One bittersweet truth about our backyard wedding is that it passed so quickly we hardly had a chance to enjoy the food. We chose to skip a caterer and prepare the entire menu ourselves—a decision that felt either daring or downright crazy, depending on how you look at it—but it meant we barely sat down … Read more

Just as we wrapped up our own big kitchen reveal, Amanda and her husband finished theirs — and their transformation is especially impressive because they did it all themselves. They completely gutted the space and rebuilt it by hand, even crafting new cabinets from scratch. Their result is a striking example of a DIY kitchen … Read more

Episode 20 — wow, what a milestone. In this installment of Young House Love Has A Podcast we talk about a trend that shows up everywhere: white walls. They photograph beautifully and often dominate blogs and Instagram feeds, but do they feel as welcoming in real life as they do on screen? We bring two … Read more

Our living room is still a work in progress after we brought Karl to the beach house and bought our new sofa, which of course inspired a cascade of other changes. I wanted to share a few sneak peeks plus a roundup of great weekend home sales—think $60 side tables, $119 living room chairs, and … Read more

Updated February 2022. During a recent snowstorm we woke to an uncomfortably cold house — the thermostat read 58°F. We had run out of heating oil, and with roads piled high with snow, an oil delivery wasn’t possible for at least 48 hours. Beyond keeping ourselves warm, our main concern was protecting the plumbing from … Read more

DIY Painted Planter with Succulents and Colorful Cacti If you were expecting a weekly craft post on Tuesday, my apologies — lately those posts have been landing on Thursdays. Between pulling staples from old carpeting, peeling wallpaper, and tackling more painting (we’re working on stair risers this weekend so we can install a runner soon), … Read more

There’s something especially meaningful about decorating a home for your first holiday season there. It feels a bit like spotting spring bulbs for the first time—unexpected and joyful. Our new house is feeling cozy and festive, and it’s been a fun challenge to figure out how everything fits in a smaller space. This move included … Read more

Let’s talk about a project that wasn’t exactly a quick fix. Between building a patio and overhauling the kitchen, Sherry and I like to reward ourselves with a few smaller jobs that keep morale up and give us a breather so we don’t burn out or snap at one another. One of those small projects … Read more

Over the past year we’ve dabbled in a lot of side projects — a coloring book, a teacher’s lounge makeover, a podcast, new lighting designs, and a full beach house renovation. Behind the scenes, though, we’ve also been quietly working on something a little more playful and unexpected. It might be our most random idea … Read more

I woke up in a small rebellious mood and decided to tea-stain two pillow covers we already had (they originally came from an Etsy shop). It felt like a free, low-risk project to warm up two stark-white covers into a softer, creamier tone so they would blend better with the rest of our off-white, cream, … Read more