U R Sweet
Did you get that candy conversation heart reference in the title? Those things crack me up – especially the new-aged ones that say things l…
Decorating and DIY Project Journal
Older decorating tutorials, paint projects, furniture ideas, and house updates from the Objectales archive.
Thrifting Antique Woven Desk Chairs
These. Are you surprised that we were thrifting again? I’m not. These were originally $90 a pop ($180 total). Marked down to $70 each ($140…
Updating An Old Cheese Plate For Christmas
Better Late Than Never? I tackled this project about two months ago before we moved (hence all the pics of our old kitchen counters). But I…
Getting The Guest Room Ready
We just learned that our first overnight guests will be coming at the end of the month… and our guest room currently looks like this: Not a…
Choosing The Right Dining Table
Who doesn’t love 1,909 words about searching for a dining room table? Here we go. We’ve been on a big round table hunt pretty much ever sin…
the studio’s Lamp-Watching Chair
Call me crazy, but I wasn’t really on board with the studio’s latest “furniture arrangement” when I saw it in the corner of our living room…
An Old Wood Duck For The Walls
Duck! No, nothing’s being hurled at your head (at least we hope not). We’re just sharing our latest purchase: I guess he’s actually a goose…
Fab Freebie: So Happy Together
***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – scroll down to see who won!*** It’s February, so we thought we’d try to line up some love…
How To Gray-Wash Wood Ceiling Beams
Remember when I admitted that I was glad this was over? I’m even more glad that the following project has come to an end. Let’s just say st…
Holy Homeslice
Is that really our name listed over on Apartment Therapy as the winners of this year’s Homies? Wow. We’re simultaneously flattered and flab…
How Many Calories Does Painting Burn?
I just read in an old Health magazine (thanks to the waiting room at the dentist) that “rolling on a new coat of paint burns 204 calories a…
Buying A Ceramic Ram For The Wall
Hi my name is the studio, and I have a white ceramic animal problem. Well, this one’s actually made of white resin. Guess which creature st…