Kids returning to school means teachers and staff are returning too, so we were excited to brighten the first day back for a local public school that asked for help updating their teachers’ lounge. In June someone who’d seen our makeover of Hudson’s room reached out to ask if we’d volunteer for another project. The … Read more

Moving into our new house has been thrilling, but saying goodbye to the old place and all the projects we couldn’t bring along was bittersweet. We left behind the penny tile backsplash and the deck—well, not the fireplace. Scratch that: we didn’t really leave the fireplace. Take a closer look at the small item on … Read more

Waste not, want not. I felt that way about the leftover oil-rubbed bronze spray paint from a previous project, so I turned my attention to the mismatched patio furniture we inherited from the previous owners (pictured here in an old photo with my dearly departed ceramic dog). I often love white finishes, but white outdoor … Read more

I love a dramatic room refresh as much as anyone (Lisa Vanderpump’s closet? I could look at it for hours), but tearing everything out and starting fresh isn’t always practical—especially without a reality-TV-sized budget. Often the smartest approach is to work with what you already own, add a few well-chosen pieces, and revive the whole … Read more

Anyone can create a charming photo Christmas card—especially if they have a baby and a dog. As we head into the holiday weekend, we’re excited for presents to be unwrapped (yes, Burger gets gifts too), for indulging in festive treats, and for spending time with family and friends. Before the celebrations begin, we wanted to … Read more

This post is a small collection of meaningful, personalized mementos we display around our home to celebrate special moments. Some pieces are DIY projects we made ourselves, others were items rescued from closets and drawers and put back into view. None of these ideas are expensive or complicated — they’re simple, heartfelt ways to keep … Read more

For anyone wondering where April’s Superlatives disappeared to — here they are. Last week was supposed to be all about organizing, but we didn’t get this post shared on time. So before May slips away, here’s a look back at everything we crossed off the to-do list in April — presented in yearbook-style superlatives. We … Read more

We don’t always agree on projects or decorating choices. In fact, we’re in the middle of some pretty lively home debates right now. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing our current home disagreements and how we plan to work through them — hopefully with minimal hurt feelings (although Sherry is already pretty fired up … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** And the lucky / randomly selected / soon to be quite worldly person is… Briana (who says “London, Ontario is special to me. That’s where I first lived on my own, went to University, met my husband, and I just loved that city. … Read more

I’m back to share my monthly bouquet — a sweet Christmas gift from my husband. Like last month’s roundup of roses, this month’s blooms didn’t come from the grocery store. Instead of buying a $3–$5 bouquet, we clipped white lilies from the backyard and arranged them in the sunroom. They bring life to a mix … Read more