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  • Books 9
    • Sep 14, 2022 Reading List :: September 2022 Sep 14, 2022
    • Dec 13, 2022 My Favorite 22 Books of 2022 Dec 13, 2022
    • Apr 22, 2023 Books I've Enjoyed Lately Apr 22, 2023
    • Jul 11, 2023 Books I've Enjoyed Lately - Summer 2023 Jul 11, 2023
    • Dec 13, 2023 Some of my favorite books from 2023 Dec 13, 2023
    • Apr 24, 2024 Books I've Enjoyed Lately Apr 24, 2024
    • Sep 18, 2024 Books I've Enjoyed Lately: Fall 2024 Sep 18, 2024
    • Dec 17, 2024 Some of my Favorite Books of the Year: Dec 2024 Dec 17, 2024
    • Mar 12, 2025 9 Books to Read Over Spring Break Mar 12, 2025
  • Country Living 8
    • Apr 20, 2020 Bringing Home Baby Chicks Apr 20, 2020
    • Jul 13, 2020 Our Chicken Coop! Jul 13, 2020
    • Jul 27, 2020 What a 'Typical' Day Looks Like for Us (July 2020) Jul 27, 2020
    • Aug 3, 2020 Zucchini Cake With Raspberry Buttercream Aug 3, 2020
    • Aug 20, 2020 What's Your Go-To Meal? Aug 20, 2020
    • Mar 20, 2023 It's Spring! Mar 20, 2023
    • May 18, 2024 How to Arrange an Overflowing Bouquet of Lilacs & Keep Them From Wilting May 18, 2024
    • Aug 6, 2024 Was Leaving Country Life Behind for In-Town Living the Right Move for Our Family? Aug 6, 2024
  • DIYs 61
    • Feb 13, 2014 DIY // How To Make Old Wood Drawers Slide Easier Feb 13, 2014
    • Jun 4, 2014 DIY // Installing Kitchen Shelves Over A Tile Backsplash Jun 4, 2014
    • Sep 5, 2014 A Classic Chalkboard Freezer DIY Sep 5, 2014
    • Sep 12, 2014 The Bryant House Kitchen: Before and After Sep 12, 2014
    • Jan 5, 2015 An Antique-Quilt Teepee for the Little Guy Jan 5, 2015
    • Jan 15, 2015 DIY: How to Build a Play Teepee (for $22)! Jan 15, 2015
    • Mar 12, 2015 Outside Projects Mar 12, 2015
    • Apr 17, 2015 An Arbor, a Kegerator, and a Wedding Apr 17, 2015
    • Aug 20, 2015 A Cement Tile Backsplash in the Kitchen Aug 20, 2015
    • Sep 16, 2015 DIY Contributor: coco+kelley Sep 16, 2015
    • Oct 21, 2015 Our Craigslist Headboard Oct 21, 2015
    • Dec 8, 2015 Our Tiny Master Bathroom: What it Cost Dec 8, 2015
    • Jan 13, 2016 Dexter Kitchen: Butcher Block Countertops Jan 13, 2016
    • Jan 28, 2016 Dexter Kitchen Renovation Part 2: the Reveal Jan 28, 2016
    • Mar 18, 2016 Guest Bedroom: Striking Craigslist Gold Mar 18, 2016
    • Apr 8, 2016 DIY Hanging Brass Light Apr 8, 2016
    • Dec 6, 2016 The Farmhouse // Refinishing our 104-year-old Hardwood Floors Ourselves Dec 6, 2016
    • Dec 8, 2016 The Farmhouse // The Cost of Refinishing our Hardwood Floors Ourselves Dec 8, 2016
    • Oct 17, 2017 DIY Glider Chair (it's easy, I swear!) Oct 17, 2017
    • Oct 31, 2017 Porch House // Lessons Learned from Finishing the Hardwood Floors Ourselves Oct 31, 2017
    • May 29, 2018 DIY Pinch Pleat Curtains // How to Make Budget IKEA Curtains Look Like a Million Bucks May 29, 2018
    • Jun 26, 2018 Tacoma Converted Garage // DIY Picture Frame Molding in the Dining Nook Jun 26, 2018
    • Sep 27, 2018 Tacoma Converted Garage // DIY Built-In Hood Vent Tutorial Sep 27, 2018
    • Nov 21, 2018 DIY Tutorial // How to Install a Tiled Shower Surround Nov 21, 2018
    • Dec 10, 2018 DIY // How to Install Panel Moulding Dec 10, 2018
    • Jan 7, 2019 how to build a diy marble top side table - the Grit and Polish Jan 7, 2019
    • Jan 28, 2019 Dexter House Kitchen // How to Make a New Faucet the Centerpiece of a Kitchen Jan 28, 2019
    • Feb 7, 2019 DIY // How to Install Shaker Pegs Feb 7, 2019
    • Mar 11, 2019 DIY // How to Add a New Door to an Old Cabinet Box Mar 11, 2019
    • Apr 1, 2019 How to Replace a skeleton key For An Old Door Apr 1, 2019
    • Jul 11, 2019 DIY // How To Build A Patio And Lay Pavers Jul 11, 2019
    • Aug 26, 2019 DIY // How to Cut, Sand, Install, and Finish a Butcher Block Countertop Aug 26, 2019
    • Sep 12, 2019 How to DIY a Panel-Ready Dishwasher (+ What Ours Cost) Sep 12, 2019
    • Oct 3, 2019 DIY // How to Paint ANY Wood Floor Oct 3, 2019
    • Oct 10, 2019 How To Build A Hanging Laundry Rack (aka An English-Style Airer) Oct 10, 2019
    • Nov 14, 2019 DIY // How to Build A Shaker Peg Shelf Nov 14, 2019
    • Dec 16, 2019 How to Make a Dried Orange Garland Dec 16, 2019
    • Dec 17, 2019 DIY // How to Router a Butcher Block Edge Dec 17, 2019
    • Feb 3, 2020 Everything You Wanted to Know about Painting with a Sprayer Feb 3, 2020
    • Feb 13, 2020 DIY // Built-In Shelving Unit Feb 13, 2020
    • Feb 18, 2020 Farmhouse Pantry // A Solid Marble Backsplash With Curved Corners (I Really, really love It!) Feb 18, 2020
    • Feb 24, 2020 DIY // How to Paint Cabinets by Hand (+ An Update On Our Farmhouse Pantry) Feb 24, 2020
    • Mar 9, 2020 DIY // The Easiest Way to Install Crown Molding, Ever! Mar 9, 2020
    • Mar 23, 2020 DIY // How to Remove Stains from Marble Surfaces using a Homemade Poultice Mar 23, 2020
    • Apr 13, 2020 6 DIY Projects You Can Tackle During Quarantine Apr 13, 2020
    • Apr 16, 2020 DIY // How to Install Vertical Tongue-and-Groove Paneling Apr 16, 2020
    • Oct 29, 2020 DIY // Laying a Cobblestone Paver Walkway Oct 29, 2020
    • Jan 14, 2021 Homeowner Basics: How to Solder Copper Pipes Jan 14, 2021
    • Feb 24, 2021 DIY How to Build a Curved Plaster Hood Vent Feb 24, 2021
    • Apr 28, 2021 DIY Metal String Light Hook Apr 28, 2021
    • Jun 16, 2022 Pleated Fabric Lamp Shade Roundup Jun 16, 2022
    • Jun 28, 2022 DIY Cafe Curtain Jun 28, 2022
    • Aug 11, 2022 DIY // How to Paint a Vintage Cast Iron Tub Aug 11, 2022
    • Jan 21, 2023 diy Peplum Lampshade Jan 21, 2023
    • Mar 28, 2023 How to Replace a Light Fixture's Glass Shade Mar 28, 2023
    • Sep 27, 2023 A New Runner for the Farmhouse Stairs Sep 27, 2023
    • May 8, 2024 A Handmade Table For Nana's Patio (Just in Time for Mother's Day!) May 8, 2024
    • Jul 17, 2024 Our DIY Patterned Penny Tile Floor at the Poplar Cottage Jul 17, 2024
    • Feb 12, 2025 How to Install Vinyl Peel-and-Stick Tile Floors (Poplar Mudroom update!) Feb 12, 2025
    • Mar 5, 2025 DIY Unlaquered Brass Gallery Rail (on a budget!) Mar 5, 2025
    • Apr 9, 2025 Garrett's Ingenious trick for Keeping a Tension Shower Curtain Rod From Falling Down Apr 9, 2025
  • Design & Decorating 171
    • May 8, 2014 The Wild Child's Adventure Nursery May 8, 2014
    • Jun 4, 2014 DIY // Installing Kitchen Shelves Over A Tile Backsplash Jun 4, 2014
    • Aug 8, 2014 Living Room Sneak Peak Aug 8, 2014
    • Aug 15, 2014 The Great Living Room Debate and a Reveal Aug 15, 2014
    • Sep 5, 2014 A Classic Chalkboard Freezer DIY Sep 5, 2014
    • Sep 9, 2014 A Bit of Fall Stowed Away Sep 9, 2014
    • Sep 12, 2014 The Bryant House Kitchen: Before and After Sep 12, 2014
