[ad_1] After more than a year and a half of renovating, the duplex welcomed its first overnight guests — and it was an emotional, exhilarating, and illuminating experience. Hosting a…

[ad_1] But don’t worry — we’re not moving into this one. We recently bought a beach house. It’s not a glossy, high-end retreat — it’s nearly a century old and…

[ad_1] It was time to mulch all our happy little bushes in hopes of helping them retain moisture and stay warmer through the cooler months, even though the temperature here…

[ad_1] This is it: my favorite piece of art in the house. I know that sounds like a bold claim, but I’ve framed and hung my bike prints and I’m…

[ad_1] Let’s talk about wood. We chose solid oak hardwood for the four bedrooms and the upstairs hallway because much of the downstairs and the stairs already had a medium-toned…

[ad_1] Believe it or not, we’ve lived in our new house for over six months. Half a year of living smaller, spending more time outside, and seeing how those goals…

[ad_1] Remember when the kitchen looked like this back when we first laid eyes on our house? Well, now it looks like this… It’s amazing how different certain angles can…

[ad_1] Let me start by saying our bathroom’s wallpaper wasn’t the only problem we uncovered recently. Over the past few weeks we faced a plumbing issue that finally wrapped up…

[ad_1] The stain on our kitchen cabinets felt too orange and dated. We loved the wood grain but wanted a richer, more contemporary tone without the hassle of stripping or…

[ad_1] This year we took our kids to Dolly Parton’s home turf—the Tennessee Smokies—for our spring break. It was a busy week filled with family fun, great food, and even…

[ad_1] I breastfed my daughter for 14 months and three days. I never planned on writing about it, but I get a lot of questions and this blog is where…

[ad_1] I’ve always had a soft spot for a clever Ikea hack, and this one is a favorite because it’s delightfully simple. With just a few small changes to a…

[ad_1] Thoughtful choices during a kitchen renovation can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars. We recently discovered that a little patience and the right tip from our contractor made…

[ad_1] The funny thing about featuring our Oprah-related experience during blogiversary week is that, five years ago during our very first blogiversary, we nearly appeared on Oprah’s show—only to be…