My Job Chart: Building Responsible, Independent Kids
Job Chart for Kids {free and online!} As a parent of three, I’ve watched my daughters grow into responsible young women, and…
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Silk Obsession: How to Style and Care for Silk Pieces
***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries*** This week’s giveaway is truly magnifique. It comes from Paris and features beautifully crafted textiles…
How Daily Routines Transform Your Life and Productivity
About fifteen years ago I discovered a simple habit that quietly transformed my home and my life. It wasn’t complicated or flashy—just…
Coastal Cottage Style: Beach House Design Inspiration
We’re house optimists, so even as our beach house literally comes apart — mold, termite damage, faulty wiring, no HVAC, a failing…
10 Creative Ways to Transform and Repurpose Kitchen Cabinets
BHG – Refresh Cabinet Doors 1. Create Fresh Looks with Molding If you want more value from your existing cabinets, consider adding…
Downsizing After 5 Years: What’s Changed and What I Learned
In November 2020 we published a post called “What’s It Like To Downsize” after living in our smaller house for six months.…
Entryway Lantern Light Fixture Makeover: Before and After Reveal
Lantern Wall Light One of the first projects we usually tackle when moving into a new home is swapping out the wall…
Inside Our New Home: Full Video Tour and Room-by-Room Walkthrough
It’s been exactly one month since move-in day, and we’ve been meaning to share a video tour of the house — no…
10 Styling Tips for Large Living Rooms and Awkward Spaces
House & Home After sharing tips for styling small living rooms, many readers asked for advice for larger living rooms. While a…
How to Create a Built-In Bed Nook Using IKEA Wardrobes for Extra Storage
We kicked off 2008 with a home-improvement sprint that turned out to be bigger than expected. On New Year’s Day we were…
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