    • Sep 16, 2014 I Heart Costco Art Sep 16, 2014
    • Dec 2, 2014 More from the Wallingford House: Our First Dining Room Dec 2, 2014
    • Dec 12, 2014 Wilder's Nursery Re-Reveal Dec 12, 2014
    • Dec 19, 2014 A Bit of Holiday Cheer Dec 19, 2014
    • Jan 5, 2015 An Antique-Quilt Teepee for the Little Guy Jan 5, 2015
    • Jan 15, 2015 DIY: How to Build a Play Teepee (for $22)! Jan 15, 2015
    • Jan 23, 2015 My Sister's Living Room Jan 23, 2015
    • Feb 2, 2015 What's on Your...Bathroom Vanity Feb 2, 2015
    • Mar 3, 2015 What's On Your...Kitchen Counter Mar 3, 2015
    • Mar 27, 2015 A Look at Style: Natty Bohemian Mar 27, 2015
    • Apr 7, 2015 What's on Your...Coffee Table Apr 7, 2015
    • Apr 21, 2015 New Addition in the Kitchen Apr 21, 2015
    • May 5, 2015 Ravenna Living Room Reveal (Take #2) May 5, 2015
    • May 15, 2015 Bathroom Updates: Plants, Pictures, and Potty Training May 15, 2015
    • Jun 11, 2015 Dexter Master Bath Design Plan Jun 11, 2015
    • Jul 2, 2015 Craigslist Scores: June Edition Jul 2, 2015
    • Jul 21, 2015 Master Bedroom Inspiration Jul 21, 2015
    • Aug 4, 2015 A Flower-Filled House in Detroit Aug 4, 2015
    • Aug 13, 2015 Our Tuxedo Kitchen Plan Aug 13, 2015
    • Aug 18, 2015 Searching for the BEST Cabinet Hardware: A Recessed Pull Roundup Aug 18, 2015
    • Sep 10, 2015 A Look at the Mudroom Sep 10, 2015
    • Sep 29, 2015 We've Officially Moved (Again!) Sep 29, 2015
    • Oct 1, 2015 Moving into the Dexter Living Room Oct 1, 2015
    • Oct 27, 2015 Back Door Guests are Best Oct 27, 2015
    • Nov 3, 2015 Dexter Dining Room: Before and After Nov 3, 2015
    • Nov 5, 2015 Wilder's Art Nook in the Dining Room Nov 5, 2015
    • Dec 8, 2015 Our Tiny Master Bathroom: What it Cost Dec 8, 2015
    • Feb 18, 2016 Wilder's Third Bedroom Feb 18, 2016
    • Mar 4, 2016 A Room for Living + the Finished Fireplace Mar 4, 2016
    • Mar 15, 2016 Guest Bedroom: Finally Getting Around to It Mar 15, 2016
    • Mar 18, 2016 Guest Bedroom: Striking Craigslist Gold Mar 18, 2016
    • Mar 30, 2016 Guest Bedroom: A Cozy Space for Guests Mar 30, 2016
    • Jul 1, 2016 Dexter Master Bedroom, Currently Jul 1, 2016
    • Aug 18, 2016 The Farmhouse | Starting the Nursery Aug 18, 2016
    • Aug 29, 2016 The Farmhouse | Wallpapering the Baby Nook Aug 29, 2016
    • Sep 29, 2016 Farmhouse Nursery // Design Plan Sep 29, 2016
    • Oct 4, 2016 Farmhouse Nursery // The Hanging Out Hanging Up Hanging Around Hanging Chair Oct 4, 2016
    • Oct 11, 2016 Farmhouse Nursery // Shelves & Picking Art Oct 11, 2016
    • Feb 7, 2017 Farmhouse Nursery // The Current Version Feb 7, 2017
    • Feb 21, 2017 Farmhouse Living Room // The Prettiest Chandelier Feb 21, 2017
    • Feb 28, 2017 Vintage Find // A Jenny Lind Spool Bed Feb 28, 2017
    • Mar 21, 2017 Wilder's Farmhouse Bedroom // The Reveal Mar 21, 2017
    • Jun 6, 2017 Farmhouse Entryway // the Kids' Alphabet Wall Jun 6, 2017
    • Jun 20, 2017 Vintage Find // Farmhouse Office Cabinet Jun 20, 2017
    • Jun 27, 2017 Farmhouse Office // Progress Update Jun 27, 2017
    • Jul 11, 2017 Master Bedroom Update // Preparing for Baby (and a home birth) Jul 11, 2017
    • Aug 8, 2017 Farmhouse Office // Chair + Trestle Desk Pairings Aug 8, 2017
    • Sep 12, 2017 Bryant House // Why We Turned a Traditional Rental into an Airbnb Sep 12, 2017
    • Nov 7, 2017 Ideas for Inexpensive Art Nov 7, 2017
    • Dec 19, 2017 Porch House // A Green-Filled Holiday Home Tour Dec 19, 2017
    • Dec 21, 2017 My Sister's Home // Holiday Dining Room Dec 21, 2017
    • Jan 16, 2018 The Porch House // Adding vintage charm to a New Kitchen Jan 16, 2018
    • Jan 23, 2018 8 Great Wallpapers for a Powder Bathroom Jan 23, 2018
    • Jan 25, 2018 Why we opt for REAL House Plants and Flowers in our homes Jan 25, 2018
    • Feb 13, 2018 Farmhouse Master Bedroom Update // How We're Surviving Winter Feb 13, 2018
    • Feb 27, 2018 How to Find Furniture on Craigslist + Our Favorite Finds EVER! Feb 27, 2018
    • Apr 10, 2018 Vintage Find // Cane Bed Frame Apr 10, 2018
    • May 29, 2018 DIY Pinch Pleat Curtains // How to Make Budget IKEA Curtains Look Like a Million Bucks May 29, 2018
    • Jun 20, 2018 Commissioning Art with Kati Kleimola Jun 20, 2018
    • Jul 18, 2018 Our Go-To Paint Colors Jul 18, 2018
    • Sep 5, 2018 One Piece, Three Ways // Antique Oak Twin Bed Sep 5, 2018
    • Nov 26, 2018 Simple Decorating and Entertaining Ideas For the Holidays Nov 26, 2018
    • Jan 7, 2019 how to build a diy marble top side table - the Grit and Polish Jan 7, 2019
    • Feb 4, 2019 Six Essentials for making a Cozy and Comfortable Bed Feb 4, 2019
    • Feb 25, 2019 A Review of our IKEA LENDA curtains Feb 25, 2019
    • Mar 4, 2019 How To Add Color and Pattern to a Bedroom Mar 4, 2019
    • Jul 18, 2019 An Easy (and Inexpensive) Kid's Nature Gallery Wall Jul 18, 2019
    • Aug 19, 2019 An Art Giveaway! Aug 19, 2019
    • Sep 5, 2019 5 Kitchens Where Shaker Pegs Stole the Show (+ Other Spots to Put These Classic Pegs!) Sep 5, 2019
    • Sep 23, 2019 Incorporating Vintage Furniture Into a Kitchen Remodel Sep 23, 2019
    • Oct 21, 2019 Our Favorite White Paint Color for Kitchens & Cabinets Oct 21, 2019
    • Mar 5, 2020 Planning A Vintage Art Gallery Wall in the Pantry Mar 5, 2020
    • Mar 18, 2020 Do Your Kids Share a Bedroom? Mar 18, 2020
    • Apr 23, 2020 Our Best Tips for Styling Open Shelves in the Kitchen Apr 23, 2020
    • Jul 6, 2020 Dreaming of Wallpaper in the Dining Room + Our New (Old) Piano Jul 6, 2020
    • Feb 9, 2021 Design Inspiration for the Poplar Cottage Kitchen Feb 9, 2021
    • Apr 13, 2021 What We Think About Having Our Fridge in the Pantry, One Year Later Apr 13, 2021
    • May 17, 2021 Here’s What an Antique Analysis Dug Up on Our Dresser May 17, 2021
    • Jun 4, 2021 Happy Friday 6/4/21 Jun 4, 2021
    • Jul 15, 2021 Are two sinks better than one in our primary bathroom? Jul 15, 2021
    • Aug 23, 2021 Inspiration for Wood Board and Batten Aug 23, 2021
    • Aug 31, 2021 On the Hunt for Rectified Hexagon Tile Aug 31, 2021
    • Sep 2, 2021 Cozy and Florals for Daphne's Bed Sep 2, 2021
    • Sep 20, 2021 Picking a light blue paint color for our guest bedroom Sep 20, 2021
    • Sep 23, 2021 Refinishing the Guest Bedroom Floors Sep 23, 2021
    • Oct 19, 2021 Primary Bathroom Update + Mood Board Oct 19, 2021
    • Jan 18, 2022 Some of my Favorite Landscape Art Prints Jan 18, 2022
    • Feb 14, 2022 I bought a nameless oil portrait on eBay and discovered a hidden signature... Feb 14, 2022
    • Feb 21, 2022 All About Epoxy Grout (Read This Before You Pick a Color!) Feb 21, 2022
    • Feb 24, 2022 Extension Makeup Mirror Round Up Feb 24, 2022
    • Mar 9, 2022 Help Us Pick a Wallpaper for the Primary Nook! Mar 9, 2022
