Here’s a little hint: y-e-l-l-o-w-d-o-o-r. I’m painting our front door a cheerful, rain-boot yellow. That’s my playful name for the swatch we selected — a glossy, sunny yellow that immediately lifts the mood. I wish I could share after photos already, but real-life prep took longer than I expected. The good news is the heavy … Read more

Back to the room that literally didn’t exist a few weeks ago. Excuse the all-caps excitement, but in our world this is major progress. (Side note: I dreamed last night about a newspaper column called “Shellac This!”—a daily feature about shellacking a different piece of furniture—and everyone was obsessed. It even turned into a movie … Read more

Thanks for all the warm messages about Teddy’s arrival last week. We’re home now and finding our rhythm as parents to a newborn again (if anyone has tips for getting a baby to sleep between 10pm and 4am, we’re all ears). We’ll be keeping a lighter schedule for a bit, but one task we hurried … Read more

When we needed heavy-duty shelving for our new shed, we followed a clear, reliable tutorial from Ana White. These shelves hold heavy items—power tools, paint cans and bulky gear—and are remarkably simple to build, even for beginners. The design is sturdy, adaptable, and fast to assemble, making it a great option for garage or shed … Read more

Aw, yeah. Clara’s second birthday party was a joyful mix of family, friends, food, fun — and worms. She chose the theme because she loves looking at, drawing, and even dreaming about worms. So, worm to your motha! We felt so grateful to be surrounded by people we love. Clara had an absolute blast, and … Read more

This upstairs hall bathroom came together so quickly we could hardly believe it—especially after the long renovation we started way back in October. In less than a week the room went from dated and tired to fresh and updated, and we did it with almost no dust and very little demo. We reused many existing … Read more

Quick note of shameless self-promotion: we’ve just added a delightful collection of premade pet silhouettes to our shop. These are breed-specific minimalist portraits that capture the unique profile and personality of many beloved companion animals. If you don’t want to submit a custom photo for a $35 commissioned print, you can often find a close … Read more

We finally made it back to Ikea to see the new collections for the year and to pick up a catalog in person after waiting for one that never arrived at our house. The visit was worth it — the displays were fresh, inspiring, and full of practical design ideas. We took photos of the … Read more

We might be a little obvious about trying to keep everyone amused while holiday gatherings pull our attention away from home projects. That said, this post shares another corner of city life: John’s Apartment on New York City’s Upper West Side, the second video in a short tour series I made for my best friend … Read more

We have a soft spot for owners of 1950s ranch homes, especially when they bravely rescue their houses from outdated decor and make them feel welcoming again. Maggie and her husband are a perfect example. They transformed a dated Texas living room into a comfortable, classic space they’re proud to call home. Below is Maggie’s … Read more