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

We rarely talk about our hall bathroom. In the 17 months we’ve lived here it’s only been the subject of two brief posts — once when we removed a towel bar and another when we fixed the toilet. We even used a very similar color scheme in the guest bedroom, so we decided not to … Read more

Oh man, we were busy little yard bunnies this Sunday. We spent roughly four hours in the backyard—starting while Clara napped (which turned into a glorious three-hour nap) and then swapping watching duties so each of us could finish up tasks. The mission: reclaim more usable grassy space. A huge, weedy-looking planting bed had been … Read more

First, thank you for the incredible outpouring of kindness and support you showed our family yesterday. Your encouragement and shared stories mean so much to us. Now, let’s shift gears and take a long-overdue photo tour of our yard (inspired by Katie B’s style). You’ve already seen a few glimpses in posts about our carport/driveway, … Read more

When Jamie and Carmen sent us photos of their charming table and chair makeover, we were excited to share their fresh, cheerful update. Their project turned a tired, decades-old card table into a bright, eye-catching piece perfect for outdoor events and craft shows. They were kind enough to include a note describing their process and … Read more

After nine and a half hours in holiday traffic, we’re finally home from a whirlwind Thanksgiving weekend in New York. We spent Thanksgiving Day with family on Long Island, joined another family meal on Friday in New Jersey, and then spent Saturday exploring the city we once called home. Between us we lived in New … Read more

Three cheers for a quick $12 project that took only fifteen minutes and left us grinning. Sometimes a small, inexpensive change is all you need to lift the mood and refresh a room. We swapped out the old knobs on our dining room built-ins, and the result feels like a tiny, joyful makeover. There was … Read more

We finally found dining chairs at a price we couldn’t pass up, thanks to a Craigslist tip from our friend Sandra. She emailed the listing and it turned out to be exactly what we had in mind: Parsons chairs with simple lines and sturdy construction. The upholstery was a loud green and blue swirl that … Read more