Q: I have an idea for a blog post: “Design mistakes we won’t make again.” Looking through photos of all the beautiful work you’ve done, I’m tempted to pick many similar styles and purchases. But over time—did you ever regret a design choice? – Shannon A: Great question. Here’s a candid look at a dozen … Read more

We’re in the middle of installing our new pendant lights and will be back tomorrow with photos of that project. In the meantime, I wanted to share something readers ask about all the time: how we store and preserve our family photos. Ever since we saw Katie Bower’s family photo book a few summers ago, … Read more

This is one of the most comparable product features we’ve ever done, and it’s one that’s particularly close to our hearts. We registered for two of these chic, totally versatile slipper chairs from Target (where else?) and received them as wedding presents from the family. They’ve quickly become favorites in our home—stylish, compact, and supremely … Read more

Ok, I’ll admit it: we’ve been shamelessly entering to win the 2009 HGTV Green Home on a daily basis lately. As much as we love our own house, the idea of living in a thoughtfully designed, eco-friendly home in sunny Florida is hard to resist — not to mention the appeal of the hybrid car … Read more

We love visiting every home we feature in person, but this beautiful house was simply too far away—located in Sydney, Australia. Fortunately, Max and her husband Peter invited us in for a virtual tour, and we couldn’t resist sharing their stunning, highly livable space. They’re the founders of Murchison-Hume, an upscale eco-friendly cleaning line that’s … Read more

It’s already the beginning of February, which meant it was time to replace the still-on-display December calendar in our kitchen. This year John wanted to make a new one himself. His idea was simple and sweet: pick our favorite inside-joke lines and place each on a long, skinny, numbered page so we’d smile every time … Read more

With a snowstorm dumping about nine inches of fluffy white on us this weekend — a rare treat for our area — we found ourselves pausing to admire how lovely everything looked under a fresh blanket of snow. That moment also reminded us why we appreciate living in central Virginia: we’re fortunate to experience all … Read more

And now for a post that’s a bit more about daily life than a straight home-improvement topic. When people ask what question we get asked most often, they probably assume it has to do with paint or demo. It doesn’t. Hands down, the most common question we receive is some version of: How are you … Read more

First—wow. We just experienced a very strong earthquake a few minutes ago. It was completely unexpected for our area; we’ve never had anything like this before. The epicenter was just outside Richmond, about 35 miles from our house, and it registered around a 5.9. Friends as far as New York even felt it. Miraculously, nothing … Read more

Our Home Featured by DIY Magazine: A Quick Peek at the Kitchen We were thrilled when DIY magazine contacted us to shoot our house for a multi-feature spread. It’s the kind of moment you imagine for years—seeing a creative team arrive to capture the rooms you’ve lived in and loved. The energy was electric: plans … Read more