    • Mar 16, 2022 "Should I paint my wood trim?" Mar 16, 2022
    • Mar 21, 2022 We Picked a Wallpaper! Mar 21, 2022
  • Gardens & Flowers 31
    • May 13, 2019 A Garden Enthusiast Plans a Garden May 13, 2019
    • May 22, 2019 Our Garden Patio is Ready for Summer May 22, 2019
    • Jun 3, 2019 What Our Garden Renovation Cost Jun 3, 2019
    • Jun 17, 2019 Our Farmhouse Garden and Outdoor Living Space Jun 17, 2019
    • Jun 24, 2019 A Tour of Our Garden at Night Jun 24, 2019
    • Aug 29, 2019 How We Prepared the Farmhouse and Garden for Hosting 20+ Labor Day Guests Aug 29, 2019
    • Mar 4, 2020 Garrett built me a garden bed cover! Mar 4, 2020
    • Apr 27, 2020 Our Biggest Regret from the Farmhouse Garden Remodel + The Floor Plan Apr 27, 2020
    • Aug 13, 2020 Our Summer 2020 Garden Tour Aug 13, 2020
    • Sep 14, 2020 Growing a Cut Flower Garden Sep 14, 2020
    • Oct 5, 2020 5 Tips for Extending the Life of Cut Flowers Oct 5, 2020
    • Oct 16, 2020 Happy Friday 10/16/20 Oct 16, 2020
    • Apr 28, 2021 DIY Metal String Light Hook Apr 28, 2021
    • May 12, 2021 5 Tips for Creating an Inviting Garden Space May 12, 2021
    • Jul 5, 2021 Creating a Lilac Hedge (+ a tip for using landscape fabric) Jul 5, 2021
    • Aug 4, 2021 2021 Summer garden tour Aug 4, 2021
    • Aug 10, 2021 Nana makes THE BEST Compost and it's Surprisingly Easy! Here's her process... Aug 10, 2021
    • Sep 28, 2021 A New Tool for Weed Control Sep 28, 2021
    • Oct 13, 2021 The Last of our Summer Flowers Oct 13, 2021
    • Mar 28, 2022 Grow these cut flowers to have garden bouquets all summer long Mar 28, 2022
    • May 2, 2022 Sun Hat (and visor) Roundup May 2, 2022
    • May 4, 2022 Nana's New Greenhouse Kit May 4, 2022
    • May 18, 2022 Our BHG Feature + Garden FAQ May 18, 2022
    • Aug 9, 2022 Our Summer 2022 Garden Tour Aug 9, 2022
    • Apr 12, 2023 Our 5 Favorite Herbs to Grow at Home Apr 12, 2023
    • May 4, 2023 Our Daffodil-Lined Front Walk May 4, 2023
    • May 9, 2023 Planting this year's garden May 9, 2023
    • Aug 23, 2023 Garden Tour: the Farmhouse patio and garden Aug 23, 2023
    • Apr 2, 2024 Nana's Prolific Garden in the Porch House's Small-ish Backyard Apr 2, 2024
    • May 18, 2024 How to Arrange an Overflowing Bouquet of Lilacs & Keep Them From Wilting May 18, 2024
    • Mar 7, 2025 How to Grow a Successful Garden with No Experience Mar 7, 2025
  • Gift Guides 5
    • Nov 17, 2024 Gift Guide :: Ladies in your life Nov 17, 2024
    • Nov 18, 2024 Gift Guide :: active and curious kids (and teens, too!) Nov 18, 2024
    • Nov 19, 2024 Gift Guide :: men in your life Nov 19, 2024
    • Nov 20, 2024 Gift Guide :: the polished home Nov 20, 2024
    • Nov 21, 2024 Gift Guide :: Handy Homeowner Nov 21, 2024
  • Gray Hair 4
    • Feb 6, 2020 Going Gray Feb 6, 2020
    • Aug 10, 2020 A Chat about Gray Hair with my Twin Sister Aug 10, 2020
    • Sep 9, 2021 Embracing my gray hair - a q&a Sep 9, 2021
    • Aug 24, 2022 Going Gray Gracefully Aug 24, 2022
  • Holidays 37
    • Dec 19, 2017 Porch House // A Green-Filled Holiday Home Tour Dec 19, 2017
    • Nov 26, 2018 Simple Decorating and Entertaining Ideas For the Holidays Nov 26, 2018
    • Dec 13, 2018 Gift Guide // Curious Kids Who Like to Build Dec 13, 2018
    • Dec 17, 2018 The Farmhouse // 2018 Holiday Home Tour Dec 17, 2018
    • Dec 10, 2019 Getting the Farmhouse Ready for the Holidays Dec 10, 2019
    • Dec 16, 2019 How to Make a Dried Orange Garland Dec 16, 2019
    • Dec 19, 2019 Our 2019 Holiday Home Tour Dec 19, 2019
    • Nov 12, 2020 How Are You Celebrating Thanksgiving This Year? We're Staying Home Nov 12, 2020
    • Nov 30, 2020 5 Tips To Keep Natural Garlands and Holiday Greenery Fresh Longer Nov 30, 2020
    • Dec 3, 2020 A Quick Door Refresh at the Poplar Cottage Dec 3, 2020
    • Dec 7, 2020 Home for the Holidays 2020 Dec 7, 2020
    • Dec 10, 2020 Holiday Decorating // DIY Hanging Brass Stars Dec 10, 2020
    • Dec 14, 2020 Let's Make Paper Stars! Dec 14, 2020
    • Dec 23, 2020 My Grandmother's German Sour Cream Twists Dec 23, 2020
    • Nov 5, 2021 A Simple Thanksgiving Nov 5, 2021
    • Nov 24, 2021 Our Favorite Purchases & Gifts of the Year (a gift guide of sorts...) Nov 24, 2021
    • Nov 30, 2021 A Simple Paper Bauble DIY (using William Morris wallpaper samples!) Nov 30, 2021
    • Dec 29, 2021 Our 2021 in Review Dec 29, 2021
    • Nov 1, 2022 Three Tips for Stretching Your Holiday Budget Nov 1, 2022
    • Nov 8, 2022 Gift Guide :: Gifts to Wear, for her Nov 8, 2022
    • Nov 10, 2022 Gift Guide :: Gifts to Wear, for him Nov 10, 2022
    • Nov 17, 2022 Gift Guide :: Handy Homeowner Nov 17, 2022
    • Nov 17, 2022 Gift Guide :: the Polished Home Nov 17, 2022
    • Nov 21, 2022 Gift Guide :: The Indie Food Lover Nov 21, 2022
    • Nov 28, 2022 Holiday Cafe Curtains (+ a pattern download) Nov 28, 2022
    • Nov 29, 2022 Gift Guide :: Kid's Edition Nov 29, 2022
    • Nov 30, 2022 Holiday Crafting :: Wallpaper Baubles! Nov 30, 2022
    • Dec 6, 2022 Holiday Crafting :: Sisal Bottle Brush Trees Dec 6, 2022
    • Dec 15, 2022 Roly-Poly Santa Cookies & Other Favorites from our Cookie Box Dec 15, 2022
    • Dec 17, 2022 Our Last Holidays at the Farmhouse Dec 17, 2022
    • Dec 11, 2023 DIY Winter Garden Wreath Dec 11, 2023
    • Nov 17, 2024 Gift Guide :: Ladies in your life Nov 17, 2024
    • Nov 18, 2024 Gift Guide :: active and curious kids (and teens, too!) Nov 18, 2024
    • Nov 19, 2024 Gift Guide :: men in your life Nov 19, 2024
    • Nov 20, 2024 Gift Guide :: the polished home Nov 20, 2024
    • Nov 21, 2024 Gift Guide :: Handy Homeowner Nov 21, 2024
    • Dec 19, 2024 2024 in review Dec 19, 2024
  • Home Tours 20
    • Aug 20, 2014 Home Tour // A Peak Inside an Old Country Farmhouse we Want to Buy Aug 20, 2014
    • May 9, 2017 Home Tour // The Stunning 1850s Farmhouse of Star Bright Farms May 9, 2017
    • Aug 5, 2019 A Look at the Homesteads We Toured in South Dakota Aug 5, 2019
    • Nov 7, 2019 Home Tour // A Washington Four Square That Will Make You Fall In Love With Wood Trim Nov 7, 2019
    • Dec 9, 2019 Home Tour // A Historic Colonial Revival in Delaware full of Charm and the Best Thrifted Finds Dec 9, 2019
    • Jan 23, 2020 Home Tour // This 1980 Country Cottage is so Full of Character That It Feels a Century Older Jan 23, 2020
    • Feb 20, 2020 Home Tour // This Spanish Art Deco Remodel Strikes the Perfect Balance of Modern and Traditional Feb 20, 2020
    • Mar 30, 2020 Home Tour // A Thoughtfully-Renovated California Craftsman Full of Historic Charm and Modern Touches Mar 30, 2020
    • Apr 30, 2020 Home Tour // A Charming Seattle Carriage House That Proves Bigger Isn't Always Better Apr 30, 2020
