***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries*** We kicked off our Halloween festivities last week and wanted to follow up with a spooky giveaway that will help one lucky reader add some bold, Halloween-inspired art to their home. Thanks to two of our favorite collaborators—Skull-A-Day and Cardboard Safari—we’re giving away a curated set of skull-themed … Read more

Call me picky, but when I first noticed Sherry’s newest “furniture arrangement” tucked into the corner of our living room, I was baffled. I know she loves lighting almost as much as anyone, but dedicating a chair solely to face a lamp struck me as a little odd. Once I looked more closely, I realized … Read more

Repurposed Light Covers as Charming, Budget-Friendly Vases We had to share this clever idea from Camille: transforming old glass light covers into simple, attractive vases. It’s an easy, low‑cost DIY that yields fresh spring decor, and it’s perfect for anyone who enjoys upcycling, thrift finds, or making their home look inviting without spending much. Camille … Read more

The paneling project is taking a little longer than we thought, so no big update just yet. In the meantime, we wanted to share a recent office visit that inspired us. Every now and then a shop or workspace is so well styled that we can’t help but take a closer look—kind of like the … Read more

Giving the Fireplace Nook Some Breathing Room One thing we learned in our last house was that rooms feel better when you give them room to breathe. That means resisting the urge to fill every corner with furniture, plants, coat racks, baskets and anything else that can crowd a space. After thinking it over, we … Read more

We’re making a deliberate effort to eat everything left in our fridge and freezer. We haven’t done a full grocery run in at least three weeks — aside from a few small trips under $30 for milk, cereal, and some fresh produce — and we plan to avoid shopping entirely for the next two weeks. … Read more

When the editors of a fresh online magazine focused on southern style—think a blend of Lonny’s modern sensibility and Southern Living’s regional charm—reached out to us, we were genuinely excited. Their concept is all about living well and celebrating style in the South, and when they invited us to appear in their premiere issue, we … Read more

We know you enjoy seeing a variety of homes on House Crashing, so when Katrina invited us into her Richmond townhouse to take photos and explore, we were thrilled. She’s a creative mom who fills her home with collected finds, DIY projects, and thoughtful touches. She lives there with her husband Nate and their little … Read more

When it comes to home improvements, some projects demand a lot of time and money while offering little visible payoff—rewiring, replacing plumbing, that sort of thing. Then there are small, inexpensive changes that deliver a big visual impact. Those are the projects everyone should know about: quick, affordable updates that transform a space without draining … Read more

First off, this post wasn’t sponsored by Ikea—we just wanted to share a recent pilgrimage. We like the store (especially after their renewable energy announcements), and a trip there often reveals a lot about our priorities. Some people examine a purse or closet to learn about someone; for us, the trunk of the car after … Read more