Since we announced that we were expecting, readers have asked how our home has adapted to life with a baby. Now that Clara is two months old, we decided to share candid photos showing how our house looks day to day with all the baby gear we’ve accumulated so far. These snapshots are unedited—real-life scenes—and … Read more

If you follow The View, admire Thom Filicia, or use Kimberly‑Clark brands, you may have heard about their Room‑A‑Day Giveaway. Sixteen winners will each receive $25,000 to redesign a room in their home. The first winner was announced on The View, and entries are still accepted once per day through March 6th at the Room‑A‑Day … Read more

We didn’t have a functioning kitchen for 113 days, so when it was finally back (and even better than before) we were thrilled to cook. To celebrate, we invited a few chef friends over. While chatting and catching up, the four of us quickly made a simple veggie hummus to snack on while preparing the … Read more

Corn plants (Dracaena fragrans) are familiar, low-maintenance houseplants you’ve likely seen in plant shops, offices, or homes. Recognizable by their spear-shaped leaves and cane-like woody trunks, they can reach up to about 6 feet tall indoors. There are several popular varieties, some compact and colorful, which makes them versatile additions to shelves, tabletops, and windowsills. … Read more

Thank you to everyone who asked about our annual gift guide — it’s finally here! We condensed everything into one post, so below you’ll find curated picks for grown-ups, for kids (including many items our own children already have and love), and a bonus roundup of thoughtful gifts under $20. No fluff — just recommendations … Read more

We all know that deflated feeling when a big project or renovation loses its momentum. How do you rekindle the excitement you once had? We’ve been dealing with this at the beach house lately, so we’re sharing five practical tips to fight project fatigue. With spring bringing lots of home maintenance, we also offer a … Read more

Send out the ravens! (Yes, that’s a Game of Thrones reference.) Wallpaper stripping is officially underway. I was actually excited to tackle the half bathroom’s wallpaper removal. Strange hobby, I know, but I enjoy projects like this. We have wallpaper in five rooms—the foyer, the half bath, the kitchen, the dining room, and the main … Read more

It’s finally here: the first of our three before-and-after features in BHG’s Do It Yourself Magazine has just hit newsstands. You might remember we mentioned the two-day photo shoot last October and later shared the lessons we learned from watching professional stylists transform each room in our home. Now we’re excited to share the results … Read more

Our recent sunroom floor staining experiment steered us away from semi-transparent finishes (great for raw concrete but not ideal over previously stained surfaces) and toward a solid, glossy, opaque treatment. Below is how we achieved that look. We discovered that oil-based porch and floor paint was the best choice for this project because latex floor … Read more

As John mentioned this morning, Do It Yourself Magazine’s 48-hour whirlwind photoshoot of our home was eye-opening and, of course, incredibly exciting. They say the best way to learn is to dive in, so we jumped right into the process—holding equipment, listening to styling lingo, and absorbing every detail. We took plenty of mental notes … Read more