There’s a party in my pantry. Everyone’s invited—though it’s not really a party and the pantry is far too small to host anything. The invitation is awkward in a Brick Tamland sort of way. See the pantry tucked in the back of the kitchen by the fridge? This is the only “before” picture I could … Read more

Over the years we’ve added many types of shelving to our homes — from floating and built-in bookcases to decorative display and heavy-duty storage shelves. Below is a curated collection of favorite DIY shelving projects to help you add smart vertical storage and style. We cover: Floating Shelves Storage Shelves Decorative Shelves How to Style … Read more

While rewatching an old episode of Parks & Recreation, we couldn’t help but laugh when a background prop looked exactly like our card-catalog-turned-spice-and-spoon-rack sitting behind Amy Poehler. The irony was even greater because the episode centers on her character’s outspoken dislike of libraries. Doesn’t it look like the $5 thrift-store find Sherry gave me two … Read more

If this magazine cover looks familiar, you’ve probably already noticed that the second installment of our “He Said, She Said” column in Do It Yourself Magazine is now on newsstands. Seeing it again was just as exciting as the first time we tackled decorating disputes from both sides of the gender divide. This issue gave … Read more

When we showcased Lindsay’s kitchen makeover as a Reader Redesign back in October, we had no idea it would catch the attention of Kitchen Makeovers, a Better Homes & Gardens special interest publication. They found Lindsay’s before-and-after photos on our blog and reached out to feature her kitchen. Needless to say, we were thrilled — … Read more

Laura’s paint-and-accessory makeover proves that elegant design doesn’t need to be expensive. Below is the letter she sent about her living room transformation. I enjoy reading your blog and wanted to share some before-and-after pictures of my living room redesign. I’m a first-time homeowner in a charming older house — a Cape Cod built in … Read more

We previously shared our beach house style inspiration while the pink house was just beginning to come back together. Now that the duplex is at a similar stage, we wanted to outline our vision for its design — from materials and color ideas to specific room functions and features we’re considering. It’s never too early … Read more

After more than two weeks of sleeping on the floor, we were officially done with it. So we bought a bed frame. At first we considered building one ourselves, inspired by some great DIY tutorials. We also discussed getting an inexpensive metal frame and laying wooden slats across it so our mattress could sit directly … Read more

So did you think we spent the long weekend lounging and eating burgers? We did plenty of grilling, but we also used the time to transform our back patio into a welcoming outdoor room. We’d mentioned wanting a cozy, functional space to grill, relax with a book or magazine, and roast melty s’mores — and … Read more

Ok, I keep saying that Katie B and I stared into each other’s eyes for 48 hours straight and she wrote about the whole visit on her blog. The recap includes everything from our pedicure adventures to a mountaintop hangout—and yes, it even mentions the time Will had an incident in the bathtub while bathing … Read more