Step right up to this wall of fun! No clowns, no motion sickness—just a playful corner created after Clara’s crib left the room and the dresser was moved to the former crib wall. That change left the wall to the right of her bed wide open, so we decided to fill it with things she … Read more

Clara’s second birthday party was a joyful mix of food, family, friends, sunshine — and a heroically embraced worm theme. She chose worms because she loves spotting, drawing, and even dreaming about them, so naturally the whole day leaned into that delightfully quirky obsession. We were surrounded by people we love, the weather stayed around … Read more

Rachel’s kitchen makeover is a beautiful example of thoughtful renovation and period charm. Here’s her note: I love what you guys are doing at Young House Love – you are such an inspiration! In fact, I combed through your blog for helpful hints before my husband and I tackled our first major renovation, the kitchen. … Read more

“Can’t we just lay some decking already?!” That line nods to a kitchen post from last December about all the small prep steps that had to happen before painting cabinets — and I feel like we’re at the same stage with the deck. We’re making steady progress, but getting impatient. After setting all the joists … Read more

Thanks for all the laundry room suggestions last week. We read every comment, weighed each idea, and even got quotes for a few options—moving the hookups, shifting the doorway, and possibly bumping out a wall. One idea that kept coming up (let’s call it “Option 3”) was to rotate the washer and dryer 90° so … Read more

We had to share this tiny, nearly cost-free makeover because you loved reading about Carrie’s swankified Philly apartment. While working on the living, dining, and kitchen areas, we didn’t want to ignore the blindingly white bathroom. With almost no money, we showed Carrie how small changes could make a dramatic difference in her blank-slate bath. … Read more

*** This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** We’ve got two names to announce as the random winners this week and they are… Eileen Marie (who lives on the edge by teaching on the “mean streets of Chicago”) and Kristin M (who is the mom to a “crazy 2 year … Read more

This random Friday post is part travel diary, part house-visit, part Clara cuteness, and part Jewel sighting. Ready? We started with a weekend trip to Washington, DC to visit my best friend Cat. (John and I set her up with John’s cousin Travis years ago — they married and now have two kids — so … Read more

When Erin sent us the before-and-after photos of her master bedroom, we were eager to share the transformation. She wrote to tell the story behind the redesign: We wanted to refresh our master bedroom to make it feel cozier and more inviting. First we removed the old carpeting, brought in new furniture and blinds, and … Read more

Something unexpected happened recently. Here’s a hint: It all began one night when John and I were in bed brainstorming ways to make the sunroom more functional and inviting. Right now it’s stuffed with secret book projects, but once fall arrives we plan to clear it out for a charity auction and finally treat it … Read more