    • Jun 15, 2020 Home Tour // This 1930s Minneapolis Duplex was Remodeled into a Stunning Family Home Jun 15, 2020
    • Jul 20, 2020 Home Tour // A Renovated 142-year-old Victorian With the Best Historic Details Jul 20, 2020
    • Aug 17, 2020 Home Tour // A 1960's California Ranch-Style Home Gets A New Lease on Life Aug 17, 2020
    • Sep 7, 2020 Home Tour // a Rundown Historic Home becomes a Charming Oasis in the City (our Dexter House!) Sep 7, 2020
    • Sep 21, 2020 Home Tour // A Remodeled “80s Special” Is Anything But a Starter House Sep 21, 2020
    • Nov 19, 2020 Our 2020 Farmhouse Home Tour Nov 19, 2020
    • Jun 21, 2022 Home Tour // A Remodeled 1880s Victorian in London with ALL the Natural Light Jun 21, 2022
    • Aug 17, 2022 Home Tour // An Expat Family's Home in France Aug 17, 2022
    • Nov 15, 2023 A Full Tour of the Finished Farmhouse ❤️ Nov 15, 2023
    • Feb 27, 2024 Home Tour :: the Historic Dr Pepper House in Waco, TX Feb 27, 2024
    • Mar 25, 2024 Home Tour // An Airy Mexican Casa in Centro Histórico de Mérida with 18' ceilings Mar 25, 2024
  • House Keeping & Maintenan 6
    • Aug 25, 2021 How we Care For and Oil our Butcher Block Countertop Aug 25, 2021
    • Jan 5, 2022 Getting More Organized in the Pantry Jan 5, 2022
    • Oct 11, 2022 The Farmhouse is White! Oct 11, 2022
    • Oct 13, 2022 What's Inside our New Natural Mattress... Oct 13, 2022
    • Jun 20, 2023 Adding New Wood Window Screens to our Old Windows Jun 20, 2023
    • Apr 9, 2025 Garrett's Ingenious trick for Keeping a Tension Shower Curtain Rod From Falling Down Apr 9, 2025
  • Links & Musings 395
    • Jan 1, 2014 Renovation Thoughts for the Holidays Jan 1, 2014
    • Sep 2, 2016 Happy Labor Day + Links Sep 2, 2016
    • Nov 4, 2016 Happy Fall Leaf Blowing + Links Nov 4, 2016
    • Nov 24, 2016 Happy Thanksgiving + Links Nov 24, 2016
    • Jan 13, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 1.13.17 Jan 13, 2017
    • Jan 20, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 1.20.17 Jan 20, 2017
    • Jan 27, 2017 Curtains, Affiliate Links, & Happy Friday! Jan 27, 2017
    • Feb 3, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 2/3/17 Feb 3, 2017
    • Feb 10, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 2.10.17 Feb 10, 2017
    • Feb 17, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 2.17.17 Feb 17, 2017
    • Feb 24, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 2/24/17 Feb 24, 2017
    • Mar 3, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 3/3/17 Mar 3, 2017
    • Mar 10, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 3/10/17 Mar 10, 2017
    • Mar 17, 2017 Happy Friday + Links (3/17/17) Mar 17, 2017
    • Mar 24, 2017 Happy Friday + Links (3/24/17) Mar 24, 2017
    • Apr 21, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 4/21/17 Apr 21, 2017
    • Apr 28, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 4/28/17 Apr 28, 2017
    • May 5, 2017 Happy Friday! + Links 5/5/17 (Mother's Day Edition!) May 5, 2017
    • May 12, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 5/12/17 May 12, 2017
    • May 19, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 5/19/17 May 19, 2017
    • May 26, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 5/26/17 May 26, 2017
    • Jun 2, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 6/2/17 Jun 2, 2017
    • Jun 9, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 6/9/17 Jun 9, 2017
    • Jun 16, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 6/16/17 Jun 16, 2017
    • Jun 23, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 6/23/17 (I need your input!) Jun 23, 2017
    • Jun 30, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 6/30/17 Jun 30, 2017
    • Jul 7, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 7/7/17 Jul 7, 2017
    • Jul 14, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 7/14/17 Jul 14, 2017
    • Jul 21, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 7/21/17 Jul 21, 2017
    • Jul 28, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 7/28/17 Jul 28, 2017
    • Aug 11, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 8/11/17 Aug 11, 2017
    • Aug 18, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 8/18/17 Aug 18, 2017
    • Aug 25, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 8/25/17 Aug 25, 2017
    • Sep 8, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 9/8/17 Sep 8, 2017
    • Sep 15, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 9/15/17 Sep 15, 2017
    • Sep 22, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 9/22/17 Sep 22, 2017
    • Sep 29, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 9/29/17 Sep 29, 2017
    • Oct 6, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 10/6/17 Oct 6, 2017
    • Oct 13, 2017 Happy Friday + Links (10/13/17) Oct 13, 2017
    • Oct 20, 2017 Happy Friday + Links (10/20/17) Oct 20, 2017
    • Oct 27, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 10/27/17 Oct 27, 2017
    • Nov 3, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 11/3/17 Nov 3, 2017
    • Nov 10, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 11/10/17 Nov 10, 2017
    • Nov 17, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 11/17/17 Nov 17, 2017
    • Nov 24, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 11/24/17 Nov 24, 2017
    • Dec 1, 2017 Happy Friday + Links (12/1/17) Dec 1, 2017
    • Dec 8, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 12/8/17 Dec 8, 2017
    • Dec 15, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 12/15/17 Dec 15, 2017
    • Dec 22, 2017 We Sold the Porch House! + Links 12/22/17 Dec 22, 2017
    • Jan 5, 2018 Happy Friday + Links 1/5/18 Jan 5, 2018
    • Jan 12, 2018 Happy Friday + Links 1/12/18 Jan 12, 2018
    • Jan 19, 2018 Farmhouse Friday 1/19/18 Jan 19, 2018
    • Jan 26, 2018 Farmhouse Friday 1/26/18 Jan 26, 2018
    • Feb 2, 2018 Farmhouse Friday 2/2/18 Feb 2, 2018
    • Feb 9, 2018 Farmhouse Friday 2/9/18 Feb 9, 2018
    • Feb 16, 2018 Farmhouse Friday 2/16/18 Feb 16, 2018
    • Feb 23, 2018 Farmhouse Friday 2/23/18 Feb 23, 2018
    • Mar 2, 2018 Farmhouse Friday 3/2/18 Mar 2, 2018
    • Mar 9, 2018 Farmhouse Friday 3/10/18 Mar 9, 2018
    • Mar 16, 2018 Farmhouse Friday 3/16/18 Mar 16, 2018
    • Mar 23, 2018 Farmhouse Friday 3/23/18 Mar 23, 2018
    • Mar 30, 2018 Farmhouse Friday 03/30/18 Mar 30, 2018
    • Apr 6, 2018 Farmhouse Friday 4/6/18 Apr 6, 2018
    • Apr 13, 2018 Farmhouse Friday 4/13 Apr 13, 2018
    • Apr 20, 2018 Farmhouse Friday 4/20/18 Apr 20, 2018
    • Apr 27, 2018 Farmhouse Friday 4/27/18 Apr 27, 2018
    • May 4, 2018 Farmhouse Friday 5/4/18 May 4, 2018
    • May 11, 2018 Farmhouse Friday 05/11/18 May 11, 2018
