How To Pack Light For Paris
Walking onto the plane carrying just a duffel and a purse for 7 days in two different areas of France (and a stop in Germany!) was my goal.…
Decorating and DIY Project Journal
Older decorating tutorials, paint projects, furniture ideas, and house updates from the Objectales archive.
How To Build Modern DIY Nightstands
Upgrading to a larger bed meant we needed to swap our big bedside tables out for something smaller. So we whipped up this super simple plan…
The Best Toilet (Yes, We Really Have A Favorite)
You know you’ve left your mark on the world when people quote you in the pages of Time magazine or you get interviewed by Oprah. But what d…
We Downsized – And Here’s What We Kept
Settle in. This post is a DEEP DIVE. One of those long detailed dissection/reflection posts that feels like the blogging days of yore. So i…
How To Add Utility Closet Storage
Today we’re talking about the stock market! Just kidding. Exactly as the title suggests, we’re going to show you how we earned some really …
Painting A DIY Wall Mural
The big, colorful mural we recently painted in our daughter’s room was one of the most fun and impactful painting projects we’ve done in a …
The Easiest DIY Headboard
We’ve made a bunch of headboards over the years and the method shown below is the all-time easiest and most customizable DIY headboard of t…
The Best Outdoor Solar Lights
Some people are surprised to hear that we illuminate our entire pool area using nothing but solar LED landscape lights. As in: the sun prov…
Organizing Our Small Ikea Kitchen
It’s time once again to throw open every cabinet, drawer, and door to show you how we organized our smaller kitchen, which we slowly renova…
Trip To Mexico With Kids… And A Dog!
Last week we vacationed in the Yucatán Peninsula region of Mexico with our two kids (ages 8 and 12) and yes, even our dog Penny came! This …
How To Refinish A Table
Who wants to refinish a table? You? Good – because we’ve actually refinished TWO dining tables using a little elbow grease, ZERO chemical s…
Rug Sizing Tips & Our Favorite “Magic Rug”
Rugs are hard. We get it. How do you know the right size and placement? Will it look good in your room? What if looks nothing like the phot…