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

The other day I was talking with Clara and asked her a few playful questions (she has strong opinions). When I asked, “What do you think the Easter Bunny’s favorite colors are?” she answered, without hesitation, “green and blue.” Then, just to see what she imagined the Easter Bunny did when he wasn’t busy delivering … Read more

What exactly is Serenbe? That was our first reaction when we first heard the name. A local friend, Kelly, had moved to this “wellness community” south of Atlanta and recommended it as a relaxed family getaway. We later discovered friends Vern Yip and Craig Koch were building a home there, which piqued our interest even … Read more

From the papers discovered behind our old kitchen cabinets to the vintage user manual for our dryer, we still get excited when we uncover traces of a home’s past. Recently, while planting shrubs in the front yard, we literally unearthed a small piece of local history: It’s an old milk bottle cap from the era … Read more

First, thank you — truly — for all the kind words and warm wishes about the birth of our little Clara. It means so much to have so many of you sharing in our joy. And now, who wants to help with diaper duty? The winner of the baby pool (and the accompanying $100 West … Read more

I did it — I finally finished Clara’s closet stamping project (the one I started here). And yes, as the title hints, I made a potato stamp. It turned out to be surprisingly fun and nearly free. The entire project cost me just 99 cents for a tube of Folk Art metallic paint in Champagne, … Read more

When we recently learned that some receipts can release far more BPA than many plastic bottles, we had to investigate. While this topic isn’t directly DIY-related, it matters for a safe, healthy home — especially around Earth Day. We’re also big believers in simplifying life, and the simple solution we adopted reduces clutter and makes … Read more

Can you believe it’s already 2012 on Sunday? December flew by, so before the month disappears we wanted to take a moment to look back at everything we tackled—gathering the highlights and links in one convenient place and sharing a few never-before-seen bits for fun. This month we were all over the house, spending lots … Read more