Ack! We’ve been home from Atlanta for over two weeks and I just realized we never shared our other animal-filled adventure in ATL. This one was more of the aquatic variety. In addition to the zoo, the Bowers took us to the Georgia Aquarium, and it was truly impressive. I don’t visit a lot of … Read more

There’s a little celebration happening in my pantry — at least in spirit — and everyone is invited. Not that it’s a real party: the pantry is far too small for gathering, and the chaos inside makes hosting impossible. Still, it felt right to give this overlooked space some attention. See it back there by … Read more

It took us just over three weeks, but our 12-foot DIY living room console table is finally finished. Before sharing more shots of the completed piece in place, here’s a concise recap of the final construction steps since the last update. Our original plan to use pallets for the tabletop proved unworkable—the boards weren’t the … Read more

We shared the sad news on Instagram Stories last week, and wanted to post here as well because Burger was such an important part of our blog and our lives. Last Monday, our sweet chihuahua Burger passed away at age 15. He lived a long, wonderful life and gave us so many joyful moments, but … Read more

Hold onto your miniature hats — now comes the fun part: painting and personalizing the dollhouse. In our previous post we covered the building process, so here we’ll focus on finishing touches and decoration. Once assembled, we carried our 31″ x 31″ dollhouse into the sunroom to prime and paint. I used Zinsser Smart Prime … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries*** As Holly guessed in last week’s winner post, this giveaway comes from Z Gallerie. They return after a popular freebie last May to add a bit of sparkle to the holiday season. Z Gallerie offers many glittering pieces for the home, tree, and table, and we selected a … Read more

Right in the middle of our month-long shopping ban, we welcomed the chance to have a deep conversation with the author who inspired it all: Cait Flanders. She shared thoughtful insights, honest regrets, and explained how her experiment, The Year of Less, permanently changed her relationship with stuff. Cait also cleared up common misconceptions about … Read more

Dear house, We moved in exactly two years ago and it still feels like yesterday. From the first moment we stepped through your door, we were smitten. Looking back at that first exterior photo now, it’s amazing how little we knew — and how much we loved you anyway. You had us at hello, even … Read more

When Emily emailed us with a wonderful textural, natural DIY project, we knew we had to share it. Here’s her note: I really REALLY enjoy reading your blog. I’m totally hooked—you have so many great, attainable ideas. I’m constantly inspired by what you create, and recently I completed one of my own DIY projects: a … Read more

Choosing the right paint finish comes down to understanding each option’s strengths and weaknesses and matching them to your needs and taste. Below is a clear, practical guide to the most common paint finishes to help you decide which one suits your rooms best. Flat paint: Flat paint offers a smooth, non-reflective surface that excels … Read more