We transformed a grim, damp basement into a clean, functional storage room and here’s the full recap of how we did it. At first the space looked like a spooky jail cell: unsealed cinder block walls let moisture seep through whenever it rained. It never flooded, but the slow oozing created damp floors and mildew, … Read more

…because Petersik Pumpkin Farmer is the new guy in town. Well, Accidental Pumpkin Farmer, I should say. I somehow grew a pumpkin without planning to. I find the whole thing amusing; Sherry is a bit less enthusiastic about our surprise fruit. Here’s what happened: Last year we painted a few pumpkins and, once they were … Read more

Here are a few simple ways we added seasonal cheer without spending much. My little concrete greyhound — a surprise Valentine’s gift from John — got a festive touch with a recycled ribbon we had on hand. It added just the right bit of holiday sparkle. Our glass-based lamps, which are hollow at the base, … Read more

Many of you enjoyed this week’s behind-the-scenes podcast episode, so we wanted to share another helpful resource on the same topic: our 3-part series on how to start a blog, grow your audience, and earn money. It walks through the essentials of launching a blog, building readership, and monetization strategies that work for creative and … Read more

Thanks to a few strategically placed nails, our little guest bedroom frame project finally filled that blank wall. We were pretty pleased with the result: But the moment the last frame was up, we knew we wanted more. So, of course, we made another quick trip to Target to pick up a few additional frames. … Read more

When Katie sent photos of her living room overhaul, the transformation was striking. Below is the note she sent with the images. Hi everyone! I wanted to share our living room redesign. When we first saw this house, the living room (and honestly the whole place) wasn’t our style at all. Since we moved in … Read more

Remember when we mentioned in our Charlotte window shopping post that we found nursery mobile inspiration at a small shop called Lucy & Co? The designer of the yellow butterfly mobiles explained that the mobiles were made from floral wire, fabric butterflies, and glue. That sounded doable to us, but instead of butterflies we brainstormed … Read more

Another white ceramic piece has found a home at Casa Petersik. We admit we’re creatures of habit, but this one isn’t shaped like an animal. It’s still playful and charming—a small ceramic garden stool that fits right in: Some people might call these garden stools trendy or even passé, but we don’t let trends dictate … Read more

It was December 30th when I realized we didn’t have our 2013 calendar ready. A few hours on New Year’s Eve morning and a couple more the next evening produced our fourth homemade calendar. As with previous years, we’re sharing the file so you can download it and personalize it with your own photos and … Read more

Cue the demo dust! After more than five years in this house, we’re finally starting a renovation—naturally over the holidays. We’ve tackled big projects in the past few years, like adding a pool in 2021, gutting and rebuilding our kitchen in 2022, and swapping in hurricane-grade windows and doors two years ago. But this is … Read more