Yup, this highly embarrassing video can only mean one thing: it’s Pinterest Challenge time (not sponsored by Pinterest or anyone else — a fun idea dreamt up by Katie Bower to encourage us to stop pinning and start doing). My favorite part is the outtake. Yes, I joke that I’m going to pee on myself … Read more

In short: we removed one pair of exterior doors from our bedroom, reducing the total from eight to six, and it’s been a great change. We mainly use the center set of doors to go outside, but the remaining doors flood the room with light and frame a lovely view that really defines the space. … Read more

We’re back with another house-crashing visit from our recent road trip through Charlotte, North Carolina. You may have caught a sneak peek of the amazing kitchen already, and now we’re filling in the rest. The homeowners were incredibly warm and welcoming, and their transformed 1960s ranch is full of charm. Even the exterior caught our … Read more

With our kids’ summer break starting this weekend, we came up with a playful twist on our usual summer reading goals. The idea began during a family walk while we played “would you rather.” When we got home we sketched a paper template, and an hour later Sherry mentioned it on Instagram. Her DMs quickly … Read more

As we mentioned yesterday, it’s Blogiversary Week — we can’t believe we’ve been at this for half a decade. To celebrate, we recorded a typical day from both of our perspectives so you can see what each of us — and even Clara and Burger — are doing at any given time. Here’s how a … Read more

Yesterday marked our sixth wedding anniversary. To celebrate the memory of our 7/7/07 wedding, we’re hosting a special giveaway that combines the traditional gifts for the 1st anniversary (paper) and the 6th (sugar) — after all, 1 + 6 = 7, and we like to sneak a seven into things whenever possible. First up is … Read more

There’s been a big change in our kitchen — literally a new hole in the house. Okay, technically it’s a new door, but it made a huge difference. Our last post shared the photos and details of the new kitchen porch we built just outside the cooking area. Now let’s look at what changed inside. … Read more

Two of our readers sent in photos of projects they completed after being inspired by our blog, and we were thrilled to see the results. First up is Erin’s dining area, now sporting a CB2 pendant that she hung above her table. She chose the green version of the linen-colored fixture we featured, and it … Read more

We didn’t expect to find $1 cabinets like the ones we scored for the office built-ins, but we still made a trip to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore to look for the four cabinets needed to build our peninsula and frame in the microwave and fridge. We were able to reuse the 36″ cabinet that … Read more

When it comes to hanging curtains, we always recommend going high and wide to make windows appear larger and to add height and drama to a room. Much like paint, curtains can transform a space; a few floor-to-ceiling panels instantly give a room a finished, polished look. Below is a simple, effective method for hanging … Read more