    • May 18, 2018 Farmhouse Friday 5/18/18 May 18, 2018
    • May 25, 2018 Farmhouse Friday 5/25/18 May 25, 2018
    • Jun 1, 2018 Farmhouse Friday 6/1/18 Jun 1, 2018
    • Jun 8, 2018 Happy Friday 6/8/18 Jun 8, 2018
    • Jun 15, 2018 Happy Friday 6/15/18 + Clutter-Free Fathers Day Gift Ideas Jun 15, 2018
    • Jun 22, 2018 Happy Friday 6/22/18 + Our Video Equipment Jun 22, 2018
    • Jun 29, 2018 Happy Friday 6/29/18 Jun 29, 2018
    • Jul 6, 2018 Happy Friday 7/6/18 Jul 6, 2018
    • Jul 13, 2018 Happy Friday 7/13/18 Jul 13, 2018
    • Jul 20, 2018 Happy Friday 7/20/18 Jul 20, 2018
    • Jul 27, 2018 Happy Friday 7/27/18 (+ Daphne's First Birthday!) Jul 27, 2018
    • Aug 3, 2018 Happy Friday 8/3/18 Aug 3, 2018
    • Sep 7, 2018 Happy Friday 9/7/18 Sep 7, 2018
    • Sep 14, 2018 Happy Friday 9/14/18 Sep 14, 2018
    • Sep 21, 2018 Happy Friday 9/21/18 Sep 21, 2018
    • Sep 28, 2018 Happy Friday + Our Interview on Beginning in The Middle Sep 28, 2018
    • Oct 5, 2018 Happy Friday 10/5/18 Oct 5, 2018
    • Oct 12, 2018 Happy Friday! 10/12/18 Oct 12, 2018
    • Nov 23, 2018 Happy Friday 11/23/18 + Thanks Nov 23, 2018
    • Feb 15, 2019 Happy Friday 2/15/19 Feb 15, 2019
    • Feb 22, 2019 Happy Friday 2/22/19 Feb 22, 2019
    • Mar 1, 2019 Happy Friday 3/1/19 Mar 1, 2019
    • Mar 8, 2019 Happy Friday 3/8/19 Mar 8, 2019
    • Apr 26, 2019 Happy Friday 04/26/19 Apr 26, 2019
    • May 3, 2019 Happy Friday 5/3/19 May 3, 2019
    • May 10, 2019 Happy Friday 5/10/19 May 10, 2019
    • May 17, 2019 Happy Friday 5/17/19 May 17, 2019
    • May 24, 2019 Happy Friday 5/24/19 May 24, 2019
    • May 31, 2019 Happy Friday 5/31/19 May 31, 2019
    • Jun 7, 2019 Happy Friday 6/7/19 Jun 7, 2019
    • Jun 14, 2019 Happy Friday 6/14/19 Jun 14, 2019
    • Jun 21, 2019 Happy Friday 6/21/19 Jun 21, 2019
  • Real Estate & Money 50
    • Dec 16, 2013 How we Scored (and Paid for) the Ravenna House Dec 16, 2013
    • Apr 17, 2014 Delayed Financing: How it All Worked Out Apr 17, 2014
    • Jul 31, 2014 How to Find a Killer-Steal-of-a-Deal-Old-Fixer-House Jul 31, 2014
    • Dec 9, 2014 I Have My Eye on You: Portland Fixer Dec 9, 2014
    • Jan 30, 2015 House Stalking Jan 30, 2015
    • Apr 13, 2015 We Bought a House! Apr 13, 2015
    • Jul 22, 2016 How Someday became Today Jul 22, 2016
    • Aug 4, 2016 Our Story // Renovating Old Houses and ‘Early Retirement’ Aug 4, 2016
    • Oct 7, 2016 My Money-Saving Tips on Apartment Therapy (and links to projects shown) Oct 7, 2016
    • Sep 12, 2017 Bryant House // Why We Turned a Traditional Rental into an Airbnb Sep 12, 2017
    • Sep 19, 2017 Bryant House // Living Room Airbnb Makeover Sep 19, 2017
    • Sep 26, 2017 Bryant House // Master Bedroom Airbnb Makeover Sep 26, 2017
    • Oct 3, 2017 Bryant House // Kitchen and Dining Room Airbnb Makeover Oct 3, 2017
    • Oct 10, 2017 Bryant House // Bathroom & Office Airbnb Makeover Oct 10, 2017
    • Feb 6, 2018 Porch House // What this new bathroom cost + Budget Tips Feb 6, 2018
    • Feb 15, 2018 Inspiration for Sticking to your Renovation Budget and Being Generally Smart with Money Feb 15, 2018
    • Mar 6, 2018 Real Renovation Budgets // 3 Bathroom Remodels Under $3000 from our Archives Mar 6, 2018
    • May 15, 2018 House Hacking // 3 Reasons to Rent out Your Home for a Weekend May 15, 2018
    • Jun 13, 2018 We Rented Our Home Out for a Weekend on HomeAway and Here's How it Went Jun 13, 2018
    • Jul 4, 2018 Renting Out Your Home for a Weekend: the Nitty-Gritty details of Getting Your Home Ready Jul 4, 2018
    • Jul 11, 2018 House Hacking // What to Look for in Your First House Jul 11, 2018
    • Jul 25, 2018 Ravenna House // Tips for Saving Money On a New Roof (We Saved $5k on ours!) Jul 25, 2018
    • Aug 15, 2018 We Rented Out Our Home for 5 Weekends This Summer And Here's How It Went (and What we Earned) Aug 15, 2018
    • Aug 29, 2018 Ravenna House // Why We Are Selling One of Our Seattle Rentals Aug 29, 2018
    • Sep 19, 2018 Ravenna House // How to Get a House Ready to Sell Sep 19, 2018
    • Sep 25, 2018 Tacoma Converted Garage // A Proper Introduction + How to house hack like a single lady Sep 25, 2018
    • Nov 14, 2018 Tacoma Converted Garage // Moody Kitchen: What It Cost (+ Budget Tips) Nov 14, 2018
    • Dec 27, 2018 We Almost Bought Another House (And what the Experience Taught Us) Dec 27, 2018
    • Jan 10, 2019 Our Financial Rules of Thumb for buying homes // How we Decide if a property is a good investment Jan 10, 2019
    • Feb 21, 2019 Finding success in Buying and Selling real estate // our go-to partner, personal Anecdotes, and free resources Feb 21, 2019
    • Mar 7, 2019 Shopping A Scratch-And-Dent Appliance Sale (and what we bought for our Farmhouse Kitchen!) Mar 7, 2019
    • Mar 14, 2019 A Bathroom Remodel For Under $1000 at the Dexter House Mar 14, 2019
    • Mar 18, 2019 The process of Buying a Short Sale (our experience with the Dexter House) Mar 18, 2019
    • Mar 25, 2019 Our First Airbnb Hosting 'Horror Story' Mar 25, 2019
    • Jun 3, 2019 What Our Garden Renovation Cost Jun 3, 2019
    • Jun 6, 2019 Welcome to the Poplar Cottage! Jun 6, 2019
    • Jun 27, 2019 Five Ways We Save money by living in a small town and Working for Ourselves Jun 27, 2019
    • Aug 8, 2019 Farmhouse Kitchen // What our DIY Marble Countertops Cost Aug 8, 2019
    • Oct 24, 2019 The Laundry Room Remodel Budget + Our Tricks for Saving Money Oct 24, 2019
    • Nov 6, 2019 Video Chat: Rental Maintenance, Landlording Principles, and More Nov 6, 2019
    • Jan 13, 2020 The Budget Breakdown of Our Farmhouse Kitchen Jan 13, 2020
    • Jan 27, 2020 Ever Thought About Becoming a Landlord? Here are our favorite and least-favorite parts of the job Jan 27, 2020
    • Sep 7, 2021 How we’ve used refinancing to advance financial goals Sep 7, 2021
    • Feb 28, 2022 How much we saved by DIY-ing our marble countertop Feb 28, 2022
    • Mar 29, 2022 Finding Hidden Value in a House Mar 29, 2022
    • Nov 9, 2022 A Breakdown of our Primary Bathroom Renovation Budget Nov 9, 2022
    • Jun 1, 2023 What our Mudroom Cost Jun 1, 2023
    • Nov 29, 2023 On downsizing :: the finances behind our move Nov 29, 2023
    • Dec 5, 2023 The financing we used to buy the new house (before paying it all off) Dec 5, 2023
    • Jan 8, 2024 Did we make a long-term financial mistake by downsizing? Jan 8, 2024
  • Recipes 21
    • Aug 15, 2017 Daphne's 'Birth Day' Lemon Cake Recipe Aug 15, 2017
    • Feb 10, 2020 Naturally-Colored Buttercream Frosting Recipe Feb 10, 2020
    • Mar 26, 2020 Let's Make Sourdough Bread! Mar 26, 2020
    • Apr 6, 2020 From the Pantry: Sheet-Pan Granola Apr 6, 2020
