One downside of our backyard wedding was how quickly it passed — we barely had time to enjoy the food. We’d chosen to skip a caterer and handle the entire menu ourselves, which now seems either brave or a bit crazy. Because of that, when our one-year anniversary rolled around last July, we considered getting … Read more

When Melissa sent photos of her sleek, modern kitchen makeover, we could hardly believe it was the same space. Here’s her note: I love browsing your design ideas and shopping tips, so I wasn’t sure mine would measure up — but here goes! I bought my first home, a three-bedroom condo, knowing it would need … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries*** About six months ago, a sweet watercolor portrait of Burger arrived in our mailbox as a surprise holiday gift. It was such a charming little piece that we fell in love with it immediately — the kind of artwork that captures personality and makes you smile every time … Read more

Yes, that’s an electric slide reference. I’ll bet my mom is cracking up while my brother rolls his eyes and vows never to read this blog again. Let’s talk about electrical updates: hanging a new capiz chandelier in the bedroom, adding a few extra outlets, and minimizing drywall damage while running new wiring. After last … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** Thanks to random.org, our winner is… Kari (who gets lost even with the help of GPS). Congrats Kari! We’re big fans of using the internet for decorating and design inspiration, so we’re excited to share that one reader won personalized help from My … Read more

Now that my pregnancy is public, I feel free to admit I’ve been reading nursery design books. My favorite so far is Feathering The Nest by Tracy Hutson. Even if you don’t have a baby on the way, this book is worth a look. The book is full of beautiful images and practical, child-focused design … Read more

Not sure how many people are checking in today with the turkey holiday approaching, but we wanted to share a quick kitchen update. We officially had our countertops templated (measured so they can be fabricated and installed), which should happen within the next couple of weeks. That means our sinkless days are finally numbered—huzzah! If … Read more

Work on the deck is still underway (we should have an update for you on Monday unless an inspection throws a wrench in things), and since many of you asked, I wanted to share a belated Father’s Day recap — especially because the day included a few home-related moments and gifts. The day began like … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – scroll down to see our winners!*** Moving day is today, so we wanted to post this week’s giveaway early while we’re in the thick of packing and cleaning. It’s also the biggest giveaway we’ve ever hosted — by a long shot. To the point: about a year … Read more

For every blogiversary, we like to have some fun with the numbers — breaking down quirky, surprising, and occasionally horrifying facts about all things YHL. 1,527 — Total published posts to date (wild, especially since we had only 380 on our first blogiversary) 258,904 — The number of comments we’ve received from you, our lovely … Read more