Free Vintage Windows Giveaway — Claim a Free Fab Find Today

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***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** And this week’s lucky winner is Amy (who says she has an “unhealthy addiction to my iPhone, between email, Facebook, Pinterest etc. but I put it away for family time.”) Congrats! Technology has become an essential part of our DIY lives — whether … Read more

Camouflage a Utility Box: Step-by-Step Painting Guide

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We’re not suggesting green camouflage is the next big trend for pillows, curtains, or duvets — but a little curbside camouflaging can make a big difference. Here’s how our house looked after some much-needed shrub pruning and removal (we even had friendly strangers dig up our old bushes for free). Once the overgrown hedges were … Read more

How to Make a Faux Sheepskin Rug: Part 2 – Finishing Steps and Tips

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We’re back with our second faux sheepskin DIY project (after sharing the first one earlier today). On a recent trip to Charlotte we visited Mary Jo’s Cloth Store, a massive 32,000-square-foot fabric warehouse packed with bolt after bolt of textiles. If they don’t have it there, it’s hard to imagine where you would find it. … Read more

Announcing Our New Project: What We’re Launching Next

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Our big renovation project just kicked off this week (Sherry’s been sharing behind-the-scenes peeks on Instagram Stories), but I’ve already started another long-awaited project: digitizing our old photos. It may not have the same dramatic reveal as a renovation, but I’m genuinely excited to get this done. Photo clutter is something lots of people deal … Read more

Finding Closure: How to Move On and Heal After Loss

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You may recall us mentioning the charming “bed & breakfast” house around the corner a few times. We’ve admired it for years—not just for the in-ground pool, tennis court, and picnic area, but for the irresistible curb appeal. Here’s a photo we took during a snowstorm last year: When Sherry and I began house hunting … Read more

November Superlatives: Rams, Moose and Sailfish Highlights

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Update: Sorry about that recurring Amazon/B&N.com “out of stock” message. If you’ve been asking about getting our book (thank you!), you can order a signed copy from Fountain Bookstore (they’ll ship to your door) or try calling or visiting a Barnes & Noble near you — they seem easier to find in stores right now. … Read more

How to Take Confident Selfies That Get Noticed

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When we shared this Instagram photo last month, we hinted that it wasn’t just an everyday snapshot (our caption even mentioned that both of us had to put on makeup for it). That image was taken on the set of a photoshoot for Richmond Magazine’s annual Best & Worst issue. This reader-voted roundup includes categories … Read more

One Year Living Here: What We Learned and Where We’re Headed

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This time last year we woke up to an unexpected snowstorm… …which led to our rented U-Haul sliding into the gutter of our old driveway (we wrote about that incident at the time). It really feels like it was yesterday. John and I still remember that frantic phone call: JOHN: Hey Sherry. Walk-through went fine. … Read more

Create a Thanksgiving Gratitude Chalkboard for Your Home

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You probably know our little Thanksgiving tradition of filling a homemade “Thanks Jar” with gratitude notes throughout November. We meant to keep it going this year, but a book tour kept us away for most of the month and it slipped our minds. So this weekend we decided to sneak the tradition in at the … Read more

Transforming an Armoire Into a Stunning Indoor Fountain

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When Samantha from one of our regular blog readers sent in an incredible armoire transformation, we had to share her inspired DIY project. She converted an old pine armoire into a striking outdoor fountain — here’s the story in her own words: It might be late in the season for an outdoor before-and-after, but here’s … Read more