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

Our Florida renovation is rolling forward nicely. Want to see the progress? We’re just as eager — especially since we haven’t stepped foot in the house yet. All photos in this post were taken by our contractor over the past two months, so please forgive any that are slightly blurry or taken from different angles … Read more

Here we are—after more than a year of planning, reworking ideas, last-minute decisions, and stuffing our car with vases and accent chairs, the Homearama Showhouse tour is complete. To celebrate finishing this whole-house marathon, we’re kicking off with a room-by-room video tour. Nothing fancy—just me walking through the house and sharing the highlights. There are … Read more

We’ve seen terrarium tutorials everywhere, from lifestyle magazines to home-improvement sites, so we wanted to try a simple glass terrarium of our own. Traditional terrariums often involve multiple layers—pebbles for drainage, activated charcoal for freshness, moss and soil—but we opted for a much simpler approach that’s been thriving for over a month. We waited a … Read more

There are a number of projects and inexpensive purchases we’ve made — some DIY, some hired — that stood out as especially worthwhile. Each cost around $100 or less (some much less, some a bit more) and delivered big improvements in both function and style. Here are the top ten updates that made the biggest … Read more

You’ve heard of rolling out the red carpet, but what about the pink one? Pink is Clara’s favorite color and brings a warm, cheerful contrast to the cool blues, greens, and grays that dominate much of the house. The playful dots on the rug pair wonderfully with Clara’s bold big-girl bedding, creating a lively, joyful … Read more

Ever since a DIY styling session refreshed our home, I’ve been excited to rearrange pieces that used to sit hidden in cabinets and give every shelf, side table, and bookcase a new look. Why stop there? I decided to experiment with place settings. With leftover flowers and produce from the shoot, I put together several … Read more