We’re sharing how our bathroom renovation went from zero to fifty percent (you’ll see why that phrasing makes sense once you read what we tackled) and what we learned about the best layout and ideal sizes for the vanity, shower, tub, and other fixtures. We also dug into the houseplant struggle and interviewed plant expert … Read more

This post started from an Instagram comment asking if I’d ever record myself styling a bookshelf so people could watch my process. The responses were overwhelmingly “yes,” so I recorded the session and I’m sharing it here. My friend Teresa recently had built-ins added to her living room and invited me over to style them. … Read more

Laundry room update? Don’t mind if I do. To recap, we already replaced the washer and dryer, removed window shutters and cluttered shelving, frosted the door, filled ceiling cracks, and painted the room Benjamin Moore’s Sesame—the same color as the kitchen. Now we’re ready for the next step. Here’s the current look: Since the laundry … Read more

I’m not sure if it’s the economy, the downsizing trend, or simply my tendency to simplify, but lately we’ve been embracing living with less more than ever. We’ve been reducing clutter in closets and cabinets with decisive Goodwill runs, sorting paperwork to cut down on unnecessary files, and fully committing to the “new year, reorganize … Read more

*** This giveaway is no longer accepting entries *** This giveaway can be summed up in two words (well, one’s technically just a letter): Z Gallerie. The generous team at Z Gallerie has been great to us (you might recall the thoughtful birthday gift they recently sent Sherry), and now they’re treating one lucky reader. … Read more

John and I had an absolute blast on our secret trip to Savannah. Our drive from Katie Bower’s lovely casa in Atlanta was mostly uneventful—until one hilarious moment that had us laughing for miles. At home we try to eat fresh, local, and organic most of the time, but on vacation we allow ourselves a … Read more

Last weekend we drove two hours north to Arlington, Virginia so Clara could spend time with her cousin Elsa. It was also an excuse for my cousin Travis and me to sport matching “daddy-plaid” outfits — shorts, flip-flops and identical Kettler bikes (both of which turned out to be his great craigslist finds). While we … Read more

Feeling intimidated by installing crown molding yourself? We felt the same way — until we installed crown molding in our daughter’s bedroom. It turned out to be inexpensive (under $100) and far easier than we expected. With the right tools and a bit of patience, the project comes together quickly. Here’s a clear, practical walkthrough … Read more

***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!*** Thanks for bearing with the quiz glitches — it seems a lot of you love a good style quiz as much as we do. The random winner this week is… Kate Bateman, who managed to complete the quiz and said her “Traditional” result was almost … Read more

Remember when we mentioned enjoying Richmond’s West Avenue Garden Tour last weekend? One clever family took the opportunity to host an open house in the middle of the tour, and we were lucky to know one of the hosts (she writes for R. Home magazine). She was kind enough to let us take photos and … Read more