I’m back with the final chapter before the big reveal next week. I know the suspense has been drawn out, but this timeline reflects the real pace of the project — not a tidy TV-style hour where everything is finished in 30 minutes. You get the honest, step-by-step process as it happened. Lucky for you, … Read more

Clara started preschool last week. Who took our baby and replaced her with this little girl? After some discussion we enrolled Clara in a local preschool that meets two mornings a week for three hours each session. She’s always loved being around other children, so we felt it was the right time to try it. … Read more

Back in 2010, while house hunting, we posted a series of profiles for several homes we toured. Although our search is finished now, we revisited nine additional houses we casually toured (many on open-house days) before we found our home. We had fun driving around, taking photos, and remembering quirky details (“That was the one … Read more

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First, a quick kitchen update: all the messy electrical work is finished — and it only took five hours. Woot. We’re tidying up, taking photos, hunting for pendant lights, and writing a longer post for Monday. When Sherry shared “The Real $herdog” earlier this week there were a surprising number of requests for a John … Read more

Sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest impact—especially when updating a piece you already own. Allison demonstrates that perfectly with a simple, stylish chandelier refresh. Here is her note: My chandelier makeover was very easy once I found the right modern shade to update my 1950s crystal chandelier. I was fortunate to find a beautiful … Read more

We’re diving into podcasting and embracing the nerdy side of things. The show is called Young House Love Has A Podcast. Take a moment to let the name sink in—there’s a lot of personality behind it. Listen on iTunes | Google Play | TuneIn Radio | Pocket Casts | Stitcher You can find our latest … Read more

How’s that for a title? We’re about 20% finished with this bathroom, but we wanted to share photos to show the honest, work-in-progress reality of our new house. A fresh coat of paint (we’re torn between a soft gray and a warm mocha) should pull everything together and better integrate elements like the shower curtain, … Read more

We owe you a full recap of all things Haven/ATL, but we’re driving home today after a whirlwind trip — crashing great houses, taking a thrift-store tour with Katie B, and hosting an impromptu backyard wedding for Clara and Will — so for now we’ll share what we managed to finish before leaving for Atlanta: … Read more

Sherry, Burger and I recently took a day trip to Washington, D.C., and made a point to visit the city’s famous Eastern Market. Built in 1873 and located near Capitol Hill, Eastern Market is the longest continuously operating marketplace in the District. It truly comes alive on weekends, with a bustling Farmer’s Market on Saturdays … Read more