YHL Baby Pool Contest Winner Announced

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First of all, thank you — truly — for all the kind words and warm wishes about the birth of our little Clara. It means so much to have so many people sharing in our joy. Now, who’s ready to share in our diaper changes? The winner of the baby pool (and the $100 West … Read more

Oversized Jute Rug Ideas for Cozy Bedroom Styling

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We’re doing a little happy-dance over our new rug, which is why this post’s title is so celebratory. It’s been a small, joyful update for our bedroom—texture, warmth, and a sense of balance that the space needed. Read on for details and plenty of photos. We love it. The rug instantly grounded the 15 x … Read more

When Life Falls Apart: How to Find Stability When Everything Goes Wrong

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House projects don’t always go as planned. We’ve all been through delays, surprises, and moments when a renovation feels overwhelming—ours included with the duplex renovation—so we wanted to share a few strategies we’ve been using to stay positive when projects hit snags. We’ll also touch on some upcoming bathroom trends (one in particular made Sherry … Read more

Beach House Backsplash Ideas: Stylish Designs and Inspiration

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With most of the functional work at the beach house wrapped up — like the walk-in pantry and the newly built bunk beds (remember when we almost had to tear those down right after we built them?) — we’re finally turning our attention to the bigger aesthetic projects that remain. First on that list: the … Read more

Transforming a Cluttered Basement into a Functional Workshop

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This week has been all about cleaning and organizing, and that prompted me to finally confront the most chaotic, unkempt space in our home: the basement workshop. Like our first house, this one has a separate basement entrance from the backyard. Unlike most of the rest of the house, I’ve kept this space off-camera for … Read more

Volunteer Expertise for Black-Owned Businesses: How to Support Growth

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Since sharing our curated list of Black-owned businesses that so many of you recommended, we’ve received numerous offers from professionals, creatives, and experts who want to volunteer their services to support small Black-owned businesses. To keep these generous offers from getting lost on social media, we’ve compiled their messages and contact information below. Business Coaching … Read more

How to Line Drawers with Paper and Mod Podge for a Stylish Finish

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On Tuesday we shared how we refinished a Craigslist dresser for the nursery, taking it from worn and dated to fresh and sweet. After refinishing the exterior, we turned our attention to the interiors by lining the drawers to give them a clean, protected, and cheerful finish. This drawer-lining project cost us roughly $1.30 because … Read more

Top DIY Tools Every Homeowner Should Own

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We’re excited to join Mrs. Limestone’s “Junk Drawer Overhaul” series, where bloggers show how they’re starting the year by reorganizing messy kitchen junk drawers. We bent the rules a bit and focused on our tool drawers, which happen to live in the kitchen. It wasn’t exactly a drawer reorganization — our tools had been piled … Read more

Freebie Alert: Surprising Twists in the (Not) Wedding Week

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***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** Thanks to random.org’s very arbitrary matchmaking skills, our winner is… Lawren (whose favorite wedding moment was when her cousin’s pocketed dress stored tissues to hand the groom when he teared up during the vows). Congrats! We hope everyone had a wonderful Fourth of … Read more

DIY Floating Shelves: Step-by-Step Build Guide with Ana White

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We’re excited to welcome Ana from Ana-White.com, who’s sharing an excellent DIY project for anyone who’s wanted to build floating shelves. Knock-Off Wood is a fantastic resource for designer-inspired furniture plans that can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars if you’re willing to do the work yourself. Ana also reminds us that woodworking … Read more