Do you know Lesli? She lives in the country near Greenwood, Virginia, and she’s an incredibly talented painter and a longtime friend. You might recall our giveaway with her, and she also runs a lovely blog about her old house. Her home is full of original 100+-year-old details, soaring ceilings, and relaxed, lived-in style that … Read more

After seeing ribbon chandeliers in baby stores, catalogs, magazines and on Pinterest, I decided to make one for Clara’s closet. The closet is large enough that it could become a cozy reading nook when she’s older—I imagine a beanbag on the floor and a stack of picture books. The existing light was a plain bare … Read more

First things first: were we saying foxes might be the new “it” animal—moving in on birds and giraffes? This video might be proof we’re onto something. Now that that’s out of the way, on to our regularly scheduled program. Sherry and I have long liked the idea of surrounding a TV with art to soften … Read more

When Lindsay sent us the “before” photos of a cabinet she completely transformed, none of us expected the dramatic change. The finished piece looks like an entirely new furniture item. Below is her note describing the process: We love a good before-and-after, so I wanted to share the “extreme makeover” we did on a large … Read more

One of the most common questions we hear is “How do I know what style truly appeals to me?” Many people like several conflicting things and struggle to decide with confidence. Below are three practical ways to overcome decorator’s block quickly and with less stress. Tip #1 — Gather inspiration images and identify their common … Read more

When the editors of a fresh online magazine focused on stylish Southern living reached out, we were thrilled to see their premiere issue. Their concept—part Lonny, part Southern Living—immediately appealed to our sense of fun and design, and when they invited us to appear in that first issue, we celebrated like proud dorks. The team … Read more

The ceiling hole is patched (see how I did that in a dedicated post and video) — the paint may still be drying, but for now we’re calling this room done. This refresh wasn’t a full gut job but a series of smaller changes that added up to a noticeable improvement. At first we assumed … Read more

If you’ve ever wanted to silence that inner voice saying, “A kitchen makeover? Are you crazy? You can’t afford that!” let Erin’s budget-friendly transformation be your proof that a big change doesn’t require a huge budget. Here’s her note about the project: I wanted to share my blog post about our kitchen remodel. It’s a … Read more

You know I’m a sucker for ceramics, and anything miniature always wins on the cuteness scale. So of course I couldn’t resist turning a pile of tiny tea light houses into a little Christmas village. It started with secondhand tea light holders designed to glow with a candle or a string of lights. I’ve always … Read more

Psst—sorry about yesterday’s truncated post, Reader users. A problematic embedded video caused the cut-off (we like to share full posts, so if you ever see a shortened one, something’s gone wrong). We’re painting again today—surprised? Probably not. We’ll have a full update tomorrow, but in the meantime we wanted to share this charming, creative house … Read more