    • Jul 23, 2020 The Easiest Homemade Raspberry Jam Recipe (without pectin) Jul 23, 2020
    • Aug 3, 2020 Zucchini Cake With Raspberry Buttercream Aug 3, 2020
    • Aug 20, 2020 What's Your Go-To Meal? Aug 20, 2020
    • Sep 10, 2020 Peach Zucchini Waffles for Fall Sep 10, 2020
    • Oct 15, 2020 Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Oct 15, 2020
    • Nov 5, 2020 Vermont Apple Pie + A GIVEAWAY! Nov 5, 2020
    • Nov 18, 2020 Broccoli Ramen with Peanut Sauce Nov 18, 2020
    • Dec 23, 2020 My Grandmother's German Sour Cream Twists Dec 23, 2020
    • Jan 28, 2021 Hazelnut Torte Jan 28, 2021
    • Mar 10, 2021 Healthy-ish Chocolate Chip Cookies (gluten free) Mar 10, 2021
    • Mar 31, 2021 Banana Blender Crepes Mar 31, 2021
    • Jun 2, 2021 Avocado Slaw Recipe Jun 2, 2021
    • Sep 15, 2021 Cooking Fresh from the Garden: Rustic Skillet Tomato Soup Sep 15, 2021
    • Sep 30, 2021 A Simple Pear Galette Sep 30, 2021
    • Oct 31, 2022 Pumpkin Harvest Loaf Recipe Oct 31, 2022
    • Dec 15, 2022 Roly-Poly Santa Cookies & Other Favorites from our Cookie Box Dec 15, 2022
    • Feb 7, 2023 Strawberry Conversation Heart Cookie Recipe (Repost) Feb 7, 2023
  • Remodels 198
    • Dec 16, 2013 Demo: It has to get Worse before it gets Better Dec 16, 2013
    • Dec 16, 2013 Shiny and Perdy: Kitchen Design Ideas Dec 16, 2013
    • Dec 23, 2013 Progress Update on The Ravenna House Dec 23, 2013
    • Mar 27, 2014 The Move and a Parrrr-tay Mar 27, 2014
    • Apr 2, 2014 A Room for the Family Apr 2, 2014
    • Apr 24, 2014 The Great White Bathroom Apr 24, 2014
    • May 1, 2014 Bathroom Inspiration and Collard Greens May 1, 2014
    • May 8, 2014 The Wild Child's Adventure Nursery May 8, 2014
    • May 15, 2014 The Upstairs Punch List May 15, 2014
    • May 22, 2014 A Weekend's Worth of Basement Progress May 22, 2014
    • May 29, 2014 Basement Shower: It's Tiled! May 29, 2014
    • Jun 11, 2014 Masking in "H" "E" Double-Hockey-Sticks Jun 11, 2014
    • Jul 24, 2014 Ravenna Marble Kitchen: Before and After Jul 24, 2014
    • Aug 8, 2014 Living Room Sneak Peak Aug 8, 2014
    • Aug 12, 2014 Someone Else's Kitchen Aug 12, 2014
    • Aug 15, 2014 The Great Living Room Debate and a Reveal Aug 15, 2014
    • Aug 28, 2014 If At First You Don't Succeed...A Shower Floor Tale Aug 28, 2014
    • Sep 12, 2014 The Bryant House Kitchen: Before and After Sep 12, 2014
    • Sep 19, 2014 A Backyard Pruning Masacre Sep 19, 2014
    • Sep 23, 2014 Someone Else's Amazing Kitchen in Portland Sep 23, 2014
    • Sep 26, 2014 New Windows for this Old House: Before Sep 26, 2014
    • Oct 3, 2014 Building a Handrail Oct 3, 2014
    • Oct 9, 2014 Inspiration for our Slow Moving Backyard Reno Oct 9, 2014
    • Oct 31, 2014 Sometimes New Windows Just Make Sense Oct 31, 2014
    • Nov 6, 2014 The Second Bathroom: An (Almost) After Nov 6, 2014
    • Nov 11, 2014 The Ravenna House: One Year Later Nov 11, 2014
    • Nov 20, 2014 It's a Patio...in my backyard! Nov 20, 2014
    • Dec 30, 2014 The Grit and Polish New Years Recap Dec 30, 2014
    • Jan 8, 2015 December Progress on the Backyard Jan 8, 2015
    • May 25, 2015 Dexter House: Main Floor Planning May 25, 2015
    • May 28, 2015 Dexter House Demo Days (Part 1) May 28, 2015
    • Jun 2, 2015 Finally! A Master Bath (Demo Part 2) Jun 2, 2015
    • Jun 18, 2015 Tale of a Bathroom Sink Jun 18, 2015
    • Jun 23, 2015 Dexter Kitchen: Framing and Final Demo Jun 23, 2015
    • Jun 26, 2015 Dexter Kitchen Plan Jun 26, 2015
    • Jul 9, 2015 Old Radiators, New Heating System Jul 9, 2015
    • Jul 14, 2015 Roughing In the Kitchen Jul 14, 2015
    • Jul 23, 2015 Dexter Hardwoods Part I Jul 23, 2015
    • Aug 6, 2015 Dexter Kitchen: Drywall and Cabinets Aug 6, 2015
    • Aug 11, 2015 Dexter Hardwoods Part II: Refinishing 110-Year-Old Oak Floors Aug 11, 2015
    • Aug 20, 2015 A Cement Tile Backsplash in the Kitchen Aug 20, 2015
    • Aug 25, 2015 Steel Patio Door Dreams Aug 25, 2015
    • Aug 28, 2015 Building a New Fireplace: Stove Selection and Framing Aug 28, 2015
    • Sep 1, 2015 Building a New Fireplace: Patterned Cement Tile Surround Sep 1, 2015
    • Sep 10, 2015 A Look at the Mudroom Sep 10, 2015
    • Oct 8, 2015 Our Tuxedo Kitchen Progress Oct 8, 2015
    • Nov 3, 2015 Dexter Dining Room: Before and After Nov 3, 2015
    • Nov 12, 2015 Wiring in the Dark, Spidery Attic Nov 12, 2015
    • Nov 18, 2015 Our Tiny Master Bathroom: Progress Nov 18, 2015
    • Dec 3, 2015 Our Tiny Master Bathroom: Before and After Dec 3, 2015
    • Dec 8, 2015 Our Tiny Master Bathroom: What it Cost Dec 8, 2015
    • Jan 13, 2016 Dexter Kitchen: Butcher Block Countertops Jan 13, 2016
    • Jan 21, 2016 Dexter Kitchen: Campaign Hardware Jan 21, 2016
    • Jan 25, 2016 Dexter Kitchen Renovation Part 1: the Renovation Process Jan 25, 2016
    • Jan 28, 2016 Dexter Kitchen Renovation Part 2: the Reveal Jan 28, 2016
    • Feb 18, 2016 Wilder's Third Bedroom Feb 18, 2016
    • Mar 4, 2016 A Room for Living + the Finished Fireplace Mar 4, 2016
    • Mar 10, 2016 Dexter Backyard: the Finished Patio Door Mar 10, 2016
    • Mar 15, 2016 Guest Bedroom: Finally Getting Around to It Mar 15, 2016
    • May 29, 2016 Vintage Sinks in the Kitchen May 29, 2016
    • Jun 9, 2016 Renovation Inspiration | 6.9.16 Jun 9, 2016
    • Jun 24, 2016 Dexter Backyard: a space for summer Jun 24, 2016
    • Aug 23, 2016 The Farmhouse | Pulling Up Carpets Aug 23, 2016
    • Sep 8, 2016 A Six-Day Kitchen Renovation Sep 8, 2016
    • Sep 15, 2016 6 Day Kitchen Reno // Design Plan Sep 15, 2016
    • Sep 22, 2016 6 Day Kitchen Reno // Reveal Sep 22, 2016
    • Sep 26, 2016 6 Day Kitchen Reno // Sources Sep 26, 2016
    • Oct 13, 2016 Farmhouse Master // Getting To Work (ORC week 2) Oct 13, 2016
    • Oct 18, 2016 What Architectural Features we Keep in a Remodel // On Apartment Therapy Oct 18, 2016
    • Oct 25, 2016 Roundup // our favorite cabinet hardware under $7 Oct 25, 2016
    • Dec 8, 2016 The Farmhouse // The Cost of Refinishing our Hardwood Floors Ourselves Dec 8, 2016
    • Jan 17, 2017 Farmhouse Living Room // Picking Paint Jan 17, 2017
    • Feb 7, 2017 Farmhouse Nursery // The Current Version Feb 7, 2017
    • Aug 29, 2017 Life Around the Kitchen Sink Aug 29, 2017
    • Jan 11, 2018 Porch House // A (Finished!) White and Wood Mudroom Jan 11, 2018
    • Jan 16, 2018 The Porch House // Adding vintage charm to a New Kitchen Jan 16, 2018
    • Jan 18, 2018 Porch House // Why we added A Powder Bathroom + Tips for Adding Your Own Jan 18, 2018
    • Jan 23, 2018 8 Great Wallpapers for a Powder Bathroom Jan 23, 2018
    • Jan 30, 2018 Porch House // A Beautiful and Budget-Friendly Powder Bathroom Jan 30, 2018
    • Feb 6, 2018 Porch House // What this new bathroom cost + Budget Tips Feb 6, 2018
