I was surprised by the interest in my photo digitization project, and I keep getting asked how we organized our family photos. Below I answer the most common questions about how we sorted, organized, and backed up our prints and digital files during the digitizing process. This is a practical, step-by-step guide based on what … Read more

When we received this lovely note along with some impressive before-and-after photos, we had to share them. Here’s Sarah’s message: My husband and I bought our first house in May 2007 and immediately set to work repainting every single room—the previous owners had four girls and favored various shades of pink and purple. This space, … Read more

A lot of you asked what I picked up from Target for Nate’s big weekend release. I’m a devoted fan (remember that almost-touching moment here), so I was the first one at the store Sunday morning when they opened. Even though we’d just returned from Cincinnati the night before, I was determined—so John and I … Read more

To be honest, our bathroom probably needs a full remodel—or at least new tile and a sink—but during our long (and costly) kitchen renovation we only felt up to a gentle refresh. I convinced John to repaint the bright blue walls a soothing tan and swap our dorm-room plastic shower curtain for an adult white … Read more

Warning: the following project may look deceptively simple but delivers big satisfaction. Reader discretion is advised. We’ve made two large DIY hook rails so far, and both have been low-effort, high-reward projects that get used constantly. One lives in our garage (you can see it in our second book, Lovable Livable Home) and the other … Read more

Since we always share our road-trip adventures with the Bowers (like this one, this one, and this one), here’s a long-overdue recap of our most recent visit — full of kid-friendly fun, antiquing and crafting, and even a little luxurious mom time (plus a sweet gift idea). Let’s jump right in. For anyone hoping to … Read more

The latest issue of R. Home magazine is on newsstands, and our monthly column is featured inside. In last month’s column we explored creative ways to decorate with ornaments. This month we share fresh, budget-friendly ideas for making custom art using everyday items. Affordable materials—such as keys, wrapping paper, greeting cards, photographs, spray paint, fabric, … Read more

When Jen sent us photos of her lovely kitchen makeover from England, we were excited to share them. Here’s the note she sent: I absolutely love your blog and find your style so inspiring. I wanted to share my latest project with you as I am so pleased with it. I created a wall of … Read more

Let’s talk about DIY haircuts, shall we? This post isn’t about home projects, but it came up so often that I decided to share: how I cut my husband’s hair at home. I never trained as a stylist—my experience began in high school and continued through college, where I practiced on friends and family. I’m … Read more

Everyone knows that besides a fresh coat of paint, curtains are one of the fastest ways to add polish and style to any room. They bring height, drama, and a soft, billowy feel, so we finally installed long, floor-length $5 Ikea panels on either side of the bamboo shades in the den—just like we did … Read more