As promised, I’m sharing a collection of the photos and inspirations guiding our new Florida house. Our vibe is unapologetically beachy — lots of white, natural textures, brass accents, and leafy outdoor rooms. Over the years we’ve collected art, decor, and memories that all felt like a slow march toward living near the water, and … Read more

Our Fourth of July weekend was busy in the best way, and we were grateful for the time to celebrate together. The holiday began Thursday afternoon with a family walk around a local park we’d never visited before. It was hot, but the scenery made being outside worthwhile. One of our favorite spots was a … Read more

Many of you saw a sneak peek of this change in our Instagram Stories right after the holidays, so here’s a fuller update on the new loveseat we added and how the sitting area is shaping up now. We bought the loveseat on Overstock; it’s currently out of stock in the color we chose, but … Read more

Jen’s desk makeover had us doing a double take. At first we didn’t believe it was the same piece! Here’s her letter: I love your blog and get so much inspiration from it. I saw you recently featured a beautifully made-over dresser so I thought I’d send you my made-over desk. Who doesn’t love a … Read more

“It looks like a cable-knit sweater on the wall!” That was my first thought after installing the marble herringbone backsplash in our laundry room. We’d recently tiled the floor, and this time we finally used the wall tile we’d bought months ago to cover the area behind the washer and dryer. The room instantly felt … Read more

Holiday Photo Cards from Our Family While we’re still waiting on the last cabinet to be installed, we found a fun way to fill the time: making holiday cards. We don’t usually send out photo cards every year, but a Target coupon for free photo greetings gave us the perfect excuse to get creative and … Read more

Well, we can check cheerful desk chairs off our office wish list. I prepped, primed, and painted the chairs and documented that process elsewhere. Below are the quick, practical details on how I recovered the seats to give them a fresh, coordinated look. I had leftover fabric from the dining room curtains, so I laid … Read more

Moo Minicard Giveaway: Creative Uses for Mini Cards Remember our little Moo Minicard giveaway a few weeks ago? Our lucky winner recently emailed to share what she did with her stack of complimentary Moo Minicards, and her ideas were so thoughtful and clever we wanted to pass them along. Below is her letter and a … Read more

Known as one of the most colorful minerals on earth, rainbow fluorite is a striking multicolored crystal distinguished by bands of purple, blue, and green. Beyond its decorative appeal, this mineral is valued for practical industrial uses and is often cherished by collectors and those interested in crystal healing. Its layered colors make it a … Read more

Here it is: our cheap-and-chic 2008 holiday gift roundup. We mixed a few easy DIY projects with affordable store-bought finds to create memorable gifts that won’t break the bank. Whether you’re shopping for neighbors, coworkers, or family, these ideas are thoughtful, practical, and easy to assemble—perfect for holiday gifting on a budget. For game-loving friends … Read more