Some people say gallery walls are fading in favor of larger-scale art. Maybe that’s true for some spaces, especially walls covered with a lot of tiny frames. Still, a curated collection of frames grouped together feels timeless. Think about classic homes in movies — a framed collection often accents staircases and foyers. One modern use … Read more

We mentioned some recent bedroom changes on this week’s podcast, so we wanted to share a photo-filled post to show how the room looks now. Most of the bedroom furniture and decor were purchased while we lived in our previous house, so when we moved here in 2013 things mostly landed where they landed. Over … Read more

We don’t always see eye to eye on purchases for our home, so this week we’re sharing strategies we’ve developed to help your partner understand your point of view—whether they’re the one itching to buy something or the one trying to rein it in. We also discovered an online shopping trick that has saved us … Read more

The wallpaper in our dining room is finally gone. What a relief! Fresh, ready-to-paint walls make me so happy. (The endless blue trim, not so much.) You might recall that every time I remove wallpaper I experiment with a different method so I can report back on what actually works. Previously I tried boiling water … Read more

When Real Simple asked us to create a DIY holiday gift idea for their site, Sherry celebrated with an enthusiastic little dance and we put together a short tutorial for making a seasonal welcome mat you can slide under someone’s Christmas tree — then later slide under their front door. The full how-to is available … Read more

Sherry, Burger and I recently took a day trip to Washington, DC and made a stop at the city’s renowned Eastern Market. Built in 1873 and located near Capitol Hill, Eastern Market is DC’s oldest continuously operating marketplace. Weekends bring it to life: Saturdays feature a farmers market, while Sundays host a bustling flea market. … Read more

Clara’s first birthday last Saturday felt like a natural conclusion to 52 weeks of fabric-filled photo fun (click here to view them larger). But we’re not stopping entirely. Before we explain what’s next, here’s a look back at the past photo-packed year. We’re as surprised as anyone that we kept our weekly ritual for fifty-two … Read more

Happy Halloween, everyone! No tricks here—just some treats: the show notes for Episode 22 of Young House Love Has A Podcast. This week we talk about overcoming stalled momentum on home projects and admit to one that’s had us stuck for months. We also chat with HGTV’s Nicole Curtis about rehabbing old houses, working in … Read more

Remember the West Elm duvet cover that we ordered on sale last week? It’s finally arrived. Here it is in our bedroom: We’ll add bolder accent pillows later, but we already love it. The color is a touch greener than we expected, which actually reminds us of the bold blue-green we once used on the … Read more

I don’t know if it was the crisp autumn air or the sudden surge of pumpkin inspiration everywhere, but a few days ago I woke up with an urge to make a fall wreath. Some people crave chocolate—I crave crafts. (Okay, I also crave chocolate. Coincidence? Maybe.) Several readers have asked for more small DIY … Read more