When Melissa shared photos of her sleek, modern kitchen makeover, we barely recognized the space. Her thoughtful updates and budget-savvy choices transformed a builder-grade condo kitchen into a bright, inviting cooking area. Below is her story in her own words, followed by our observations and tips inspired by her remodel. I love following your design … Read more

After receiving hundreds of submissions from readers across Australia, South Africa, India, Colombia and many other countries, we collected some of the most delightful and surprising ways people decorate their homes for holidays around the world. From vibrant Diwali rangoli patterns to intricate Nativity scenes in Latin America, and from Advent wreaths to Hanukkah displays, … Read more

Surprise — we painted the guest bathroom this weekend: walls, trim, and even the ceiling. We went with a clean, bright white (Decorator’s White by Benjamin Moore) to freshen the whole room. It feels much lighter and more open already. Why white? The previous paint looked dingy, and repainting was the simplest way to brighten … Read more

After fifteen painfully slow days of impatient waiting, our kitchen remodel picked back up again this past Monday with the arrival of the replacement corner cabinet. It was a small moment that felt huge: the project finally moved forward after a frustrating pause, and the home began to look like the finished kitchen we’ve been … Read more

Here’s a little hint: y-e-l-l-o-w-d-o-o-r. I’m painting our front door a cheerful, rain-boot yellow. That’s my playful name for the swatch we selected — a glossy, sunny yellow that immediately lifts the mood. I wish I could share after photos already, but real-life prep took longer than I expected. The good news is the heavy … Read more

Back to the room that literally didn’t exist a few weeks ago. Excuse the all-caps excitement, but in our world this is major progress. (Side note: I dreamed last night about a newspaper column called “Shellac This!”—a daily feature about shellacking a different piece of furniture—and everyone was obsessed. It even turned into a movie … Read more

Thanks for all the warm messages about Teddy’s arrival last week. We’re home now and finding our rhythm as parents to a newborn again (if anyone has tips for getting a baby to sleep between 10pm and 4am, we’re all ears). We’ll be keeping a lighter schedule for a bit, but one task we hurried … Read more

When we needed heavy-duty shelving for our new shed, we followed a clear, reliable tutorial from Ana White. These shelves hold heavy items—power tools, paint cans and bulky gear—and are remarkably simple to build, even for beginners. The design is sturdy, adaptable, and fast to assemble, making it a great option for garage or shed … Read more

Aw, yeah. Clara’s second birthday party was a joyful mix of family, friends, food, fun — and worms. She chose the theme because she loves looking at, drawing, and even dreaming about worms. So, worm to your motha! We felt so grateful to be surrounded by people we love. Clara had an absolute blast, and … Read more

This upstairs hall bathroom came together so quickly we could hardly believe it—especially after the long renovation we started way back in October. In less than a week the room went from dated and tired to fresh and updated, and we did it with almost no dust and very little demo. We reused many existing … Read more