We passed an unexpected milestone on Wednesday. On the surface, it simply marked seven months in what shouldn’t really be called our “new” house anymore. Then we realized it also marks the moment when Clara has spent more of her life here than she did in our first home. We always assumed Clara’s memories of … Read more

I’m back to share this month’s grocery-store-style bouquet — a thoughtful little gift from my husband. This time, though, the bouquet didn’t come from a store at all. We didn’t visit a florist; instead we clipped a dozen giant wild irises growing in our backyard boxwoods. Rather than spending the usual $3–$5, we spent nothing … Read more

Thanks to two significant road trips, August nearly slipped away before I could share my monthly bouquet — a sweet gift from the hubs. Like last month’s lush lilies, this month’s blossoms didn’t come from the grocery store. We skipped the usual $3–$5 bouquets and instead clipped a single hot pink branch from the crape … Read more

I know it might seem odd to publish a beach-focused travel guide after summer ends, but we’ve been getting so many questions about Cape Charles that we wanted one clear, up-to-date resource. This post collects everything we tell friends and family: where to stay, what to eat, beach tips, and local favorites. If you’re new … Read more

We’re thrilled to share that the entire front half of the duplex is finished — which means the open living and dining rooms on both sides are officially revealed. It’s exciting to see this space come together. When you walk into the left side and turn toward the living area, this is what you see. … Read more

Psst — we’re still working on the living room (you got a preview of that project here), so we’ll share those details on Monday unless something unexpected happens. Happy Friday! Time for a quick desk/cubicle/subway/couch dance. After tackling some big DIY projects—laying a stone patio, building a deck, renovating our kitchen, or adding board & … Read more

Welcome to our first episode of 2020 — and we’ve got plenty of news to share. This update covers a handful of small wins for us and the duplex, a quirky table swap story with friends, a thoughtful holiday gift idea for honoring a loved one, a progress report on our bathroom renovation, an Instagram … Read more

That’s what John thought the gift might be when he unwrapped it on Christmas morning. By his third guess he had it: crown molding. This week our installer returned to complete the job, hanging elegant 3-inch molding in the living/dining room and three bedrooms. The result is neat and refined, and best of all John … Read more

Phew—you made it through the wilds of the internet to the show notes for Episode #31 of Young House Love Has A Podcast. This week we didn’t find love in a hopeless place, but we did find a beach house paint color in an unexpected spot. After several weeks, multiple test swatches and more than … Read more

We’re back with phase three of our sunroom mini makeover (see phase one here and phase two here). This update focuses on the bold turquoise stencil we added to the chocolate-painted floor. Like many DIY projects, it took some trial and error, so we’re sharing the materials and methods that worked for us. We gathered … Read more