The other day I was working in the office when Sherry breezed in and grabbed some paper from the printer. I didn’t think much of it—until a few minutes later when I walked into the kitchen and saw this. Sherry stood there grinning and batting her eyelashes, so I quickly learned what had happened. Sherry … Read more

We put our tree back up a few days ago, even while surrounded by boxes and general chaos (here it is the first time we set it up in the old house). We knew we wouldn’t be fully unpacked or perfectly organized before the holidays, but taking an hour to decorate in our brand-new house … Read more

Ok, I’m back with part two of the saga that is Me vs. Rocker. As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, this whole project felt a little wild — I took in advice from readers, did a bunch of Googling, chatted with a friend who reupholsters for a living, and mostly improvised as I went. This … Read more

This is it — my favorite piece of art yet. I know that’s a bold claim, but it’s deserved: I framed and hung my bike prints, and I’m completely delighted with the result. It looks great, and it was quick and inexpensive to make. I tend to get a little overexcited about things I love, … Read more

Since we rarely have an occasion to decorate a little boy’s room ourselves, we love living vicariously through friends and readers. That’s why we’re excited to share how Kat and Mitch transformed their son Ryder’s bedroom. They did an amazing job—taking on many DIY projects to keep costs down—and the whole makeover was sparked by … Read more

Dude. We actually made serious progress at the beach house this weekend. We arrived with a long to-do list and managed to knock out roughly half of it over four days (thankfully the kids had Monday and Tuesday off). It felt great to lock the door knowing a large portion of the kitchen is now … Read more

Laura’s lamp makeover really brightened things up. It’s impressive what a fresh coat of spray paint can achieve. Here’s the note she sent: I wanted to share this quick DIY I finished last Friday after getting out of work early. I found a lamp at the Salvation Army in Alexandria, VA, and stopped at Home … Read more

You may remember that in April, when Sherry was still expecting, we had some visitors drop by Clara’s nursery—one of them carrying a large camera. The photos from that double-duty shoot for Do It Yourself magazine and Kitchen + Bath Makeovers have finally been released. The images that ran in Do It Yourself are out … Read more

Lately I’ve been noticing glass-front cabinets with a fresh twist: the backs of the cabinets get a little extra attention. Sometimes they’re papered with pattern, sometimes lined with beadboard, occasionally upholstered, and often simply painted. After living with our own glass-front cabinet for a while, we decided to try the look ourselves. In about two … Read more

Anyone who knows me is usually surprised to learn that I now have—and sleep next to—an actual cat. I can hardly believe it myself. I’ve had a lifelong cat allergy that I’d describe as fairly severe; once, while pregnant, it almost sent me to the emergency room. Yet today we have an indoor cat and, … Read more