This weekend our deck was full of people we love, gathered to celebrate our four-year-old. It was wonderful to have so much connected outdoor space for a party—the sunroom-turned-veranda and the large deck that overlooks the grassy backyard made the flow feel effortless compared with the last house where guests were scattered between rooms and … Read more

A number of you caught a preview of this update on Instagram Stories right after the holidays, so here’s a clear, polished update about the new loveseat we added and how the sitting room is shaping up. We purchased the loveseat on Overstock, and while it’s currently out of stock there, it is available in … Read more

This was meant to be the post where I triumphantly announce “The floors are DONE!” with an enthusiastic exclamation point. Instead, I’m admitting “The floors are almost done.” with a sheepish period. They’re mostly installed, and honestly they weren’t that hard — anyone can do this with a little patience. Since we last updated you, … Read more

Woo-hoo — the nursery is finally finished! With about four weeks left until our little one’s expected arrival (though we’re pretty sure she’ll be fashionably late), we’re thrilled to have a bright, functional room ready. It’s come a long way from the blank canvas it once was: The closet was one of the bigger challenges: … Read more

We previously shared a simple chair upholstery tutorial, and now we’re back with more chair transformations for inspiration. Emily, John’s often-mentioned sister, invited me to go fabric hunting to find the perfect material for recovering two well-loved chairs with great potential. We searched until we found a fabric that complemented this low-slung chair with its … Read more

We’re excited to share a gorgeous downtown Washington, D.C. home today. We had a wonderful time meeting Adam and Amber and touring their Capitol Hill rowhouse. The couple has created a warm, stylish space that makes the most of every square foot. Step inside and you immediately see how thoughtfully the 1,000-square-foot layout was planned. … Read more

Things are moving quickly at the Homearama Showhouse, and we have lots of progress to share since our update last week — especially now that more fixtures, cabinets, and countertops are officially installed. On the front porch the focal point of our rustic vaulted ceiling is now up: a statement light from Restoration Hardware. It … Read more

We couldn’t wait another day to share this clever house number idea we spotted downtown (hence the Christmas wreath): This is a smart, simple way to make sure guests and delivery drivers can easily find your door. It looks like someone printed oversized numbers, cut them out, taped them to the brick, traced around them … Read more

I am, shall we say, particular about my light bulbs. After recently converting our entire house to LEDs, I wanted to get it right — especially since one major advantage of LEDs is their long lifespan. In this article I’ll cover our favorite everyday LED bulbs and a few specialty options that have worked well … Read more

When Emily sent us photos of her china cabinet makeover, we had to share the before-and-after shots. Here’s the note she included: I’ve been following your blog and felt inspired to move away from a house full of dark furniture and lighten things up a bit. We had some dark clearance dining chairs that we … Read more