    • Feb 8, 2018 Our Favorite Kitchen Renovations To Date Feb 8, 2018
    • Mar 6, 2018 Real Renovation Budgets // 3 Bathroom Remodels Under $3000 from our Archives Mar 6, 2018
    • Mar 27, 2018 Winnie's Bathroom // Before + After Mar 27, 2018
    • Sep 25, 2018 Tacoma Converted Garage // A Proper Introduction + How to house hack like a single lady Sep 25, 2018
    • Oct 10, 2018 Tacoma Converted Garage // Moody Kitchen: Floor Plan + Finishes (ORC, Week 2) Oct 10, 2018
    • Oct 17, 2018 Tacoma Converted Garage // Moody Kitchen: Cabinets + Countertop Prep (ORC, Week 3) Oct 17, 2018
    • Nov 7, 2018 Tacoma Converted Garage // Moody Kitchen: Reveal (ORC, Week 6) Nov 7, 2018
    • Nov 14, 2018 Tacoma Converted Garage // Moody Kitchen: What It Cost (+ Budget Tips) Nov 14, 2018
    • Nov 21, 2018 DIY Tutorial // How to Install a Tiled Shower Surround Nov 21, 2018
    • Nov 28, 2018 Farmhouse Main Bathroom // A Quick, Budget-Friendly Refresh Nov 28, 2018
    • Dec 6, 2018 Farmhouse Main Bathroom // Our Quick $1000 Bathroom Remodel is Done! Dec 6, 2018
    • Jan 28, 2019 Dexter House Kitchen // How to Make a New Faucet the Centerpiece of a Kitchen Jan 28, 2019
    • Jan 31, 2019 Dexter House Kitchen // It's (finally) 100% Done! Jan 31, 2019
    • Feb 7, 2019 DIY // How to Install Shaker Pegs Feb 7, 2019
    • Feb 18, 2019 8 Great Neutral Cabinet Colors for kitchens Feb 18, 2019
    • Mar 14, 2019 A Bathroom Remodel For Under $1000 at the Dexter House Mar 14, 2019
    • Mar 28, 2019 Kitchen Design Ideas // Deconstructed Kitchens Mar 28, 2019
    • Apr 4, 2019 Our Final Farmhouse Kitchen Floor Plan (And How We Made the Decision) Apr 4, 2019
    • Apr 8, 2019 More About Butcher Blocks - Where we Like to Use Them (and where we don't!) Apr 8, 2019
    • Apr 15, 2019 Staring the Laundry Room…Demo and Plumbing! Apr 15, 2019
  • Room Reveals 15
    • Nov 15, 2017 Porch House Master Suite // The Reveal! (ORC Week 7) Nov 15, 2017
    • Jan 30, 2018 Porch House // A Beautiful and Budget-Friendly Powder Bathroom Jan 30, 2018
    • Feb 22, 2018 Porch House // Dining Room Before + After Feb 22, 2018
    • Dec 6, 2018 Farmhouse Main Bathroom // Our Quick $1000 Bathroom Remodel is Done! Dec 6, 2018
    • Mar 14, 2019 A Bathroom Remodel For Under $1000 at the Dexter House Mar 14, 2019
    • Apr 22, 2019 Porch House Kitchen + Sunroom // A Reveal 2-Years in the Making Apr 22, 2019
    • Jun 17, 2019 Our Farmhouse Garden and Outdoor Living Space Jun 17, 2019
    • Oct 17, 2019 Our Farmhouse Laundry Room! Oct 17, 2019
    • Dec 12, 2019 Our Farmhouse Kitchen Reveal! Dec 12, 2019
    • Mar 12, 2020 Farmhouse Butler’s Pantry Reveal! Mar 12, 2020
    • Nov 16, 2020 Transitioning Daphne's Nursery to a 'Big Kid' Bedroom Nov 16, 2020
    • Jul 28, 2022 Our Farmhouse Primary Bathroom Reveal Jul 28, 2022
    • May 24, 2023 Our Farmhouse Mudroom Reveal May 24, 2023
    • Aug 30, 2023 A Whimsical and Classic Kids Bathroom Aug 30, 2023
    • May 22, 2025 This narrow bedroom and bathroom got a charming makeover (you won't believe the before's!) May 22, 2025
  • Slow(ish) Living 55
    • Jun 23, 2014 Wilder's First Birthday Party Jun 23, 2014
    • Jul 8, 2014 Building A Wedding Arbor Jul 8, 2014
    • Nov 23, 2014 Our Previous Patio (Introducing the Wallingford House) Nov 23, 2014
    • Apr 17, 2015 An Arbor, a Kegerator, and a Wedding Apr 17, 2015
    • Jun 24, 2016 Dexter Backyard: a space for summer Jun 24, 2016
    • Sep 2, 2016 Happy Labor Day + Links Sep 2, 2016
    • Jun 13, 2017 Almond Cake with Rhubarb Strawberry Preserves Jun 13, 2017
    • Aug 15, 2017 Daphne's 'Birth Day' Lemon Cake Recipe Aug 15, 2017
    • Jun 15, 2018 Happy Friday 6/15/18 + Clutter-Free Fathers Day Gift Ideas Jun 15, 2018
    • Nov 26, 2018 Simple Decorating and Entertaining Ideas For the Holidays Nov 26, 2018
    • Feb 4, 2019 Six Essentials for making a Cozy and Comfortable Bed Feb 4, 2019
    • Jun 17, 2019 Our Farmhouse Garden and Outdoor Living Space Jun 17, 2019
    • Aug 15, 2019 Surviving a Live-In Kitchen Remodel (With A Recipe for Barbecue Pancakes) Aug 15, 2019
    • Aug 29, 2019 How We Prepared the Farmhouse and Garden for Hosting 20+ Labor Day Guests Aug 29, 2019
    • Dec 3, 2019 Need a Good Read? Here are 13 Books I've enjoyed This Year Dec 3, 2019
    • Feb 10, 2020 Naturally-Colored Buttercream Frosting Recipe Feb 10, 2020
    • Feb 27, 2020 Six Fun Board Games to Play with Kids Feb 27, 2020
    • Mar 18, 2020 Do Your Kids Share a Bedroom? Mar 18, 2020
    • Mar 26, 2020 Let's Make Sourdough Bread! Mar 26, 2020
    • Apr 6, 2020 From the Pantry: Sheet-Pan Granola Apr 6, 2020
    • Apr 20, 2020 Bringing Home Baby Chicks Apr 20, 2020
    • May 4, 2020 How do You Make Coffee? May 4, 2020
    • May 25, 2020 Sourdough Pizza with Garden Greens May 25, 2020
    • Jun 22, 2020 Need a Good Read? Here are Some Books I've Enjoyed Lately Jun 22, 2020
    • Jun 29, 2020 The Pandemic and our Best Laid Plans Jun 29, 2020
    • Jul 13, 2020 Our Chicken Coop! Jul 13, 2020
    • Jul 23, 2020 The Easiest Homemade Raspberry Jam Recipe (without pectin) Jul 23, 2020
    • Jul 27, 2020 What a 'Typical' Day Looks Like for Us (July 2020) Jul 27, 2020
    • Aug 3, 2020 Zucchini Cake With Raspberry Buttercream Aug 3, 2020
    • Aug 10, 2020 A Chat about Gray Hair with my Twin Sister Aug 10, 2020
    • Aug 13, 2020 Our Summer 2020 Garden Tour Aug 13, 2020
    • Aug 20, 2020 What's Your Go-To Meal? Aug 20, 2020
    • Sep 10, 2020 Peach Zucchini Waffles for Fall Sep 10, 2020
    • Sep 14, 2020 Growing a Cut Flower Garden Sep 14, 2020
    • Oct 15, 2020 Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Oct 15, 2020
    • Nov 5, 2020 Vermont Apple Pie + A GIVEAWAY! Nov 5, 2020
    • Nov 12, 2020 How Are You Celebrating Thanksgiving This Year? We're Staying Home Nov 12, 2020
    • Nov 18, 2020 Broccoli Ramen with Peanut Sauce Nov 18, 2020
    • Nov 23, 2020 What we Baked this Fall Nov 23, 2020
    • Dec 16, 2020 Books I've Enjoyed Lately Dec 16, 2020
    • Dec 23, 2020 My Grandmother's German Sour Cream Twists Dec 23, 2020
    • Jan 11, 2021 What Helps You Get Through Winter? Jan 11, 2021
    • Jan 28, 2021 Hazelnut Torte Jan 28, 2021
    • Feb 2, 2021 How are you Celebrating Valentines Day This Year? Feb 2, 2021
    • Mar 10, 2021 Healthy-ish Chocolate Chip Cookies (gluten free) Mar 10, 2021
    • Mar 31, 2021 Banana Blender Crepes Mar 31, 2021
    • Apr 26, 2021 Read any good books lately? Apr 26, 2021
    • Jul 29, 2021 What I've Been Reading this Summer Jul 29, 2021
    • Aug 16, 2021 Daphne's 4th birthday present was a hit and I had to share... Aug 16, 2021
    • Nov 10, 2021 Where We *Hide* the Kids' Toys Nov 10, 2021
