Let’s talk about vanity. Specifically, the sink vanity I left primed in a previous post. We spent forever sampling about fifty swatches and finally picked a bright kelly green we thought would be fun—a pop of color in an otherwise white bathroom. We bought a quart of Benjamin Moore Baby Fern in their semi-gloss Natura … Read more

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