Here’s a quick recap of a few small projects and updates we knocked out—each one took less than ten minutes. Think of this as a “tapas” post: bite-sized projects that were fast and actually worked (sometimes quick projects spiral into long ones, but not this time). First up: wooden tattoos. I bought two temporary tattoos … Read more

I can’t promise we’ll recreate this mood board exactly for our future bedroom — the plan might change by the time we move — but right now this is what I’m excited about (and John is surprisingly on board): 1. I’m imagining a cozy, enveloping room painted a rich, saturated teal like the color stripe … Read more

When we upgraded to our new organic mattress this week, we suddenly had a spare queen mattress we didn’t need. We considered selling it on Craigslist or donating it, but ultimately decided to try Freecycle. Freecycle is a network of locally run message boards where people give away unwanted items for free. The concept is … Read more

September is almost over, so it’s a good moment to share this month’s bouquet — a sweet little gift from my husband. Like last month’s myrtle branch, these flowers didn’t come from a grocery store. They’re likely some of the final backyard blooms of the season, so we made the most of it and clipped … Read more

Ack, we’re painting the hall bathroom and can’t wait to finish, take photos, and share them with you. While that project is still underway, I thought this little example of a craft that didn’t go as planned might give you a smile. People often ask “what happens if you try something and it doesn’t work?” … Read more

You may remember when we took you on a virtual tour of one of our favorite homes ever — a charming bungalow in Charlotte. It belongs to our friends Matt & Kristin (and their affectionate pups Simon & Sage): We can’t get enough of this house, which is why we’re sharing a second look. You … Read more

2016 was a remarkable year full of firsts and unexpected projects. Between launching a podcast, buying a beach house, publishing a coloring book, and tackling a variety of home and community makeovers, we packed a lot into twelve months. Here’s a tidy recap of the year’s highlights. The most memorable makeover was a speedy space-themed … Read more

*** This giveaway is closed – see who won below! *** This week’s lucky random winner is… Keelan (her favorite photo is from her Costa Rican honeymoon; “my husband took it of me at the end of the trip while I was lying in a chaise lounge and I just look the epitome of happy … Read more

When Jessica sent us her before-and-after kitchen photos, we were amazed at how far she and her husband stretched a $400 budget. Here’s what she wrote: I’m always inspired by what I see on your site. My husband Josh and I recently tackled a budget-friendly kitchen makeover and found that $400 can go a long … Read more

Every year we like to pop in before everyone abandons their keyboards for the holidays to share our Christmas card and a few heartfelt words of thanks. So, here it is: We had a few other ideas for this year’s card—Clara gift-wrapping Burger, Clara riding her bike with a tiny Christmas tree while Burger ran … Read more