***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries*** If you read this morning’s post about DIY wood shelves for the nursery, it’s no surprise this week’s giveaway comes from Kreg Tools. They’re offering one reader a Kreg Jig so anyone—regardless of experience—can tackle woodworking projects with confidence. I don’t consider myself a master craftsman, but after … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries*** This week’s colorful giveaway features handcrafted paper decor from two talented Etsy shops: The Starcraft and This Neck of The Woods. Together they’re offering a cheerful prize package—available to two winners worldwide—that pairs a tiered star mobile with two delicate paper garlands. The pieces are perfect for brightening … Read more

Fiddle leaf figs are both adored and feared among houseplant lovers. When healthy and full-sized, a fiddle leaf fig can transform a room, adding height and glossy green drama. But when they droop or drop leaves, even experienced plant owners can feel defeated. The good news: with a few straightforward habits—proper placement, measured watering, and … Read more

Since sharing this round-up back in 2009 and this update from 2012, we’ve had lots of requests for a refreshed list of the household cleaners and personal care items we use now. People also frequently ask about my skin routine. We aim to keep soaps, cleaners and cosmetics simple and streamlined — less clutter saves … Read more

We’re keeping up with requests for more window-shopping posts, so we popped into World Market and brought you along. These outings are simple and fun: we wander a store (big chains, small local shops, and quirky finds from road trips), take photos of what catches our eye, and share them — no sponsorships, just good … Read more

People often ask how we keep our projects and our household organized—“Do you make lists? Use an app? Help me!”—so today we’re sharing the three everyday tools that keep us on the same page. Some are digital, some are old-school, but each plays a clear role in managing projects, purchases, and routines. We’ll also update … Read more

Let’s get wreath the program, shall we? Forgive the pun — I’m a little enthusiastic about our latest holiday project. You may remember Cardboard Safari from our recent sponsor shout-out. They kindly sent two of their white cardboard snowflake wreaths and we couldn’t wait to assemble them. Each kit arrives flat in a box with … Read more

We’ve now shown every room in our new house except one: the bathroom. It’s the only full bathroom in the home, which surprisingly hasn’t been a major inconvenience so far. When we bought the house it wasn’t even functional—the vanity had been ripped off the wall, water had been shut off because of leaks, and … Read more

Last Thursday I turned 27, and my family and friends made it a memorable celebration. My thoughtful husband surprised me with dinner at a delicious Mediterranean restaurant, Cous Cous, and the following morning we drove up to his parents’ beach house in Delaware for a birthday weekend with my mom, stepdad and the in-laws. By … Read more

We asked. You voted. We listened. Recently we put out a ballot to choose a new color for our bland bookcase, and you helped pick the winner. There was support for a few subtle, neutral choices as well as a couple of new color ideas, but the majority selected green. Below is the finished bookcase … Read more