Installing Ikea cabinets in all three of our beach house kitchens naturally raises the question: why didn’t we use them in our Richmond kitchen? This week we dig into that decision—what gave us pause at the time, how Ikea might have changed the final result, and which cabinet option we’d pick today if we were … Read more

This is off the hook — forgive me for getting a little playful. That’s just my personality coming through. Anyhow, we’ve been slowly revamping John’s sister Emily’s nursery on a tight budget, and here’s another update. Previously we showed how we painted modern vertical stripes, added large mirrors to make the room feel bigger, crafted … Read more

We were both surprised by what happened when we went completely without television for a week—Sherry even more so than I was. Today we’re sharing what we learned, what felt difficult, and a few side effects that surprised us. We’ll also talk about how the experiment might change our viewing habits going forward. On top … Read more

Every year I post photos from our friend Justine’s wildly over-the-top Fourth of July party on Instagram Stories, and every year readers ask for a full post with photos and recipes. So here it is: a full look at one of the most festive backyard celebrations I know. Justine and her husband John throw this … Read more

Let’s talk about bringing holiday cheer to different surfaces around the house. Sherdog had some fun with the mantel—as she often does—and, true to form, she shared the step-by-step of her surface swaps for the season. So buckle up: things got festive fast. Spoiler: the console table and built-ins got a makeover too. The mantel … Read more

When you invest significant time or money into a project, you’ll go to surprising — sometimes gross — lengths to protect it. In this episode we share the full story, including why renovating a house that’s more than two hours away can get complicated. We also gathered practical advice for building a new home from … Read more

Hold on to your jaws, because they might hit the floor in a few moments. Jordan and her husband completely transformed their kitchen for just over a thousand dollars, and the result is stunning. Here’s Jordan’s note: I’ve been obsessed with your blog for a while now. I check it every day! My husband and … Read more

This time last year we had just finished our first book tour stop in Cincinnati, where it was a delight to finally meet in person some of the names we’d known from comments and the blog community. Today we’re excited to share a room makeover for one of those people — Sarah — and her … Read more

Please tell me you sang that title to the tune of The Brady Bunch. If not, take a minute—I’ll wait. Now that we have that out of the way, I wanted to share our go-to inspiration when planning colors for the new house: a napkin we found on clearance at Crate & Barrel. You might … Read more

Q: Can you share how you store all of your Christmas decorations? Since you rotate ornaments each year and have a large tree plus a smaller tabletop tree, along with exterior decor and mantel pieces, I’m curious how much space it takes. I have an attic similar to yours, which I think is where you … Read more