Stylish Table Setting Ideas for Entertaining
[ad_1] Two weekends ago we stopped in Atlanta on our way to Savannah to house-crash Jeremy and Katie Bower’s charming home. While we were there we filmed a short decorating…
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Affordable Bathroom Remodel Ideas for Any Budget
[ad_1] This guy: You saw the wall we were working on before we removed the awkward shelf and towel bar here: And you saw it again after we spackled and…
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Free Guide: The Cultivated Kitchen
[ad_1] ***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!*** Thanks for bearing with our glitchy quiz earlier — you all clearly love a good style quiz as much…
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How to Frost a Glass Door Without Bubbles
[ad_1] We know the biggest improvements coming for our laundry area will be upgrading to energy-efficient appliances and adding built-in storage to make the most of that small space. While…
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Why Our House Feels Too Big and How We’re Downsizing
[ad_1] We recently realized we don’t need nearly as much space as we thought. How did we end up buying a house that’s too big? What made this so obvious…
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How to Turn Race Medals into Christmas Ornaments
[ad_1] Sometimes a tiny aside becomes the part of a story everyone cares about most. That happened to us when we mentioned, almost casually, that we turn John’s race medals…
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How a Microwave Sparked Our Biggest Fight
[ad_1] Remember Episode #74 when we argued about refrigerator placement? This week a similar debate returned—this time about the layout of two kitchens in the duplex. We’re walking through our…
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How to Update a Dated Kitchen Yourself
[ad_1] We were thrilled when Beth emailed us about her kitchen renovation. Her story includes all the elements that make a remodel compelling: a dramatic “before” (including an aging brown…
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How to Install New Hallway Lights: A Step-by-Step Guide
[ad_1] From the moment we first saw this house, the row of three lights in the upstairs hallway grabbed our attention. There was something about that arrangement—what we jokingly call…
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House Crashing: Joyful, Happy-Go-Lucky Vibes
[ad_1] It’s hard to believe it’s been a month since our last house-crashing feature. This time we visited a local Richmond-area home, so we could appreciate every detail in person….
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Creative Thanksgiving Table Settings to Impress Guests
[ad_1] I’m a last-minute gal—what can I say? With only a couple of days left before Thanksgiving, I’ve been playing around with a few quick and casual table settings and…
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How to Build a DIY Refrigerator Organizer
[ad_1] From our first kitchen project we learned that building in the refrigerator instantly makes a space feel more finished and custom. Our fridge, however, was doing the opposite—looking very…
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Our First Guests at the Duplex: What Happened
[ad_1] After more than a year and a half of renovation, the duplex finally hosted its first overnight guests. It was an exciting, emotional, and eye-opening test of everything we…
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DIY Pendant Light with Embroidery Hoops and Burlap
[ad_1] We’ve always adored a classic linen drum shade, so we were thrilled to discover Ashley’s step-by-step guide for crafting a drum pendant light from scratch — and for only…
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August Recap: Accidents and Fish Baskets
[ad_1] Happy Labor Day weekend, everyone! As August and summer draw to a close, we’re taking a moment to look back at the month’s highlights and little behind-the-scenes moments. Revisiting…
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