Transform Your Home: From Stark to Stylish – Crafting Welcoming Spaces In a world often captivated by the allure of excess and accumulation, my partner John and I have always found ourselves marching to the beat of a different drum. We are, to put it simply, the antithesis of hoarders – preferring clean lines and … Read more
Welcome to the comprehensive show notes for Episode #9 of Young House Love Has A Podcast! Here, we dive deeper into the invaluable insights shared during this week’s engaging discussion, featuring none other than the legendary Genevieve Gorder. As one of the original trailblazers of design television, Genevieve brings her unparalleled expertise and signature style … Read more
The Evolving Home: Our Benjamin Button Journey in Interior Design Every home, much like its inhabitants, embarks on a unique and evolving journey. Lately, we’ve found ourselves captivated by a peculiar phenomenon within our own living spaces – a delightful “Benjamin Button-ization” of our style. It’s as if, instead of gracefully maturing into a predictable … Read more
Transforming a cluttered, underutilized basement into a highly functional and aesthetically pleasing workspace is a dream for many homeowners. Often perceived as mere storage areas, basements hold immense potential to become organized hubs for DIY projects, home maintenance, and creative pursuits. If you’re looking to bring order, efficiency, and even a touch of “sexy” back … Read more
A Refreshing Makeover: Our DIY Bathroom Transformation with Blue Ceiling & Elegant Trim Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day, everyone! We are absolutely thrilled to share the grand reveal of our fully finished bathroom paint and trim project. We’ve been hinting at this transformation for a while now – we first outlined our ambitious plans … Read more
Welcome back to our continuing journey of home ownership, renovation, and the ever-intriguing question: did we make a profit selling our house? This isn’t our first rodeo; we shared our experience with the sale of our first home, a challenging period where we bought in a real estate bubble and sold during a recession, resulting … Read more
Are you a dedicated home improvement enthusiast? Do you find yourself constantly tackling DIY projects, even when they push the boundaries of comfort and convention? The journey of transforming a house into a dream home is often filled with unexpected twists, quirky habits, and moments that only fellow DIYers truly understand. From specialized gear to … Read more
Unveiling the Charm of Star Jasmine: A Comprehensive Grower’s Guide Star jasmine (Tracheelospermum jasminoides) stands out as an exceptionally versatile and captivating evergreen vine, cherished for its rapid growth, lush foliage, and intoxicatingly fragrant white blooms. Whether you’re seeking a dense ground cover, an elegant climbing vine to adorn your structures, or a sophisticated container … Read more
When Jamie, an avid home decorator, shared her stunning photos of beautifully striped walls, inspired by our own bathroom painting project, we knew we had to showcase her incredible home transformation. Her enthusiastic letter perfectly captured the joy and impact of a simple DIY project: “I just wanted to extend a massive thank you and … Read more
Discover the Timeless Charm of a 200-Year-Old English Cottage: A Virtual Home Tour While we often prefer the delightful experience of in-person home tours, camera in hand, some opportunities are simply too extraordinary to miss, even if they must be virtual. Such was the case with our recent “house crash” into our friend Liz’s exquisite … Read more