Last month’s arctic blast brought unusually cold temperatures to Florida. We experienced three consecutive nights in the low 20s, with a low near 18 degrees — a severe deviation from our typical winter lows in the mid-40s. Local meteorologists dubbed this a “once-in-a-century” deep freeze, and it became the ultimate test for our landscaping. We … Read more

We already have plenty of pillows that migrate from room to room, but we couldn’t resist these cheerful yellow ruffled pillows from Target. At $24 each we grabbed two to brighten the living room: There are cheaper options out there, but these pillows add an immediate pop of color and personality. They complement a patterned … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** And the random winner who’s about to get their read and their DIY on is… Julie Smith (who said we’d see her at her desk in the office daydreaming about going home and painting her half-finished bathroom project). Congrats Julie! Jen Lancaster’s latest … Read more

This nursery Dave and Carrie created for their daughter made us smile the moment we saw the first photo. Bold, playful and filled with personal touches, the room also showcases a lot of handmade, DIY work. Here’s their letter about the project: Hey S & J—We recently welcomed our first child, Everly Harper. Before we … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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