Transform Family Sketches into Timeless Artwork
[ad_1] My dad is an artist—not professionally, but creatively. He spent his free time sketching and drawing while I was growing up, and my mother did the same. Those early…
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How to Style a Console Table in Your Hallway
[ad_1] Entry Table and New Wall Gallery Plan Our entry table from the old house naturally found a place beside the front door in the new house as well. It’s…
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Add Crown Molding to Built-In Bookcases
[ad_1] We aimed to have the nursery’s extra-chunky crown molding painted, cut, hung, caulked, and touched up by the end of the weekend—and we just made it. The difference crown…
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What Does Ram Down Mean? Origins, Uses, and Examples
[ad_1] Remember our sweet, never-hurt-a-fly ram, Ramsey, who watched over us from above the bed? He was one of those small, sentimental finds that made the house feel a little…
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Laundry Room Makeover: Before and After Reveal
[ad_1] After adding a new light fixture and some shoe storage this week—and deciding to skip a window treatment for now and simply frost the window when we convert the…
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Turn Birthday Leftovers into Beautiful Flower Arrangements
[ad_1] You may have noticed the bouquet that sat in the middle of the table at Clara’s party two weeks ago. It was a cheerful centerpiece that tied the room…
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Create a Cozy Fabric Bed Canopy: Step-by-Step Guide
[ad_1] *Thanks so much for all of the kind words and the love you shared after yesterday’s post. It was so touching to read all of your stories and memories….
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How to Prime a Bright Wall Before Painting
[ad_1] Remember when our living room was salmon? Not anymore. That warm pink tone you remember is only the primer coat—so we’ll share the full reveal on Monday: the final…
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What We Kept When Downsizing Our Home
[ad_1] Settle in—this post is a deep dive. It’s one of those long, detailed reflection pieces that takes its time. If you love that kind of slow read, grab a…
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Remove Carpet and Prepare Subfloor for Hardwood Floors
[ad_1] Removing wall-to-wall carpeting — including all the layers beneath it — is a tougher job than it looks. We discovered that firsthand this weekend when we finally tore out…
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House Crashers: Textured Southwestern Home Makeover
[ad_1] To everyone who’s asked where our House Crashing posts have been lately: thank you for your patience. We’re thrilled to share this overdue tour, full of inspiration, budget-friendly finds,…
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September Highlights: Standout Moments and Trends
[ad_1] It’s that time again: a quick look back at everything we tackled this month, plus a few never-before-seen bits for good measure. September felt a bit scattered—we hunted down…
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Weird House-Hunting Stories That Are Actually True
[ad_1] House hunting has been an entertaining adventure for us, and like any good story it included some unexpected, sometimes downright strange, detours. We’ve already shared a few of our…
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Inside Our DIY Music Video That Hit the Charts
[ad_1] It’s obvious from all the embedded music videos and song-titled posts that John and I love music. John even mentioned that he sings a lot in a previous post,…
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How to Keep Your Home Clean and Dust-Free
[ad_1] Q: I love the look of your home and how you style your shelves, tables, and other surfaces. I’d like to do more of that, but I worry about…
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