This week my small “Dude, Get On That Already” project was to hang three floating vases that I bought from CB2 about four years ago. They used to hang outside the kitchen in our first house and then got tucked into the playroom after we moved. I finally tracked them down and put them up … Read more

The weather hasn’t been ideal for photos and the landscaping isn’t at its best right now, but I’m so excited about our painted brick house that I couldn’t wait to share the pictures. I’m a 36-year-old suburban mom and this project has me genuinely thrilled. In this post you’ll find the full details about painting … Read more

This project comes with a clear “don’t try this at home” warning for two main reasons: It involves open flame and broken glass—exercise extreme caution and proceed entirely at your own risk. Despite repeated attempts, I couldn’t get a reliable result, so you may want to consider whether it’s worth your time. I persisted through … Read more

We’ve got some big news this week that you probably didn’t see coming (and yes, we might be a little crazy). In this episode we share how we paid off our mortgage, and how a decade of small financial choices and house projects set the stage for that milestone. We also talk about items you … Read more

Sorry it’s taken so long to share this — we heard from a lot of you after we returned and wanted to put together a proper recap. True to form, we took way too many photos, debated which ones to use, and then decided to include plenty of words too. The result is this long, … Read more

In case you missed this week’s podcast or didn’t get to read the transcript, we wanted to put our big news into a proper blog post. This is one of the biggest life changes we’ve made in the last decade, so we wanted to make sure everyone is up to speed. Thank you for all … Read more

Many of us want a more organized home, but are we approaching it the right way? In this episode we talk with a home efficiency expert about rethinking how we organize so it actually improves our day-to-day lives — helping us feel calmer at home, be more present with our kids, and even become more … Read more

Few houseplants are as resilient as philodendrons and pothos. We’ve written before about how fresh greenery breathes life into a home, both literally and visually, but even the hardiest vines can start to look unruly when they grow long and begin to snake around—think Little Shop of Horrors rather than a chic living room accent. … Read more

Excitement levels are rising — BHG has opened voting for the best outdoor transformation, and our porch makeover is in the running. We took part in their 48-Hour Challenge and now a $5,000 prize will go to the blogger who receives the most votes. With that money, we could tackle a long list of home … Read more

On May 25, 2006, Sherry and I officially became homeowners. It’s hard to believe three years have passed since we moved into our modest house. Between renovations, redecorating, and even hosting a backyard wedding, the time has flown, and celebrating our third anniversary at this address still feels surreal. To mark the milestone, we wanted … Read more