We’re sharing a spontaneous pop-in episode to tell one of the most mortifying stories Sherry has ever shared on the podcast — of course it happened in the nicest house we’ve ever been in and in front of one of Sherry’s design heroes. We also cover what remains on our to-do list, answer the frequently … Read more

Two weeks ago we shared our Children’s Hospital makeover project, and this week we started installing the room. We’re still waiting on about 40% of the deliveries, so wide room shots will have to wait. In the meantime, here are four simple, affordable DIY holiday projects we completed for the space. These projects were designed … Read more

Remember when we stopped at this place in Maryland on our way to our Labor Day beach weekend? At that stop we spotted some oversized sign letters that caught our eye. They were made even cooler when we learned they were originally intended for a Dollar Tree store and were selling for about $20 each. … Read more

Here’s a quick recap of a few small projects and updates we knocked out in under ten minutes each. Think of it as a “tapas” post—bite-sized projects that add up to a lot of fun. Best of all, these actually went as planned, which is always a pleasant surprise when small tasks sometimes balloon into … Read more

Since today is a holiday here in the US—America’s birthday, no less—we’re spending time with family. Before the day gets away from us, we wanted to pause and share a recap of June. We’re a little late with our monthly summary (sorry!), but to make up for it we’ve linked a few past Fourth of … Read more

This simple method for cleaning a stainless steel sink is honestly one of my favorite household cleaning tasks. It’s easy, fast, and incredibly effective. You don’t need harsh chemicals or specialty cleaners — just a few common items and a handful of minutes to restore your sink’s shine. My partner Sherry tried this technique first … Read more

While rewatching an early episode of Parks & Recreation recently, we burst out laughing when a piece of furniture that looked exactly like our repurposed card catalog — now a spice and spoon rack — appeared in the background behind Amy Poehler. The scene was especially ironic because the episode centers on her character’s vocally … Read more

Another white ceramic piece has found a home at Casa Petersik. We admit it—we’re creatures of habit when it comes to ceramics—but this one isn’t shaped like an animal. Instead, it’s a small garden stool that manages to be both playful and timeless. It slips easily into our rooms and works with the rest of … Read more

How We Secured Our Slippery Featherbed Mattress Topper I’m not obsessive about making the bed with perfect hospital corners or doing it the moment I wake up — Burger sleeps in a bit, and I usually get around to straightening the sheets in the early afternoon. What does drive me a little crazy, though, is … Read more

It’s time for this week’s installment of my strange little self-imposed “Dude Get On That Already” challenge, where I try to use, donate, or Craigslist the random items we’ve been hoarding in our playroom. I spotted an old bar of coat hooks that used to hang in our first house’s den and thought it would … Read more