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

Here’s a simple, charming idea that complements our vacation jars and framed key art projects — and it costs next to nothing. The concept came from my creative husband. On one of our first trips together, while writing postcards to family and friends, he suggested we save one postcard and write it to ourselves. It … Read more

Okay, we’re stepping away from the usual kitchen redesign posts to share a smaller-scale but equally impressive project. Calling it “small” is a bit of a stretch when it involves tracing and arranging 120 hand-drawn monsters, but the result is worth it. Here’s Jen’s account of how she turned her son’s artwork into a one-of-a-kind … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries.*** We’re continuing our eco-friendly theme this week with a giveaway from Bright and Bold. They offer a variety of sustainable home goods, including the popular Envirosax bags, jewelry, and thoughtful gift items. Best of all, everything ships to the U.S. for free, making it easy to adopt greener … Read more

We finally found chairs for the dining room, all thanks to a Craigslist listing our friend Sandra emailed us (many thanks!). You might be thinking: Parsons chairs? Yes—exactly what we wanted from the start. Thirty dollars each? Sold. The odd green-and-blue swirly fabric? That can be fixed. Because the price was right (we negotiated them … Read more

Things are starting to feel a little Dexter-esque as we get ready to open up our wall. When a wall comes down, dust is inevitable, so we put up protective plastic to keep the rest of the house clean. To match the mood, I deliberately left these photos a bit dark and moody — theme … Read more

Now that spring has arrived, summer feels just around the corner. This will be our first full summer using the beach house (last year we were still tiling all three bathrooms through Labor Day), and our plan is to spend as much time there as possible—both to chip away at the to-do list and to … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – scroll down to the bottom to see who won!*** We’re always hunting for fresh artwork to fill our walls, so we’re excited to feature a giveaway from Barcelona-based illustrator Judy Kaufmann. Her striking prints—sometimes vivid, sometimes minimalist—combine simplicity with intricate detail. Below are a few favorites, and … Read more

Last year John’s younger sister Carrie moved to Philadelphia for work and settled into a cute high-rise apartment that needed a little inexpensive refresh. For under $200 we made a quick trip to Ikea, picked up art and accessories, and transformed her space in an afternoon (here’s that story). A year later she was transferred … Read more