Terrain is full of cheerful, whimsical spring accessories right now. I always find decorating inspiration there—both for items to buy and for ways to style pieces I already own. Even when I’m simply browsing, their styled images offer fresh color palettes, clever pairings, tablescape ideas, and seasonal styling tips that spark creativity. Often I’m inspired … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** We’re ready to dive in: random.org has chosen a winner for this week’s giveaway. The lucky winner is… Cher (who swims about 20 laps each day in the summer). Congratulations! One piece in our kitchen that always makes us smile is the print … Read more

More often than not we’re finishing Clara’s homemade Christmas gift right up to the last minute—sometimes with things still drying in the garage on Christmas Eve—and this year was no exception. The best part of sharing the project after gifting it is getting to include photos of her playing with it, which is always our … Read more

Welcome to my Fifth Annual Fall Nesting series! {Fall Front Porch Decorating} I’m so glad you’re here. It’s hard to believe this is my fifth annual series, but if I’m going to keep a tradition, Fall and nesting are perfect subjects—both inspire me more than almost anything else when it comes to the home. Over … Read more

Sources: Mirror // Rug It’s important to me that our home feels cozy and inviting and reflects the personalities of the people who live here. One way I express that is by introducing small, unexpected touches into seasonal decor. I’ve always loved quirky animals in decor, so when I found a brass fox and a … Read more

Thanks to the generous support from True Value, our basement is finally dry and usable for storage. We tackled waterproofing and prep work earlier (see our previous posts about prepping the basement) and then made a trip to Ikea to pick up most of the items from the simple mood board we shared recently. Expedit … Read more

Gold Scissors // Burlap Fabric I believe entertaining should feel relaxed, not stressful. When you’re hustling to clean and plan the food, elaborate table decorations often get pushed aside. For those last-minute occasions when you still want a charming, memorable table arrangement, this simple burlap-wrapped potted plant idea comes together in minutes and looks intentionally … Read more

We’re a little embarrassed to reveal what we’re about to show you, but we’re only human. Like many of you, we juggle busy lives and sometimes projects slip to the bottom of the to‑do list. Our detached two‑car garage has suffered from exactly that—out of sight, out of mind. Since it’s separate from the house, … Read more

One unfortunate fact about our wedding is that it flew by so fast we barely touched our food. We never really had the chance to savor the DIY menu — a bold choice we made instead of hiring a caterer. Call it daring or crazy, but we prepared the entire wedding meal ourselves. When our … Read more

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