How to Style a Console Table Behind Your Sofa for Impact

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The console is back. Like a beloved movie franchise, it’s had sequels, and this is the final reveal of our big console build. After many posts documenting the process, this is the official finale — and my favorite part, because it’s all about styling and little finishing touches. I’m sure it will evolve over time, … Read more

How We Installed Ikea Floating Shelves in Our Kitchen

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Let’s take some shelfies — you know, instead of selfies. We didn’t have Beyoncé to photobomb them, but we finally installed the Ikea floating shelves in the kitchen and the room instantly feels brighter and more open. There are still a few big tasks left — like painting the cabinets — but swapping out the … Read more

Moonshine Gray Living Room Ideas — Benjamin Moore Inspiration

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Sing the title if you like — it fits the mood. Yesterday we spent the day painting the living room, and between tending to Clara and keeping up with the blog, it turned into a 12-hour marathon from 9am to 9pm. The good news: the living room is officially painted in Moonshine. Even better: the … Read more

Update Your Dated Kitchen: DIY Remodel Ideas and Tips

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We were thrilled to find Beth’s email in our inbox. Her account of the kitchen renovation had everything a great makeover story needs: an awkward before (yes, a brown fridge!), plenty of hands-on DIY work, a bit of tense timing (the countertops arrived the day before Christmas), and, best of all, a stunning after. Here … Read more

What Might Have Been: Stories of Missed Opportunities

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When we paint, we end up talking about all kinds of odd little things we wouldn’t normally get around to. While repainting the bedroom, the conversation drifted to the names our parents almost gave us. It turns out my mom nearly named me Gina — which would have made us John & Gina. We laughed … Read more

DIY Wall Art Ideas to Transform Your Bedroom Quickly

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Remember our playful visit with Katie and Jeremy of All Bower Power back in May? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when two home bloggers get together: within minutes they’re directing the guys, moving furniture, and creating a mini bedroom refresh that cost exactly zero dollars. The makeover took place in Katie and Jeremy’s … Read more

How to Choose the Perfect Dining Table for Your Space

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Who doesn’t love an almost-two-thousand-word deep dive into hunting for a dining room table? Here’s our story. We’ve been searching for a large round table almost from the moment we moved into this house. The first time we walked through the small formal dining room back in late 2010 during house hunting, John said, “this … Read more

Bedroom Updates We’ve Made and What’s Next for the Remodel

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Yesterday marked two months since we moved in, and our bedroom was the last space to shift from “dumping ground of unpacked things” to a comfortable room that actually feels like ours. Here’s an update on how it looks now and what’s still on the list (including a little bad Photoshop to share our plans). … Read more

DIY Molded Trim Headboard: Stylish Weekend Project for Any Bed

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Alyssa and her resourceful husband fell for a Restoration Hardware headboard priced at $1,640 — so instead of buying it, they built a beautiful replica themselves using leftover molding they already had on hand. The result is a stunning, high-end look achieved on a practically zero-dollar budget. By carefully planning the layout and combining different … Read more