UPDATE: This post isn’t kept current with the latest tour info. For our official, regularly updated tour page, please visit our book tour section. The day has arrived: we can finally share the finalized tour dates for our book, straight from the publisher. A few important things to note: 1. We wish we could visit … Read more

Whether you’re already decorating for Christmas or still savoring the last days of fall, this is the season when we want to nest and make our homes feel warm and inviting. Here are five simple, practical ways to add cozy charm to your home now and carry it through the winter months. Even if it’s … Read more

Want to see a pregnant woman relaxing in a crib? Here you go. I made a mobile for our little boy. It’s a blend of rustic and modern: a natural manzanita branch holds colorful circular disks that hang at varied lengths. It’s simple and cheerful, and putting it up made me feel unexpectedly ready for … Read more

Rug shopping can feel overwhelming. There are countless retailers, styles, colors, and materials to consider, and returning rugs isn’t always easy. If you get paralyzed by too many choices, you’re not alone—I often rely on trusted recommendations or photos of rugs in real homes to help me decide. Because readers ask about the rugs in … Read more

Despite not being finished, our beach house made a surprise television appearance on HGTV this past Sunday night. If you watched, you might have spotted it on the right side of the screen — our deteriorating siding ended up taking up a solid chunk of screen time. We had no idea the episode would include … Read more

***This giveaway is now closed – see who won below!*** This week’s randomly selected winner is… Sheilagh (whose talents include “all aspects of art and being crafty!”). Congratulations! Sharing the finished results of a project is one of the most rewarding parts of DIY. HouseTalent is a free site designed to make that easy: upload … Read more

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] One of the questions I’m asked most often is where I find the lights in our home. Today I’m sharing a complete roundup of the lighting throughout our house and the Tiny Cottage—every fixture I can source. Many of the items shown are the exact fixtures we own; … Read more

At least that’s how I feel about stairs. Some people hate them, but after seeing countless beautiful staircases on Pinterest and a slew of creative DIY stair updates, I found myself wanting stairs badly. After seven years of living in single-level houses, we fell in love with a home that has a second floor. Part … Read more

We’re excited to share that the Petersik family is growing. Our newest addition is expected on May 19th, and we couldn’t be happier—even if it means one member won’t be “the baby” anymore. Yes, Sherry is pregnant, and we’re thrilled to tell you! We’ll share more details on Friday, so feel free to leave questions … Read more

*** This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** We’ve drawn two random winners this week: Eileen Marie (she teaches in Chicago) and Kristin M (a mom to an energetic two-year-old). Congratulations to both winners! Cutting Edge Stencils has also offered a 20% discount code — YHL20 — valid through Sunday. … Read more