When we last updated you on the Habitat for Humanity showhouse we’re helping with (previous progress was posted on the project blog), the exterior was mostly finished and just waiting for paint. Then Richmond was hit with three weeks of rare snow, which slowed things down. While we continued finalizing materials like light fixtures, tile, … Read more

Creating Visual Flow Room to Room Ilove when rooms flow—when you can stand in one space and look through to a hallway or another room and everything feels cohesive rather than jarring or unfinished. My home doesn’t need to be perfect, but a sense of flow brings a calmness that matters to me. After a … Read more

We’ve been racing to finish and photograph every room in the duplex so we can list it on Airbnb for weeklong summer stays. There’s still work left—two kitchens, two living rooms, two laundry rooms, and two more bedrooms and bathrooms—but it feels huge to be completely done with the four rooms in this post. Consider … Read more

Over the years of managing a busy household with kids and pets, I’ve learned that keeping a home “clean enough” comes down to efficiency and the habit of cleaning as you go. Cleaning more often is not extra work—it’s actually less effort than letting messes accumulate until they become overwhelming. Being prepared with the right … Read more

HHello friends! How is everyone doing? It’s been one of those weeks where my to-do list seems to outpace my finished list, but I made room for a few small updates around the house that I’m excited to share. I’ve been enjoying the new counter stools I picked up at Target for the kitchen island. … Read more

We thought frozen pipes were something we’d left behind when we moved to Florida, but last month’s arctic blast dropped temperatures into the low 20s for three nights in a row, with an all-time low of 18 degrees — an event locals called once-in-a-century in Northwest Florida. That was worrying because many Florida homes aren’t … Read more

Job Chart for Kids {free and online!} As a parent of three, I’ve watched my daughters grow into responsible young women, and now I’m navigating the pre-teen years with my son Luke. We wanted this summer to be fun and relaxed, but also a time for him to build responsibility at home. Finding a balance … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries*** This week’s giveaway is truly magnifique. It comes from Paris and features beautifully crafted textiles that bring a touch of refined elegance to any home. Home Addict designs luxurious home textiles using pure silk, traditional weaving methods and fair trade practices. While the designs are created in Paris, … Read more

About fifteen years ago I discovered a simple habit that quietly transformed my home and my life. It wasn’t complicated or flashy—just a steady, sustainable practice that made a big difference over time. I’d tried every complicated system I could find for maintaining a house and I kept failing. When homemaking feels like failure, it’s … Read more

We’re house optimists, so even as our beach house literally comes apart — mold, termite damage, faulty wiring, no HVAC, a failing foundation and more — we focus on the fun design ideas that keep us motivated. The structural work is slow and painstaking, and we’ll share updates on the rebuild as it progresses. For … Read more