Neon Pothos – Plant Care Guide
Our top recommendation for an easy, starter houseplant? Pothos, pothos, pothos! They’re low-stress, high-impact, and fast-growing vines tha…
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Boy Dog Names: 200 Names + Naming Tips
Naming our first dog “Hamburger” (aka “Burger,” seen below as a new puppy) back in 2006 officially kicked off our obsession with unique pet…
Having Fun Painting Fabric
Someone hit the big 0-3 this week and that same someone is pretty excited about it! As you may have read over on Objectales, to culminate t…
Refinishing Hardwood Floors 101
We’ve refinished hardwood floors in 5 of the 6 homes we’ve owned. That doesn’t make us professional floor refinishers, but as homeowners an…
17 DIY Shelf Ideas
Over the years, we’ve added tons of shelves to our homes – from floating shelves and built-in bookcases to decorative display shelves and h…
Installing A Dual Flush Button To Our Toilet
We made four little updates around here, so I thought I’d smash them all into a quick recap post for ya. First, we have been meaning to con…
The Story Of Our Proposal
A his-and-hers retelling of how the studio got engaged. Let’s just say it involved a move to Virginia, a hike up a mountain and one cryptic…
Eighteen Tips For Working Smarter, Not Harder
I’ve received a bunch of comment requests for an update on how we’re doing when it comes to finding the ever-elusive work/life balance that…
A Cheerful Yellow and Wood Kitchen Makeover
When Bonnie sent us her charming kitchen before and after pictures we just had to share the goods. Here’s her letter: I’ve been enjoying Ob…
Paint is still the cheapest way to change a room. The rest is just deciding which wall goes first.