen Door in nearby Lewes (about 30 minutes from … Read more