How to Dye Clothes at Home: Step-by-Step Guide for Vibrant Results

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Dyeing your clothes might sound intimidating, messy, or complicated—but it doesn’t have to be. I’m the person who dyed her wedding dress so she could wear it again, so trust me: anyone can dye clothes at home. It’s simple, inexpensive, and a great way to refresh pieces you aren’t wearing. Rather than donating items that … Read more

Essential Moving Checklists and Practical Tips for a Smooth Move

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We’re about 90% packed, which is a relief with moving day just around the corner. We’re loading the truck on Sunday and hope to officially move on Monday afternoon—fingers crossed our closing doesn’t get pushed to Tuesday. Here’s the progress on the to-do list we shared on Wednesday: Remove every item from the walls and … Read more

Porch Makeover Ideas to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal

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Hope you all had a great holiday weekend. We spent time with family (more on that later this week) and are slowly regaining momentum after our big paneling project last week, but we did manage a small porch refresh. When we were house hunting last fall we took a couple of terrible photos of the … Read more

Charming Kids’ Room Ideas Inspired by a Beloved Bookstore

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During our weekend visit with the Bowers, we shared a few quick Instagram story photos of an irresistibly charming children’s bookstore and immediately got dozens of messages asking for a proper post so the spot wouldn’t disappear from people’s radars. So here it is: a full look at The Story Shop in Monroe, Georgia—one of … Read more

Refresh Your Kitchen with Framed Art: Simple Stylish Ideas

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When Jen sent us photos of her stunning kitchen makeover from England, we were excited to share them. Here’s the note she sent: I absolutely love your blog and find your style so inspiring. I wanted to share my latest project with you as I am so pleased with it. I created a wall of … Read more

Downsized Beach House Design Ideas for Coastal Living

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As promised, here are a bunch of photos and ideas that are inspiring us as we plan our new house in Florida. You could call this “beachy vibes”—it honestly feels like we’ve been preparing for this move for years. Many readers have pointed out little hints over time, like our coastal-themed artwork (including an anniversary … Read more

Monday the 13th: Superstitions, Origins, and What It Means Today

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You don’t even know the half of our moving day adventure. We skimmed over it before because we wanted to share clean photos of our old place and the new house’s interior, but this story deserved telling. Buckle up and get ready for the ride. As we mentioned earlier, the day began with an unexpected … Read more

What We’ve Learned From America’s Messiest Homes

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It’s never fun to get a call saying you have to tear down something you spent an entire weekend building. That’s exactly what happened with our beach house bunk beds, so this week we’re sharing the behind-the-scenes story and the solution we landed on. We also talk with Matt Paxton, one of the extreme-cleaning experts … Read more

Day 2: Renovating Granny’s Bathroom – Progress & Tips

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Yesterday you read Day Numero Uno of what I call “Operation Granny Chic,” our three-day mission to update my granny’s bathroom. With the prep work complete, Day Two focused on painting and installing new flooring—aside from one small obstacle that needed attention first. See that large rust stain on the air duct near the floor? … Read more

Duplex Front Porch Makeover: Stylish Curb Appeal Ideas

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It feels like ages since you last saw the front of the duplex (winter will do that), but today it’s getting some long-overdue attention. And let me tell you—THINGS HAVE TURNED A CORNER! There’s no finished landscaping yet, the grass is still patchy, and Sean the contractor’s giant sign is holding its ground… …but wow … Read more