As some of you have already discovered, our house was photographed for a recent issue of HGTV Magazine. This was our previous home — we’re not ready to have the new place photographed yet — and since many of you asked for a behind-the-scenes look, here it is. The day was a whirlwind and at … Read more

When we saw Jennifer’s adorable customized kids’ table, we had to share her clever DIY makeover. Here’s her note: I recently bought my son this Ikea table and chair set for $39.99. Although I love the pricier sets from Pottery Barn Kids, I couldn’t justify spending that much, so I took a DIY approach. Here’s … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries*** We’re excited to share a lovely giveaway featuring three customizable stationery sets from Customized Stationary, an Etsy shop known for playful, personalized prints and notecards. Each prize includes an 8×10 print and a coordinating twelve-pack of 4 x 5.25 notecards, customizable with names, initials, and color choices. The … Read more

We should probably post more photos of blue ceilings on Instagram—at least that’s what the reaction to this image from the Homearama Showhouse suggested. Or maybe it was just Sherry’s enthusiastic dancing-girl emojis doing the work. We’re thrilled with how things are shaping up at the showhouse. The office ceiling painted in Benjamin Moore’s Skydive … Read more

As we mentioned in our crazy-weekend-teaser post last Thursday, we slipped into two different Ikeas in two different states on consecutive days — one just to browse, and the other to help style Carrie’s fantastic new high-rise apartment. Here are some photos we snapped during our casual shopping trip. What’s not to love about these … Read more

When we first saw Rhoda’s guest room transformation, the change was nothing short of dramatic. Here’s the letter she sent us: I really enjoy reading your blog & congrats on the success and press you’ve gotten this past year! I know you have asked for redesigns before from your readers, so I thought I’d share … Read more

You might think I’m being dramatic. Me? Dramatic? Yes — and in this case, I’ll own it. The freshly refinished heart pine floors completely changed how finished the house feels. They brought warmth, texture, and a lot of personality back to rooms that felt raw for months. For context, here’s the same kitchen right after … Read more

We spent today demo-ing the old balcony where the new deck will go (yesterday’s rain delayed us), so we should have more progress photos to share soon—likely by Monday if all goes well. In the meantime, here’s a clever, budget-friendly kitchen idea we loved. We hadn’t given stainless steel countertops much thought until we saw … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – scroll down to see who won!*** February is the month of hearts and thoughtful gifts, so we partnered with Le Papier Studio to bring you a romantic-themed giveaway. Le Papier Studio specializes in silhouette art with a modern, personal touch — from plates and prints to cuffs … Read more

If there’s one thing that reliably fills our inbox, it’s questions about curtains and blinds: where to hang them, where to buy them, and how to style them. Below we answer the most common queries, with practical tips and real examples to make your window treatments look intentional and polished. Q: What is your general … Read more