So, despite the brief flirtation with temporary string handles for our new Effektiv file cabinet, we decided to upgrade to real hardware that we much prefer. We chose black glass handles that were originally $9 each, but Hobby Lobby was running a 50% off sale, so they were $4.50 apiece. As I mentioned earlier, I … Read more

We showed our house 16 times, so by the end we had become seasoned pros at it. At first we were clueless. Of course we did the obvious things: cleaned thoroughly—vacuumed, dusted, and polished;

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! We’ve finished our bathroom paint and trim update (we shared the plan last week and you might have seen a sneak peek in our recent house tour video). Here’s the current look: The transformation is pretty dramatic compared to where we began. You may recall we removed the glass … Read more

Before the Homearama show wrapped this weekend, we slipped in on Friday with Teddy in our carrier (Clara was with the grandparents) to see the homes while visitors were still touring. It was great to talk with guests, watch our pantry fill with food donations, and even find a sweet note left on a notepad … Read more

We made a small time capsule to leave behind, and it was actually more fun than packing. Our hope is that someone discovers it decades from now—ideally after flying cars and precogs become commonplace—because it would be a bit of a letdown if the new owners find it as soon as they move in on … Read more

Well, aside from rehanging the shower curtain at ceiling height right after we moved in, we haven’t really updated this bathroom. In fact, all three of our bathrooms have been mostly untouched since we moved in. We decided to start with the one we use the most—the quirkiest of the bunch. It doesn’t have a … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – check back soon to see who won!*** Good news – everyone can get 10% off Mrs. Jones Soapbox products using code YHL10! Even better news (for two of you), random.org has chosen our winners as… Jenna (who can’t wait to clean up and declutter her office) and … Read more

We pulled out a little secret weapon for our nursery reveal yesterday: a new digital camera. After this post it won’t be so secret—here it is, fresh out of the box and ready to shoot. We’ve always relied on the underrated power of a compact point-and-shoot. Nearly every picture on this site was taken with … Read more

Look how spiffy our house is looking these days: With less than five days until the big move, packing has proven to be a serious task. We’re focused on the payoff—our new home—so we’re keeping spirits high, staying hydrated, and playing upbeat music to keep everyone moving. Clara needs to dance between boxes, so we … Read more

Last weekend we took a short day trip to Farmville, a small town about an hour from Richmond that sits in the heart of rural Central Virginia. Our main reason for the outing was a family bike ride on the newly opened High Bridge Trail State Park, a rails-to-trails conversion near Farmville that offers a … Read more