When Bethany sent her simple yet chic message board project, we had to share it. This is an easy afternoon DIY that adds both function and style to a kitchen, office, mudroom, or any busy corner of your home. Here’s what she wrote: Thank you so much for your upbeat, positive attitude and for inspiring … Read more

Jen’s desk makeover stopped us in our tracks — at first glance we barely recognized the piece. Here’s the note she sent: I love your blog and get so much inspiration from it. I saw you recently featured a beautifully made-over dresser so I thought I’d send you my made-over desk. Who doesn’t love a … Read more

Let’s talk about that buffet again — the one we scored for a steal on Craigslist and tucked into our entryway. Here’s a reminder of what it looked like (sidenote: I will forever say “jog” like “yog” because “yogging” makes me laugh). It was beautiful, but it had a few bumps and bruises that needed … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** Our two lucky winners as selected by random.org are… Susie (who doesn’t like fish, despite her former employment at Red Lobster) and Sarah (who especially loves Maryland crab, shrimp, salmon, and freshly caught smoked trout). Congrats to both winners! When I lived in … Read more

Last Friday onthis postwe received a comment that sparked a fun idea: “I love your videos and it’s crazy to see the difference in YHL style from the first house to this house! If you wanted to do a side-by-side of rooms past and present, I wouldn’t hate it :)” – Sarah We thought it … Read more

We mentioned in this year’s holiday decorating post that we wanted to add a fireplace mantel this month — and we actually finished it! art | frame for art | rug | ottoman | chairs | crystal fireplace logs | storage cabinets | curtains | rods | large light blue vase Setting a goal to … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – read below to see who won!*** After a lively giveaway (and more NPR fans than we expected), random.org picked our winner: Kathy. She says music is therapeutic and that songs on the radio help lift her mood on bad days. Congratulations, Kathy! We’re thrilled to have given … Read more

The perks of downsizing keep revealing themselves — most recently while we were shopping for curtains and blinds. The contrast between outfitting this house and our previous homes was striking, and it underscored some of the freedoms that come with a smaller, more intentional space. We also explore how past pandemics influenced the way homes … Read more

We recently shared how we waterproofed the entire basement with Drylok (days of heavy rain have proved that the seal works—there’s not a trace of moisture down there) and painted the floor a rich chocolate brown. Now for the fun part: planning the floor layout and choosing the right storage. We still have a few … Read more

Big news — major progress is happening at the duplex and we couldn’t be more excited. We last shared an update about a month ago when the duplex had been drywalled, and since then the project has taken some huge, planned steps forward. I’m Sherry Petersik and I’ll admit I’m a little “messy” with excitement … Read more