Last week our family took a spontaneous 2-day, 3-night trip to Charleston, South Carolina — and it was absolutely delightful. It was our first visit and we arrived with zero planning, no strict itinerary, and a simple goal: explore the city, enjoy the sights, and eat well. Spoiler: we succeeded on all counts. It might … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – scroll down to see who won!*** We’ve teamed up with two office-minded brands to give one lucky reader a chance to upgrade their workspace. Whether your office is a dedicated room or a laptop on the kitchen counter, these prizes can make it more functional and a … Read more

This post is for everyone who’s been asking for a shed update now that we finally painted it to match our white house. It took a year, but we got there. While we were at it we swapped the light fixtures and added window boxes, because I can now honestly say I’m extremely passionate about … Read more

Happy Friday! After a week full of bigger updates — from that wild project reveal to a major desk haul and showhouse progress — it felt good to slow down and tackle a few smaller wins. Shifting from large planning decisions (like office layouts and furniture placement) to quick, practical fixes is always refreshing. Yesterday’s … Read more

Ok, so I naïvely thought this day would never come, but I’ve been exposed. I assumed I could make it through adulthood without this resurfacing 13 years later, but the internet is vast and people remember. After more than a few “Who me? I don’t know what you’re talking about, haha” denials, I’m coming clean. … Read more

When Melissa sent dramatic before-and-after photos, we had to share them. It’s incredible what a can of primer and paint can do. Here’s her note: Could these living room colors have been any darker and more dated? After primer, three coats of paint and some precarious ladder work, the dark, dreary look was gone. Fresh, … Read more

When we found these small metal cups at Goodwill for $1.50 each (you might have seen them in our recent Halloween post) we decided they were perfect for a quick spray-paint refresh. We liked the little cut-out shape and already had yellow and white spray paint on hand from previous projects, so we jumped right … Read more

When Carol emailed us about her budget-friendly bathroom update, we were eager to share the simple, effective changes she made to transform her guest bath with yellow fixtures into a fresh, neutral space. Here is her note: I love your website and your design boards. The links to quality, affordable furnishings and accessories at stores … Read more

Each month we like to bring a fresh, inexpensive bouquet into the house — sometimes even for free — just to keep things bright and cheerful. The idea actually started with a thoughtful Christmas gift from John a few years back. For our anniversary month we chose gladiolus stems we spotted at the grocery store … Read more

The wallpaper in our dining room is finally gone. What a relief! There’s something so satisfying about clean, ready-to-paint walls. The only downside: the endless blue trim is glaring at me and needs attention next. In the past I’ve tested different wallpaper removal methods to see which works best. I’ve tried boiling water in a … Read more