This spontaneous Friday post was inspired by a message from Kari on Instagram: “40% off capiz lamps at West Elm. Just saying!” I immediately dove into the sale and ended up buying a giant capiz chandelier I’m excited to hang over our bed. I also almost purchased a dozen other items (there were about 14 … Read more

There will always be a soft spot in my heart for a good Ikea hack. This one isn’t complicated — it’s delightfully simple and accessible to anyone. A few small tweaks to a basic $99 Malm dresser transformed it into a piece that reads like a custom built-in for our beach house. It now sits … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries*** You may remember our recent post raving about Envirosax — stylish, reusable fabric bags that won us over with their large capacity, compact foldable design (they collapse to roughly the size of a cell phone), comfortable handles, and fun patterns. They’re practical, portable, and look great whether you … Read more

Welcome to our 2025 Holiday Gift Guides — all in one place for easy browsing. These selections include gifts we’re actually buying for family and friends this year, from small businesses and Black-owned shops to larger retailers. Everything here is chosen because we genuinely like it: nothing was gifted to us and no items are … Read more

Did you know you can upgrade your existing toilet to a dual-flush model quickly and without plumbing experience? The conversion typically takes less than an hour and can give you the water-saving benefits of a new eco-friendly toilet without replacing the whole fixture. By reducing water per flush you can lower your household water use … Read more

Can’t we just paint some cabinets already? Our patience is wearing thin — and if you’re eager for painted cabinets, imagine how we feel. When we planned this kitchen update we assumed we’d retro-fit a few doors, slap on some paint, and call it done. Turns out there’s a lot of work between “retrofit” and … Read more

When Casey sent these almost unbelievable photos of his home’s exterior makeover, we were excited to share them. Here is his note: I’m a huge fan of your website and your remodeling. It’s simply awesome. I just bought my first house, and it was built in 1925. It’s in Dallas, Texas, and was completely remodeled … Read more

Who has two thumbs and scored a fun new crisscross pillow for $2.63? This girl. A recent trip to Bed Bath & Beyond turned into one of my best finds yet. I rummaged through the discount pillow bin and discovered this lovely lattice pillow that had been marked down 50% and then discounted again to … Read more

You may already be familiar with Ankasa’s couture home collection, known for hand-embroidered pillows that can sell for more than $300. What you might not know is that Ballard Designs has launched an exclusive Ankasa pillow line at under a third of that price. Even better, Ballard Designs has partnered with us to give one … Read more

John wanted me to work “Stool Boom” into the post title because of this video (he asked everyone to check it out so you can hum the song while reading). Anyway, stool update: we finally found stools for our peninsula, and we’re thrilled about both where we found them and the price. Four stools can … Read more