It’s hard to believe this is our second year decorating this house for the holidays — where did the time go? You may have seen a glimpse in our new kitchen door post, but today I’m sharing the full tour. Year Two in this house feels more restrained than last year, but still festive and … Read more

Q: Hello Youngsters. As I read about all the projects you tackle around your house, I find myself wondering whether you have a gigantic toolbox, or if in fact there are just a small handful of tools that you use on a regular basis. Do you have a few essentials you’d recommend to any DIYer? … Read more

When Audrey sent us her sweet nursery makeover, we were excited to share it. Here’s her note: I enjoy reading your blog and wanted to share a before-and-after that has gotten great feedback on my blog. My sister is due in a few months with a baby boy and is on modified bed rest, so … Read more

When Melissa and Ian moved into their new home in Canada they inherited a red bathroom that was, frankly, hard on the eyes. It wasn’t quite a scene out of The Shining, but it needed a complete overhaul. They took on the project themselves and shared the results with us. Here’s their story: Hi John … Read more

“Life should be lived beautifully every single day” is the guiding principle behind the founder of Waiting on Martha, the online boutique offering one lucky reader a $300 shopping credit this week. Curated by Mandy, the shop features an eclectic mix of home decor, entertaining essentials, jewelry, and children’s items—blend of timeless pieces, fun finds, … Read more

The deed is done! Rockport Gray now covers the bedroom and it totally changed the room’s vibe. We love how the thicker crown molding and the trim around the doors and windows pop now that the paint is deeper and more subdued. It’s almost a sleepy shade—cozy and grown-up at the same time. The richer … Read more

Today we’re sharing two recent “treat yourself” moments at our house that didn’t go as planned and what they taught us about when to splurge and when to let things go. One story even involves a bathroom feature we’ve dreamed about for years but are now struggling to justify in everyday use—even though it sounds … Read more

Our kids still love traditional Jack-O’-Lantern carving, always trying to top last year with something scarier, grosser, or goofier. But we also remember when toddler- and even baby-friendly pumpkin decorating was our go-to. Below are six simple, fun, and slightly unconventional pumpkin ideas we’ve used over the years — including one we made before kids … Read more

Back when we admitted to putting up our Christmas tree before Thanksgiving, many readers asked whether Clara would get a special “First Christmas” ornament. We finally made one right before moving boxes took over the house, and because packing distracted us we’re publishing this a week after the tree came down. Better late than never. … Read more

You’ve asked how various projects and updates around the house have held up—everything from our Ardex concrete counters and the grout stain in our foyer to appliances, plants, and our scaled-back blogging schedule. We don’t always update as often as we should (we tend to bounce from one project to the next), so here’s a … Read more