Last week marked a year since we stepped away from the blog. We didn’t know exactly what would happen after taking that break, and we certainly didn’t expect the steady stream of support, curiosity, and kindness you’ve shown us over the past year. So first and foremost: thank you. We appreciate every note, comment, and … Read more

At long last, here’s a full video tour of both sides of the duplex. Many of you asked for a complete walkthrough (or wondered if you’d missed one), so today we’re sharing the whole thing. I recommend watching just to see my utter relief at the end when we finally cross the finish line — … Read more

Who doesn’t love free stuff? If it weren’t appealing, Oprah’s audience wouldn’t lose their minds every year when she shouts “Faaaay-vo-rit thiiiiiings!” But enough about Oprah (Sherry’s grin says she’s a fan). We bring this up because we’re announcing a change in how we handle freebies and product offers. Going forward, we’ll decline products or … Read more

This is a long, winding post, so settle in. In a previous post about our side table, we mentioned that we traded our queen-size bed for a king. The reason isn’t just “because it’s bigger.” After more than 17 years together we were content with a queen, so why the sudden switch last fall? Ultimately … Read more

Young House Love celebrated its 10th anniversary this fall, so we’re reflecting on a decade of renovating homes, growing a business, and learning through plenty of mistakes — all while sharing it publicly online. Some turning points in decorating and business were crucial to getting us where we are today. Many of those moments didn’t … Read more

When Amanda and her husband Ken sent over the stunning before-and-after photos of their kitchen, we were floored. Here’s their note: I really enjoy your blog and your knitty-gritty do-it-yourself attitude, so I thought you might be interested in our own kitchen remodel. We live in a little brick house in St. Louis, built in … Read more

Just a quick patriotic update from our front yard and a few plans for the future. We’ve long enjoyed decorating in reds, whites, and blues outdoors, and now the front of the house gets in on the fun too. A $25 flag has made me smile every time we pull into the driveway (and yes, … Read more

When we last updated you on our hall bathroom project, we had removed the old wallpaper and were left with tired, yellowed walls and a few other issues to tackle: The walls clearly needed fresh paint, and the mirror was far too small. John couldn’t see his whole face in it—anything from the nose up … Read more

Today we’re sharing how to strike the right balance when deciding between artwork and family photos for different walls. We’ll reveal where we tend to place personal photos in our own home—and why those spots feel right. You’ll also find creative ideas for personalizing walls beyond the typical smiling-at-the-camera snapshot. Plus, we’ve gone truly shed-crazy … Read more

Well, our new washer and dryer have arrived, and we promised to share how installation went, what we did with the floors underneath, and how we like them so far. Over the years we’ve lived with several laundry setups: in our first house we had front loaders with a counter… In our second house we … Read more