It had been a long time since we updated the guest room — the last big effort was the hurried refresh we did for my mom’s visit over two years ago. That small, panic-purchased mirror from Target above the bed always felt too small against the dark wall, and its tiny reflected circle didn’t suit … Read more
We’re back with another DIY holiday gift idea. It began last year when we picked up three inexpensive starfish from Michael’s and painted them to look like little Santas. We had seen similar painted starfish in beach shops around the holidays priced at about $12 each and thought we could recreate the look for a … Read more
Our new home had more bi-fold doors than we expected. One pair separates the future dining room from the main hallway (see the floor plan to orient yourself): Another set closes off the hallway leading to most of the bedrooms (we removed one leaf to get the daybed through on moving day): In our bedroom … Read more
Alternate corny post title: Taking the ooch out of traveling with your pooch Many readers ask how we manage to bring Burger along on nearly every trip—from our Alaskan honeymoon to a recent Dallas road trip—so we’re sharing tips that work for us. When it comes to hotels, we made a short video explaining how … Read more
So yeah… our fridge is white now. It isn’t a brand-new appliance — it’s our old almond-colored refrigerator refreshed with appliance epoxy to blend better with our white cabinets. After many readers raved about using appliance paint, we decided to give it a try. I admit I was skeptical at first, but the positive feedback … Read more
***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – scroll down to see who won!*** We were thrilled when Room & Board reached out to partner on a giveaway. Their furniture and accessories capture the streamlined, comfortable, and natural-material aesthetic we love. Among their collection, a Galbraith & Paul pendant light is the prize in this … Read more
Finally took the photos and videos for this post and I can’t wait to share — it truly transformed our home. Meet the space we now call the kitchen porch: the grillin’ spot surrounded by greenery. grill | outdoor table | outdoor stacking chairs | large white planter If you followed along on Instagram Stories … Read more
Welcome to the show notes for Episode #4 of Young House Love Has A Podcast. In this week’s episode, interior designer Orlando Soria shares practical advice for common decorating challenges — from discovering your personal style to confidently mixing patterns and deciding where to begin. We also update you on how our building projects are … Read more
When we shared the duplex backyard makeovers last month, I promised a detailed look at how we made the decorative oars that hang on each shed. Here’s a full tutorial — including the mistakes I made so you can avoid them — plus a few useful tips you asked about. The oars weren’t in the … Read more
***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** First off, thank you to everyone who sent birthday wishes. Random.org has chosen our winner: Lee, who just turned 31 and is enjoying it. Congratulations, Lee! Today is Sherry’s 30th birthday, and to celebrate Crate & Barrel generously offered a gift card worth … Read more
