We did a bit more bedroom noodling — noodling, not canoodling. Anyway, when we last checked in we’d moved our Alaskan prints above the bed and surprised ourselves by getting a new rug: After that post we got a ton of great questions in the comments. The main ones were: Have you considered larger bedside … Read more

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