This is where I lived when Sherry and I first started dating. Whether it was my impeccable design sense or the fact that she saw endless potential for improvement, she was charmed enough to stick around. I was a proud renter of a futon tucked into the corner of the living room — the classic … Read more

Consider this post an update to our article from two years ago where we first shared a few pie charts to illustrate how we spend our time and how we earn money as bloggers. Things have shifted a bit since then—not dramatically, but enough to warrant a fresh look. Below is a simplified, approximate breakdown … Read more

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In the words of Snooki… the party’s here! Woop woop—the tree is up. This year, now that Clara is older and we feel comfortable with most of the ornaments (we did buy a few shatter-proof ones for the very bottom), we decided on a gradient theme from white to hot pink to red. Boom goes … Read more

We just found out our first overnight guests are arriving at the end of the month, and our guest room currently looks like this: Not acceptable — especially since the guests are my in-laws. Sherry’s mom and stepdad are traveling from New York to Richmond for some much-anticipated time with Clara, so we suddenly have … Read more

Our holiday was full of family, laughter, and an almost comical number of Ikea boxes filling the duplex. This week we’re sharing how we tackled installing two kitchens over winter break — including the rocky start, the turning point, and the moment we finally saw the light (both literally and figuratively). We also got an … Read more

When delightful and funny Megan wrote in with one of our most exciting reader redesigns, we knew her front room makeover would be a hit. Here’s her note: Hi Young Housesters! I wanted to show you how much you inspired me in my front room spruce up. When we moved in, the front room was … Read more

We celebrated Clara’s first birthday like it was 1999. The party was a blast and—thanks to your collective anti-rain vibes—the weather even cleared up. Everyone’s virtually invited, so here’s a look at how the living room and the rest of the house were decked out. I made a fabric flag banner for Clara minutes before … Read more

Who wants to refinish a table? If that’s you, great — we refinished two dining tables using elbow grease, no chemical strippers, and plenty of sanding. It’s a reminder that you can revive thrifted or handed-down furniture with a little time and the right approach. Why Refinish a Table? We needed two dining tables for … Read more

Some of you might remember that back in January Sherry mentioned picking up these wood chairs from Target for “a side project we’re working on that we’ll share after we complete the bathroom.” The bathroom took longer than expected (you can see the finished product & full budget breakdown here), and along the way this … Read more