DIY Faux Flower Mobile Tutorial for a Charming Nursery Decor

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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

Quick Front Porch Updates to Refresh Your Curb Appeal

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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

Top 20 Favorites of 2013: Music, Movies, Books & Moments

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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

Top Spring Break Destinations for Family Vacations

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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

How to Prepare Your Home for an Emergency

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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

Liberty Giveaway: Free Fabrics and Sewing Patterns

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***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

DIY Coffee Table Plans: Step-by-Step Build Guide for Beginners

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For anyone who’s been asking about our new coffee table (you might have spotted it in my InstaStories over the past few months), here’s the full story and how we made it work for our living room. My search for the perfect coffee table felt like trying to Frankenstein together three different pieces I liked: … Read more

Free Portrait Ideas and Tips for Photographing Your Dog

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***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!*** And the lucky random pet parent who’s about to get a cheery pet portrait is… Kirstin (who’s excited to get a portrait of Lola, her “adorable Boston Terrier/English Bulldog mix”). Congrats Kirstin AND Lola! UPDATE: Kirstin sent us a photo of Lola. Isn’t she a … Read more

How to Choose the Perfect Egg Chair for Your Back Porch

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Since John jokingly called me “genetically one-quarter egg chair” in a post, I’ll own it — I’m part egg chair, part dog fur (there’s always some on me), and part ceramic garden stool. That tangent aside, we recently added a sofa and coffee table to our back porch, and the next thing we needed was … Read more

Cozy Creative Townhouse Design Ideas for Modern Living

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We know you enjoy seeing a wide variety of homes on House Crashing, so when Katrina invited us into her Richmond townhouse to take photos, we gladly accepted. She’s a creative mom who mixes found and collected pieces with her own DIY projects. Here she is with her husband Nate and their son Luke. On … Read more