[ad_1] As many of you saw on Facebook and Instagram, we went on a major lumber run, which means a lot of building is about to begin in the nursery….

[ad_1] Paper clutter around the house can feel impossible to control. It seems to appear out of nowhere—receipts, school papers, bills, party invitations, coupons— all piling up. This week we…

[ad_1] I was ready to do it. I had finally decided to buy the Coco mirror from West Elm that I’ve been coveting for what feels like forever. We’re in…

[ad_1] Thanks to the generous support of the folks at True Value, our basement is finally dry, usable, and ready for storage. We transformed what used to be a damp,…

[ad_1] Do snake plants flower? Snake plants can produce small, fragrant white or pale yellow flowers, but flowering is uncommon for indoor specimens. It often occurs only under stress or…

[ad_1] We’ve marked April 22nd in many memorable ways over the years. One year it was my little brother’s birthday (happy birthday, Dan!), another year we learned our offer on…

[ad_1] This week’s craft project pushed me out of my comfort zone: I painted a small portrait of our first house. For the past month and a half I’ve enjoyed…

[ad_1] It’s that time again—our monthly roundup, where we pause to review what we tackled over the last few weeks and gather all the links in one convenient place. We…

[ad_1] Last night we painted the backs of our built-in bookcases—yes, that is legitimately our idea of a good time. For us it’s about as close to a “date night”…

[ad_1] Last month we shared how refinishing the floors at the duplex felt like a major turning point in a renovation that’s been going on for over a year. After…

[ad_1] Isn’t it funny how you can start a project—like creating a hallway gallery wall of frames—and then leave the other half of it undone for a month? Not weeks,…

[ad_1] When we planned the features for our son’s bedroom—a genuinely cozy, small room—we wanted it to cover everything he needed and then some. Our goals were: a comfortable bed…

[ad_1] When Barbara sent her striking before-and-after photos, we were excited to share the transformation. Below is her brief letter describing the kitchen remodel and the choices she and her…

[ad_1] Ever since that post about Clara’s clothes, I’ve had a lot of questions about how I save money on my own wardrobe, what my staples are, and how I…