July 2007 As someone who was brand new to blogging, I spent an afternoon exploring other people’s blogs to learn what it was all about. I stumbled upon an old friend Alicia’s blog and from there wandered into a world of beautiful, creative blogs by incredibly talented people. At first I felt overwhelmed and … Read more

First off, kitchen progress update: all of the chaotic electrical work is finished — and it only took five hours. Woot. We’re tidying up, snapping photos, hunting for pendant lights, and preparing a big post for Monday. After Sherry shared “The Real $herdog” earlier in the week, many readers asked for a John version. I … Read more

Do you like rugs in the kitchen? I do. Rugs add cozy texture, pattern and color, and I love them in busy rooms—but they can get messy quickly in a high-traffic space. Our small kitchen has an exterior door, dogs running through, and lots of cooking, so a washable rug was an appealing solution. I … Read more

As we mentioned in our crazy-weekend teaser last Thursday, we ducked into two different Ikeas in two different states over the span of a weekend — one visit just to browse and the next to help decorate a friend’s new high-rise apartment. Below are a few photos from our casual stroll through the showroom and … Read more

BHG Decluttering is hard. Even when you start motivated, the process eventually forces you to make decisions — what to keep, what to discard, and where to put things. For many people, including me, that decision-making is the toughest part. I struggle with making choices. I hesitate over simple things like what to cook or … Read more

Image via Seventeenth and Irving This simple, direct message—”Don’t Criticize”—serves as a thoughtful reminder about the power of our words and attitudes. Criticism, especially when offered without kindness or constructive intent, can damage relationships, undermine confidence, and create unnecessary conflict. When we pause before speaking, we give ourselves the chance to choose empathy, patience, and … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** After a massive response—18,018 total entries across two posts (the first one reached capacity at 10,680 comments and had to be closed)—we finally have a winner for our biggest giveaway yet. To pick a winner we used random.org to generate a number between … Read more

Well, you’ve found the show notes for the first episode of Young House Love Has A Podcast. In this episode we talk about what the internet thinks belongs in “rich households” and share simple, affordable ways to make your home feel a little more elevated without spending a fortune. We also give an update on … Read more

Hi friends! I wanted to share a few home decor sales that might interest you this holiday weekend, along with photos of several pieces from my own home that are on sale right now. A few Presidents’ Day Weekend home decor sales: Amazon has many deals in their deals section. See some of my favorite … Read more

Remember the almond toilet that came with our master bathroom (which we recently replaced with a taller, cleaner white model)? For a while the old almond fixture sat in our entryway. Yes, that’s a bit odd, but there was a reason. We decided to try selling it on Craigslist. When John discovered it was a … Read more