Creative Dog and Baby Christmas Card Ideas for Heartwarming Photos

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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

14 Handmade Anniversary Gift Ideas for Every Relationship

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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

Top April Superlatives: Standout Moments, Winners & Highlights

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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

Disagreements We Keep Having Lately — What’s Causing Them?

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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

Free Toy Giveaway: World Play Collection Launch

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***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

DIY Lily Bouquet: Step-by-Step Guide to Create Your Own Arrangement

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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

DIY Wall Decals: Step-by-Step Guide to Create Custom Designs

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If Teddy ever forgets which letter begins his name, he now has a whole wall to remind him: it’s always “T” time in there. As we mentioned a few weeks ago, Sherry and I decided on a subtle accent pattern for the wall between the built-ins. Our original idea was to paint the Ts like … Read more

How to Host a Successful Yard Sale: Tips to Maximize Profit

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When Sherry and I hosted our first yard sale over four years ago, we felt rushed getting everything outside, stressed about pricing, and constantly checking how much money we’d made. We were so excited to sell things we no longer loved (so we could buy things we did) that the whole day felt bigger and … Read more

How to Dye Fabric Chair Slipcovers for a Perfect Color Refresh

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We dreamed of modern, cheerful green leather Parsons chairs around our chunky wood table from the moment we moved in. When we found inexpensive chairs for $25 and slipcovers for $23, we thought dyed-green covers would be the perfect solution. We tried dyeing two of the covers green, but they weren’t the right fit for … Read more

Inside the New Pad: Features, Design & What to Expect

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It’s Friday — time for some math and house stats. I’m a self-confessed facts-and-figures nerd, so when Sherry and I started noticing quirky details about our new house I immediately wanted to turn them into an infographic. Whether Sherry was genuinely excited or just humoring me to avoid unleashing my inner statistic-loving monster, this post … Read more