    • Mar 24, 2022 Kauai Favorites Mar 24, 2022
    • Apr 19, 2022 Books I've loved lately Apr 19, 2022
    • Jan 31, 2023 What I'm Making and Gifting this Valentine's Day Jan 31, 2023
    • Feb 7, 2023 Strawberry Conversation Heart Cookie Recipe (Repost) Feb 7, 2023
    • May 18, 2024 How to Arrange an Overflowing Bouquet of Lilacs & Keep Them From Wilting May 18, 2024
  • The 6 Day Kitchen Reno 4
    • Sep 15, 2016 6 Day Kitchen Reno // Design Plan Sep 15, 2016
    • Sep 19, 2016 6 Day Kitchen Reno // Construction Sep 19, 2016
    • Sep 22, 2016 6 Day Kitchen Reno // Reveal Sep 22, 2016
    • Sep 26, 2016 6 Day Kitchen Reno // Sources Sep 26, 2016
  • The Bryant House 13
    • Jan 23, 2014 A Lesson in Procrastination Jan 23, 2014
    • Feb 13, 2014 DIY // How To Make Old Wood Drawers Slide Easier Feb 13, 2014
    • Mar 20, 2014 Nostalgia and a Goodbye to the Bryant House Mar 20, 2014
    • Sep 12, 2014 The Bryant House Kitchen: Before and After Sep 12, 2014
    • Feb 20, 2015 Reader Question: Kitchen Reno Costs Feb 20, 2015
    • Feb 27, 2015 Reader Question: Butcher Block Counters Feb 27, 2015
    • Mar 20, 2015 Reader Question: Mixing Old and New Cabinets Mar 20, 2015
    • Sep 12, 2017 Bryant House // Why We Turned a Traditional Rental into an Airbnb Sep 12, 2017
    • Sep 19, 2017 Bryant House // Living Room Airbnb Makeover Sep 19, 2017
    • Sep 26, 2017 Bryant House // Master Bedroom Airbnb Makeover Sep 26, 2017
    • Oct 3, 2017 Bryant House // Kitchen and Dining Room Airbnb Makeover Oct 3, 2017
    • Oct 10, 2017 Bryant House // Bathroom & Office Airbnb Makeover Oct 10, 2017
    • Feb 8, 2018 Our Favorite Kitchen Renovations To Date Feb 8, 2018
  • The Dexter House 70
    • Apr 13, 2015 We Bought a House! Apr 13, 2015
    • May 25, 2015 Dexter House: Main Floor Planning May 25, 2015
    • May 28, 2015 Dexter House Demo Days (Part 1) May 28, 2015
    • Jun 2, 2015 Finally! A Master Bath (Demo Part 2) Jun 2, 2015
    • Jun 11, 2015 Dexter Master Bath Design Plan Jun 11, 2015
    • Jun 18, 2015 Tale of a Bathroom Sink Jun 18, 2015
    • Jun 23, 2015 Dexter Kitchen: Framing and Final Demo Jun 23, 2015
    • Jun 26, 2015 Dexter Kitchen Plan Jun 26, 2015
    • Jul 2, 2015 Craigslist Scores: June Edition Jul 2, 2015
    • Jul 9, 2015 Old Radiators, New Heating System Jul 9, 2015
    • Jul 14, 2015 Roughing In the Kitchen Jul 14, 2015
    • Jul 21, 2015 Master Bedroom Inspiration Jul 21, 2015
    • Jul 23, 2015 Dexter Hardwoods Part I Jul 23, 2015
    • Jul 30, 2015 Progress and Pressure Jul 30, 2015
    • Aug 6, 2015 Dexter Kitchen: Drywall and Cabinets Aug 6, 2015
    • Aug 11, 2015 Dexter Hardwoods Part II: Refinishing 110-Year-Old Oak Floors Aug 11, 2015
    • Aug 13, 2015 Our Tuxedo Kitchen Plan Aug 13, 2015
    • Aug 18, 2015 Searching for the BEST Cabinet Hardware: A Recessed Pull Roundup Aug 18, 2015
    • Aug 20, 2015 A Cement Tile Backsplash in the Kitchen Aug 20, 2015
    • Aug 25, 2015 Steel Patio Door Dreams Aug 25, 2015
    • Aug 28, 2015 Building a New Fireplace: Stove Selection and Framing Aug 28, 2015
    • Sep 1, 2015 Building a New Fireplace: Patterned Cement Tile Surround Sep 1, 2015
    • Sep 10, 2015 A Look at the Mudroom Sep 10, 2015
    • Sep 17, 2015 Dexter Hardwoods Part III: Paint Sep 17, 2015
    • Sep 24, 2015 The Dexter House Paint Job Sep 24, 2015
    • Sep 29, 2015 We've Officially Moved (Again!) Sep 29, 2015
    • Oct 1, 2015 Moving into the Dexter Living Room Oct 1, 2015
    • Oct 8, 2015 Our Tuxedo Kitchen Progress Oct 8, 2015
    • Oct 21, 2015 Our Craigslist Headboard Oct 21, 2015
    • Oct 27, 2015 Back Door Guests are Best Oct 27, 2015
    • Nov 3, 2015 Dexter Dining Room: Before and After Nov 3, 2015
    • Nov 12, 2015 Wiring in the Dark, Spidery Attic Nov 12, 2015
    • Nov 18, 2015 Our Tiny Master Bathroom: Progress Nov 18, 2015
    • Dec 3, 2015 Our Tiny Master Bathroom: Before and After Dec 3, 2015
    • Dec 8, 2015 Our Tiny Master Bathroom: What it Cost Dec 8, 2015
    • Jan 13, 2016 Dexter Kitchen: Butcher Block Countertops Jan 13, 2016
    • Jan 21, 2016 Dexter Kitchen: Campaign Hardware Jan 21, 2016
    • Jan 25, 2016 Dexter Kitchen Renovation Part 1: the Renovation Process Jan 25, 2016
    • Jan 28, 2016 Dexter Kitchen Renovation Part 2: the Reveal Jan 28, 2016
    • Feb 4, 2016 Dexter Kitchen Renovation Part 3: Cost and Resources Feb 4, 2016
    • Feb 12, 2016 The Dexter House on Apartment Therapy Feb 12, 2016
    • Feb 18, 2016 Wilder's Third Bedroom Feb 18, 2016
    • Mar 4, 2016 A Room for Living + the Finished Fireplace Mar 4, 2016
    • Mar 10, 2016 Dexter Backyard: the Finished Patio Door Mar 10, 2016
    • Mar 15, 2016 Guest Bedroom: Finally Getting Around to It Mar 15, 2016
    • Mar 18, 2016 Guest Bedroom: Striking Craigslist Gold Mar 18, 2016
    • Mar 25, 2016 Guest Bedroom: Painting The Walls Black Mar 25, 2016
    • Mar 30, 2016 Guest Bedroom: A Cozy Space for Guests Mar 30, 2016
    • Apr 29, 2016 The Dexter House in 1937 Apr 29, 2016
    • May 6, 2016 Features and Mother's Day May 6, 2016
    • May 20, 2016 Dexter Backyard: the Beginning May 20, 2016
    • May 29, 2016 Vintage Sinks in the Kitchen May 29, 2016
    • Jun 17, 2016 Dexter Backyard: Sneak Peak Jun 17, 2016
    • Jun 24, 2016 Dexter Backyard: a space for summer Jun 24, 2016
    • Jul 1, 2016 Dexter Master Bedroom, Currently Jul 1, 2016
    • Feb 8, 2018 Our Favorite Kitchen Renovations To Date Feb 8, 2018
    • Jan 28, 2019 Dexter House Kitchen // How to Make a New Faucet the Centerpiece of a Kitchen Jan 28, 2019
    • Jan 31, 2019 Dexter House Kitchen // It's (finally) 100% Done! Jan 31, 2019
    • Mar 4, 2019 How To Add Color and Pattern to a Bedroom Mar 4, 2019
    • Mar 11, 2019 DIY // How to Add a New Door to an Old Cabinet Box Mar 11, 2019
    • Mar 14, 2019 A Bathroom Remodel For Under $1000 at the Dexter House Mar 14, 2019
    • Mar 18, 2019 The process of Buying a Short Sale (our experience with the Dexter House) Mar 18, 2019
    • Mar 21, 2019 Dexter House Kitchen // 'Before and Afters' + a video Mar 21, 2019
    • Mar 25, 2019 Our First Airbnb Hosting 'Horror Story' Mar 25, 2019
    • Mar 2, 2020 The Dexter House // Why We Switched to A Smart Water Heater Mar 2, 2020
    • Aug 6, 2020 A New Door for the Dexter House + A GIVEAWAY! Aug 6, 2020
    • Aug 31, 2020 Painting the Dexter House's Front Door (+ Tips for Picking a Color) Aug 31, 2020
    • Sep 7, 2020 Home Tour // a Rundown Historic Home becomes a Charming Oasis in the City (our Dexter House!) Sep 7, 2020
    • Nov 22, 2022 Our Seattle Airbnb is Back! Nov 22, 2022
    • Oct 23, 2023 Decorating with Greenery at our Seattle Airbnb Oct 23, 2023
  • The Farmhouse 216
    • Jul 15, 2016 Introducing The Farmhouse! Jul 15, 2016
    • