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It’s about to get exciting… First, a quick aside: I’m a fan of Jones Soda partly because of the random little fortunes…
Board and Batten Dining Room with Deep Blue Walls: Stylish Ideas
The boldest color we’ve ever used on any wall is Martha Stewart’s Plumage, which we painted throughout our guest room walls. We’ve…
Haunted Beach House: The Room That Won’t Let Us Leave
In honor of Halloween, we’re sharing a genuinely spooky occurrence at our beach house that baffled us for months (even I, usually…
Pop-O-Matic Game Freebie: How to Claim Yours Today
***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!*** This week’s random winner is… Megan (who simply and politely just entered…
Finding Closure: How to Move On and Heal After Loss
You may remember us mentioning the charming “bed & breakfast” house around the corner a few times. We’ve admired it for years—not…
How to Seal Ardex Concrete Countertops for Lasting Protection
Thanks for all the kind messages about Teddy’s arrival last week. We’re home and settling into life with a newborn again (any…
Choosing the Right Grout Color: A Practical Guide for Tiles
If you have a tiling project coming up, do yourself a favor and remember Mapei Flexcolor grout. floor tiles: pink, white, and taupe After grouting multiple…
Saying Goodbye to Clara’s Room: How to Let Go and Remember
Before we left our second house for the last time, we took this photo of Clara in the room where she woke…
Incredible Attic Remodel Ideas to Transform Your Space
When I was a kid and my parents took us to open houses for fun, my sister and I always claimed the…
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