Since one-year-olds aren’t quite ready for pumpkin carving, we wanted to find a safe, fun way to include Clara in our pumpkin decorating this year. She deserved an upgrade from last year’s role as hand model: We finally landed on a plan that would let Clara help without any knives. First, some introductions: we referred … Read more

As of last week my parents officially live in Richmond. This is great news for several reasons (chief among them: free babysitting), so we’re thrilled to have them just 15 minutes away — close enough to help out often. You’ll likely see glimpses of their new place as they settle in and as we assist … Read more

It’s almost a year late — I can’t believe I’ll be the mother of a one-year-old in just a few weeks. The delay in writing this is simple: thinking, typing, or talking about the day Clara was born still frightens me. Even after eleven-plus months, the memory of her dramatic entrance is intense. The day … Read more

Almost every vintage runner we own was purchased online without ever seeing it in person. Generally we’ve had good luck, but buying rugs sight unseen is always a little bit of a gamble. Photos can’t always convey true color, wear, or how a rug will look under your home’s lighting and on your monitor. A … Read more

We mentioned in an earlier post that we found inspiration for our nursery mobile at a small shop called Lucy & Co. After chatting with the designer behind the yellow butterfly mobiles, we learned the concept was simple: floral wire, fabric butterflies and glue. That got us thinking about alternatives to butterflies for a soft, … Read more

Last October we turned our porch into a deliberately spooky display with pumpkins, fake spiders, and gnarled branches. This summer, though, we unintentionally recreated that same eerie vibe — only it looked more like “is this house abandoned?” Here’s how that happened. With a newborn at home, porch plant care slipped down our list of … Read more

2013 was an eventful year: it began with a book tour, featured a move into a new house, and ended with the wonderful news that we’re expecting a baby boy. Between those milestones we completed many projects, celebrated personal moments, and made plenty of progress on the house. For our final post of the year … Read more

Planning a family spring break trip can feel overwhelming, especially if you want warm weather, memorable experiences, and fewer crowds. After living full-time on Florida’s Emerald Coast — an unofficial spring break hotspot — we’ve gotten good at finding family-friendly destinations that feel a little different. Below are eight places we’ve visited in the past … Read more

Today is a solemn day that brings back difficult memories for many people. Whether you witnessed the events firsthand, like Sherry did, or watched from a distance and worried about loved ones in New York or Washington, the anniversary still resonates. Our thoughts remain with everyone who lost someone that day. We decided to use … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** According to random.org, our lucky winner who is getting their wish for Liberty is: Cindy A (who joins the crowd who loves oil-rubbed bronze). Congrats! If clothes make the man, hardware makes the kitchen. Liberty Hardware generously offered one reader a chance to … Read more