Top Books to Prepare Kids for Becoming a Big Sister or Brother
A few people have asked how we’re preparing Clara for a baby brother. Besides getting her a baby boy doll when we…
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NYT, RVA, Chicago and Toronto: Top U.S. & Canadian City Stories
Quick note: Tomorrow (Saturday) we’ll be in Dallas at 11am at the West Elm on 5307 East Mockingbird Lane for cookies, cocoa…
How We Edit Blog Photos with Photoshop for Professional Results
Since Photoshop is our primary tool for editing blog photos and we’re often asked for a list of tips, here’s a condensed,…
Beach House Year-End Home Tour: Coastal Decor & Design Highlights
Beach house updates—big and small—are happening so quickly it’s been a challenge to document everything. I walked through the entire house yesterday…
Sherry vs. The Bathtub: Beach House Showdown #77
The beach house is finally feeling like a real home. After more than a year of work, it now has functioning appliances,…
Sustainable Cookware: How to Cook Greener at Home
We can hardly believe it’s nearly 2009. It feels like summer just passed, yet the holidays have come and gone. Here’s a…
Top Thrift Store Finds That Look Expensive on a Budget
I wanted to share four recent thrift and bargain finds (technically nine items, since I picked up six matching mugs) that I’ve…
Blue Calcite Crystal Meaning and Healing Properties
Blue calcite is a striking and less common variety of a very common mineral. Regular calcite appears in many environments and contributes…
How to Paint Furniture Like a Pro: Step-by-Step Guide
Whether you plan to paint a chair, table, or any wooden piece, the basic process is the same. This table started as…
Painted Wall Stripes for Bedroom and Bathroom Decorating Ideas
When Jamie sent photos of her elegantly striped walls—an update inspired by our bathroom painting project—we had to share the impressive transformation.…
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