[ad_1] Our little online diary covers both the big and the small moments, and here’s a small, satisfying update: our petunia-covered mailbox got a much-needed autumn refresh. Back in June…

[ad_1] In keeping with our annual tradition, we’re sharing a peek at Clara’s invitation and a few party supplies—just like we did in previous years. After last year’s worm-themed celebration,…

[ad_1] You remember Stacie, right? She lives downtown in a beautiful home we helped decorate, and we’ve featured several rooms from her place over the years. We even “House Crashed”…

[ad_1] When we first saw Stephenie’s chair transformations, we had to share the striking before-and-after photos she sent us. Below is her note describing the projects and how they came…

[ad_1] We didn’t exactly hold a séance in a crypt, but we do have a couple of funny Halloween anecdotes to share from this year’s neighborhood festivities. First, our street…

[ad_1] Celebrate with us—our house is officially wallpaper-free! After many hours across multiple rooms, the last stubborn layer is finally gone from the en-suite bathroom, and we’re sharing the full…

[ad_1] The scrap wood pile in our garage had grown out of control, so building dedicated scrap wood storage in the new shed became a priority. We aimed to use…

[ad_1] We’ve been posting pictures of blue ceilings on Instagram lately, and the response to this photo from the Homearama showhouse was stronger than we expected. Whether it was the…

[ad_1] Q: I’m curious how you keep all your decorating ideas and images organized. Do you hold on to every magazine and catalog with a great design idea? If so,…

[ad_1] I’d like to think we purposely timed buying almost all of our beach house appliances during Black Friday season, but honestly it was more luck than strategy. That fortunate…

[ad_1] It’s fun to daydream about downsizing, but this week we spoke with a family of four (plus a very large dog) who actually made the leap. They moved from…

[ad_1] Kitchen renovating bargains like this are rare. Here’s Christina’s letter describing how she and her husband pulled off a dramatic, budget-friendly makeover: We still have some finishing details to…

[ad_1] We wanted to share a small, budget-friendly bathroom makeover that delivered a surprisingly fresh result. After readers enjoyed the updates to Carrie’s apartment living and dining areas, we couldn’t…

[ad_1] ***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries*** About six months ago, a delightful watercolor portrait of Burger arrived in our mailbox as a surprise gift. It captured his personality…