We’re excited to bring you an easy to share, pinnable mood board of all the items in our recent bedroom makeover! It can be frustrating when you see something in our home that you love, and we let you know that an item in our home is vintage....

Today we’re rounding up all of the deep red paint colors we considered for our recent primary bedroom refresh! If you haven’t checked out the big reveal of our primary bedroom refresh, we urge you to check it out prior to diving in to...

This is how we used gel stain over an existing wood stain to create a rich, uniform finish. Giving Our Tired Headboard a Makeover We’re so happy you are enjoying our bedroom refresh as much as we do! It’s been an absolute dream to tuck...

After 8 years of leaving our bedroom largely as-is, we gave it a sweeping makeover that includes a new color, lowered bed and updated textiles. A Cozy, Moody Bedroom Refresh The primary bedroom in our Chicago home was one of the earliest projects we...

Today we’re rounding up a few of our favorite tools that seem gimmicky, but actually do the job they claim to do! We’re firm believers in using the right tool for the job and buying that tool once. We prefer tools that wear well and last...

This week, we’re celebrating the one year anniversary of our Red House! In honor of this milestone, we’re highlighting the top 5 changes we’ve made to the space. The Red House just celebrated its first birthday under our care! You...

Have you styled faux stems in your home" They’re more realistic than ever, and I’m sharing my styling tips with you, too! Faux Stems Have Come a Long Way! If you had told me 10 years ago that I’d be styling faux greenery in my...

There’s a lot happening behind-the-scenes at our Michigan Red House! Here’s what we’re doing to prep for bigger upcoming projects. Behind-the-Scenes When we left off at the Red House, things were looking much more finished than...

March is here and that signals a few things for us – spring cleaning, the start of backyard BBQ season and planning for our annual Spring Break trip! Since Lucy has been in school, our family has a tradition of road-tripping South to chase...

We’ve put the final touches on the design for our Red House half bath, and we’ve been bursting to share it with you! Let’s dive in. Structured Nostalgia + a Touch of Quirk The tiny half bath in the Red House started life as an...

With spring and summer just around the corner, we’ve rounded up dinnerware that not only looks great on your patio, but is also shatter-proof and dishwasher friendly. Patio Weather Approaches! Yesterday in Chicago, the high temperature was 71...

This is how we took a hole in the market and created an extra long shower curtain without needing a seamstress. It’s easier than you might think! Why Don’t Extra Long Shower Curtains Exist" We ask ourselves this every single time we...

Let’s go on a tour of the Red House Bathroom, deliciously designed in head-to-toe muted pinks, terrazzo and warm wood accents. Happy Reveal Day! If you feel like this day has been a long time coming, I don’t blame you! We first shared...

Today we’re providing an overview of all of the different ways we combine form and function with window coverings in our home! In 2023, we gave our living room, primary bedroom, dining room and craft room a sprucing-up with fresh window...

We’ve made big changes around the blog, with the biggest being: It’s not just a blog anymore! Keep reading to see our favorite features and how you can more easily navigate our virtual home. New Year, New Look We can’t tell you how...

Open shelving has been making appearances in kitchen renovations for decades, but is this trend on its way out" Is Open Shelving Still a ‘Thing’" Through our virtual design consultations, we’ve helped many of you to tie...

Welcome to the half bath in the Red House! Located off of the primary bedroom, this room is small and needs to be as functional as it is beautiful. Meet the Half Bath! With the main bathroom complete and kitchen planning in the works, we’re in...

Answering the question: ‘Where did you get that frame"’ These are the frames we purchase on repeat, whether it’s for a gallery wall or a single piece of statement art. Where Did You Get That Frame" There are two pieces to...

These short winter days can be such a MOOD, but we’re sharing the items in our home that make these cold weather months bearable. Stay Inside a While I might be optimistic, but I like to start my spring countdown right around this time of...

File this fun and simple project under ‘one-I’ve-been-thinking-about-for-years-and-finally-doing.’ Sometimes I’ll get an idea in my head for a project, and then things happen. Like life. Time moves too quickly. I forget about...

This post is sponsored by Lowe’s. Much like our skinny little guest room, our skinny little workshop has seen a couple of incarnations since we’ve been in our Chicago home. When we first whipped it into shape a few years ago, CC was...

sectional | table | chair | pouf | art | sconce | vintage rug (similar) Coffee tables are a little tricky, aren’t they" The smaller your room, the trickier it gets, too. We’ve been through several, with...

check sheets | quilt | sherpa floor cushions | sconce | vintage rug (similar) | bookcase Tree House’s best kept secret is, without a doubt, the sleeping loft. It’s tucked directly above the living room and...

? Rarely do two days look the same around here, so we’re sharing a day (okay, two!) in the life while we balance a doctor’s appointment, meetings with contractors, and a trip to the tree farm. Plus, we take you behind-the-scenes of a...

Think of this gift guide as a catch-all for everyone else on your list – all of these picks are intended to be universally loved! Did you draw a random name for the office pool" Need to grab something thoughtful for a cousin you wish you...