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

Who framed Roger Rabbit? I can’t recall that movie’s ending, but who framed our hall bathroom mirror? We did. Adding a dressed-up frame to a plain builder mirror is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to elevate a bathroom. We weren’t gutting this room—luckily the classic black-and-white tile is in great shape—so a … Read more

You haven’t seen our bedroom in a while (aside from small peeks on Instagram) because we owe you a curtain-related confession. But first: so many of you ask about our new bed and why we upgraded from our old Ikea frame, so it’s time to properly introduce the bed we bought nearly a year ago—last … Read more

Today’s post isn’t about murder or mystery, but it is full of a satisfying step-by-step project: ten test pots of paint, lots of thin wood lattice, and a colorful striped wall treatment we added to our son’s room. Here’s how we created this raised, textured gradient wall. When you last saw this room in July, … Read more

Time to give away another free item — and this time we’re reaching back to a classic look. The giveaway features vintage-inspired light fixtures from Schoolhouse Electric. We’ve long admired Schoolhouse Electric’s designs, and even spotted a few of their fixtures in person when we visited Christi and Barrett’s transformed home in Charlotte — notice … Read more

Last week my brother Dan and his wife Ali came to visit us (well, mainly Clara, haha). They live in NYC, where John and I met, so it’s always a treat to have them nearby. It was their first time seeing our new house, and since their visit fell almost exactly on their one-year wedding … Read more

We’re back with another house-crashing tour from our recent road trip through Charlotte, North Carolina. You may have already seen a sneak peek of the kitchen—now we’re filling in the rest. This family was incredibly warm and welcoming, and their transformed 1960s brick ranch is downright charming from the curb to the inside. Because their … Read more

That’s me these days — finally tackling the lingering to-do items I’ve been putting off and actually getting things done. A reader recently asked whether my old “Dude, Get On That Already” updates would return. Those posts were little wins: painting, hanging, finishing small projects like a wall plaque, a box, a coat hook, and … Read more

Does this totebag from Richmond Threadlab look familiar? It might — we shared it on our Instagram a couple weekends ago when we visited the local Handmade Holiday Craft Show. The fair, organized by the Richmond Craft Mafia, is a bi-annual celebration of regional makers and artists. We try to attend every year because it’s … Read more