Framing Arrangements & Art Hanging Ideas
When it comes to displaying your favorite prints and photos, a lot of readers have questions. So here’s a quick little how-to video full of…
Decorating and DIY Project Journal
Older decorating tutorials, paint projects, furniture ideas, and house updates from the Objectales archive.
How To Use 3 Ikea Lack Tables To Make A Headboard
Carrie’s bedroom wasn’t even a bedroom when we got there- it was an awkward glass sunroom with zero privacy. But not for long. With a $200 …
How To Prep & Plan Before Starting A Home Project
Here’s the whole sordid process of how we get from before to after- namely by saving our pennies, taking time to really think about how we …
A DIY Armchair Makeover With Paint & Fabric
Alison transformed two mediocre chairs into some serious showstoppers, and she didn’t break the bank. Here’s how.
One Whirlwind Weekend
What were we thinking? 48 hours. Four states. Two Ikeas and more gas money than we’d like to count. Here’s a recap of our busy weekend and …
A Modern Eco-Friendly Home In Richmond VA
Cindy and Robert graciously opened their home to us and we happily traipsed through with our camera in tow. Here are all the amazing and ec…
5 More Ways To Save Money
We’ve lived on less for 3 months since my paycut, so we’re checking back in to share where we’ve saved and where we’ve, well, been less str…
How To Make A No-Sew Crib Skirt
We’re back with more nursery makeover details to show you how to make a custom DIY crib skirt with inexpensive fabric and easy iron-on hem …
Fab Freebie: Eat Bright
Is your lunch leaving your stomach full of food and your trash can full of garbage? Not anymore with the reusable lunch pack courtesy of Br…
Young House’s Old History
Our home’s first owner found our blog through a friend and dropped us a line to let us know our house’s amazing history!
Edible Garden: Update
We’re back with an edible garden update so you guys can see how our garden grows. We’re happy to report that organic herbs, tomatoes and ev…
A Modern Mudroom Makeover
Dana and Steve had us drooling over their amazing mudroom makeover when they transformed an underutilized closet into a functional space fo…