Hi friends! Last week our family escaped for a little beginning-of-summer getaway to one of our favorite nearby towns, Port Townsend. If you haven’t visited, Port Townsend is a charming coastal town a couple of hours from Seattle by car and ferry—perfect for a quick trip or a relaxed weekend away. We’ve returned to Port … Read more

Inspiration is everywhere. While John and I were waiting to pick up a friend at a spa (yes, we hang out in lobbies like that), I found myself photographing the beautifully packaged soaps and candles on display. I admit it—I was the person taking pictures of the scent sachets and candle boxes—but it felt worthwhile. … Read more

When Dana sent us her simple, budget-friendly stencil project, we had to share it. Below she describes how she used a knot stencil to transform everyday fabric into stylish home accents. I wanted to pass along a quick, inexpensive project that your work inspired. A while back you featured the knot stencil from Sunny’s Goodtime … Read more

And now a post that’s a little more about everyday life than home improvement. When people ask what question we get most often, they usually expect it to be about paint or demo. Instead, it’s always some version of: How are you liking cloth diapers? How many do you have? What brand are they? Did … Read more

I can’t believe the week is already halfway over and tomorrow is Thanksgiving. I had so many plans for this week, including getting much of the house decorated for Christmas, but life had other ideas. Instead of checking off boxes, I found myself juggling projects and deadlines and making far less progress than I imagined. … Read more

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!*** Our winner, chosen by random.org, is… Sharon (she’s hoping to be matched with a piece of art to finish a master bedroom renovation). Congratulations! Art.com is full of affordable options to cure Naked Wall Syndrome (like the horse prints we recently purchased), so … Read more

Adding a headboard is an easy way to give your bedroom a finished, cozy look. Building a DIY upholstered headboard is affordable and customizable—you choose the fabric, size, and details—and it’s remarkably straightforward (this version cost about $66). Below we walk through a classic, rectangular upholstered headboard project, with step-by-step instructions and photos to guide … Read more

You are invited to The HomeBody Gathering Place. Scroll down to learn more! How often have we wished for the chance to slow down, be more present, spend extra time with family, or focus on our homes? This unusual moment invites us to make the most of what we’ve been given and to create beauty … Read more

This may already be familiar to readers who picked up the latest issue of Do It Yourself magazine, but we’re excited to share that our first column has been published. For this column, DIY asked us to respond to decorating dilemmas from both partners in a relationship. We began by answering a question from Nicole, … Read more

We finally put our Christmas tree back up a few days ago, even though boxes and general chaos still surround us. We knew we wouldn’t be completely unpacked before the holidays, but taking an hour to decorate in our new house for our little one’s first Christmas felt perfect. We found a great spot in … Read more