We did it: we tiled the entire back wall of our kitchen from counter to ceiling. We call it Project Crazy, and we survived to tell the tale. We still need to grout, mount a large industrial range hood, and install chunky open shelves (which will be screwed through the tile using a special drill … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** Our random winner of a full house window cleaning is… Christy U (who would also love to outsource getting her car detailed this spring cleaning season). Congrats! Spring brings sunshine, blooming flowers, and the annual urge to deep clean. I don’t mind some … Read more

Curious about our next big renovation? It’s a project we’ve thought about for years and finally feel ready to take on—partly because we sold our duplex. This week we explain why we’re moving forward now, what’s motivating us, and why the whole idea makes us excited, nostalgic, and inspired at once. It’s also going to … Read more

Maybe we should rename our site Young Shadowbox Love — we’re clearly into them. I’ve filled shadowboxes with everything from calendars marked with special dates… …to keys from our past homes… …and even wedding keepsakes. I think it comes down to preferring to display objects that spark happy memories instead of tucking them away in … Read more

Strike up the band! Fire the cannons! Celebrate however you like, because our heavily wallpapered bathroom is finally wallpaper-free. We bundled the wallpaper removal recap with other bathroom progress so you get more than just the final peel: how we filled, prepped, and primed damaged walls, how we primed and painted the cream trim and … Read more

Who watches Jersey Shore? Remember when they went camping and Deena stood on that picnic bench and shouted “the wilderness!”? For some reason it always cracks me up. I’m from Jersey, so maybe it’s a you-have-to-be-from-there thing. Anyway, we had a long list of outdoor projects planned for spring, so let’s dive in. Remember how … Read more

Q: I need help with space planning! Just your tip in the comment section of Ania’s design dilemma to “let the room breathe” made me realize that I’m so guilty of filling every available inch of wall space. I need to edit some rooms! I’d love to get a post on space planning and room … Read more

Amanda’s bathroom makeover is a great reminder that paint can transform not only tired walls but also a worn wood vanity. Decorative drawer liners finish the look perfectly. Here’s her note: I just wanted to share the before and after we just completed in Brian’s bathroom. You guys have been very inspirational and have become … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – scroll down to see who won (and check out a special discount!)*** The holidays are here, and with them comes the joy of giving. This week’s giveaway from GiftTree offers a perfect solution for anyone looking to send festive blooms or pick out something special for themselves. … Read more

Some people are calling the stainless-steel appliance era over. We used stainless in our main kitchen, but decided not to use it for our beach house, so we wanted to share when stainless makes sense and when to skip it. Lately in our kitchen we’ve tried a few new things: hopping on a popular cooking … Read more