“The door is the smile of the house.” John says weird things like that sometimes. He also once compared mustaches to bacon—“the mustache is the bacon of the face, and bacon is the mustache of breakfast.” But back to the front door. Our first house had a red door. Our second house had a yellow … Read more

Last week we showed how our kitchen came together using mostly furniture and items we already owned. This week we’re sharing the upstairs space, which has quickly become a favorite room thanks to windows on all four sides. The abundant light and surrounding greenery make it feel open and welcoming. We decided to keep this … Read more

Remember when we excitedly shared that we were invited to write a regular column for Richmond’s R. Home magazine? Our first piece is now in print, and we’re thrilled to show you simple holiday decorating ideas that use ornaments in fresh, unexpected ways. You can click here to view the three-page story; below are our … Read more

As we previously mentioned, we recently took a whirlwind trip to New York City, the highlight being a visit with our new nephew. While we were there, we also had the chance to see Katie and Martin’s newly renovated uptown co-op kitchen in person after months of careful planning and a smart space rethink. Katie … Read more

One of our favorite posts in the archive is this one about hearing from the original owners of our first house. It was so much fun to see photographs of their family in our home in the 1960s. We studied every inch of each image and treasured every detail they shared in their letter. We … Read more

Last year was our first real attempt at growing an edible garden. To be precise, we planted herbs, vegetables, and fruit in a small backyard bed we created for that purpose. “Farmer” might be a stretch, but for two people who aren’t always great with plants, it felt ambitious—and it worked. Now that spring is … Read more

Monday’s backsplash post jumped right into the middle of the project, so we wanted to take a step back and explain our process for anyone planning a similar job. First, we prepped the room by clearing everything off the counters. Next we laid down rosin paper from Home Depot, which our counter installer recommended. It’s … Read more

Renovating a farmhouse has an irresistible charm, and Joanna’s farmhouse kitchen remodel delivers just that. She and her husband transformed a closed-off, dated space into a bright, functional heart of their home—take a look. Hi! We live in Texas and are renovating our 125-year-old farmhouse. My husband and I have been married ten years, have … Read more

Every day we receive roughly fifty spam comments promising everything from celebrity photos to instant payday loans. These messages are automatically caught by our spam filter and deleted, but every so often one stands out for sheer entertainment value. One such example, left on our Pulling Out The Rug post under the name “Lexus Dealer,” … Read more

We set a goal to enjoy our new deck by Labor Day and just squeaked in with a few days to spare. In case you can’t tell, I’m thrilled. John pointed the camera at me and I struck a goofy pose straight out of a Kids Incorporated moment. We probably would have settled for a … Read more