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

There’s something about the knobs in our kitchen that has started to feel a little uncanny, like they’re quietly watching everything we do. It’s subtle at first — a glance as you reach for the coffee, a second look while you wipe a crumb away — but after a few weeks of noticing it, the … Read more

Yes, Katie B (and Will & Jeremy) drove up to Virginia to visit us this past weekend. They arrived quietly, like playful guests who know exactly how to surprise you. Among other things, we posed in the yard holding large white signs and enjoyed a relaxed get-together. We’ll share more details about what we did … Read more

Foyer Makeover Reveal A little part of us always admires a well-designed entryway—many homes have a dedicated foyer while ours have tended to be nothing more than doors that open directly into living spaces. With plans to add board and batten in our hallway in the near future, we were especially taken with Jenna Sue’s … Read more

Just like last year’s roundup of budget-friendly holiday gifts, we’re back with this year’s favorite finds. We visited three well-known stores that are widely accessible (or available online) and photographed thoughtful, affordable items that won’t break the bank. Most picks cost only a few dollars and nothing in this selection exceeds the low $20s. Many … Read more