After our big kitchen renovation we ended up with a sleek, polished space—but it still felt bare and lacked warmth and personality. We weren’t sure where to begin, so we slowly collected a few affordable items that added character and charm. Here are simple, budget-friendly ways to elevate your kitchen with pretty, functional additions that … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** According to random.org, our two giveaway winners are… Amy I (who enjoyed a weekend away and a few days at home for a pretend spring break) and DebbieRN (who said she’d go to Sanibel Island). Wouldn’t it be great if grown-ups had their … Read more

There’s nothing like having a newborn to make you appreciate a well-designed laundry area. Ours works fine, but it doesn’t exactly qualify as “nice,” so we decided it’s time for a proper overhaul. We’ve made some small improvements already: the blue trim was repainted, the old blue bi-fold doors came down, the flooring was replaced, … Read more

We were excited to share Kim’s freshly painted cabinets, completed using a color palette we suggested a few weeks ago. Here’s the note she sent: I couldn’t wait to get home today and send you the pics of my new kitchen! It took me a week from start to finish (with a full-time job, two … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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