Ok, we’re calling it: the kitchen is officially done! Well, mostly done. There are a few finishing touches on our list: Add decorative molding to the back of the peninsula Install a message center or chalkboard on the side of the pantry Add the remaining floor transition pieces and finish that patch of fireplace tile … Read more

When Angie sent her simple, inspiring chair makeover we loved the result so much that we had to share it. Here’s her note: I love your style and your blog. I just got into blogs a few months ago and yours is a must-read every day! I’m so excited to share my before-and-after chair makeover. … Read more

This post has been updated now that I live in Florida & wear sunscreen every day This post started because I kept listing all of these personal care details at the bottom of another article about our home and personal care products, and readers had trouble finding the information hidden there. Instead of adding more … Read more

We’ve been showing off our new floors but haven’t explained how they came to be—so here’s the story. When our kitchen designer suggested hardwood instead of ceramic tile, it made sense: white cabinets pair warmer with wood than with cold tile. We started shopping at Lowe’s and Home Depot, where we found a reasonable selection … Read more

Many people are surprised to learn we light our entire pool area with only solar LED landscape lights. The sun powers a soft evening glow with no wiring, no plugs, and no noticeable change to our electric bill. Today I’ll share the three solar products we use in case you want to brighten your outdoor … Read more

Well, our new washer and dryer have finally arrived, and we promised to share how the installation went, what we did with the floors beneath them, and our impressions so far. Over the years we’ve experienced a few different laundry setups: in our first house we had front loaders with a countertop, in our second … Read more

We fell in love with Brooke’s second-floor conversion the moment we saw it. Read her note and view the before-and-after photos of the transformation below. I’ve been a reader for years and wanted to share the transformation of our home’s second floor. When we bought the house it was divided into two separate apartments: the … Read more

There are a few more holiday projects underway (aka: getting crossed off the list — woot!), so let’s dive right in. Last year I picked up four of these 3-packs of white felt tree ornaments from Target. I bought them about a week after Christmas when they were marked down to ten cents per set … Read more

When Kathy sent us photos of her kitchen makeover, we had to wipe the drool from our chins. Here’s her letter: I just wanted to share some before-and-after pictures of our recent kitchen redo. I love reading your blog—your updates keep me inspired. We used your “how to” tutorial on painting cabinets as our starting … Read more

Clara’s big birthday party is tomorrow—her actual birthday too—and it’s hard to believe she’s already been here a year. Time has flown. Since so many of you asked for party details, I wanted to share a quick pre-party-prep post outlining the supplies and little plans for the celebration. I may be a bit over the … Read more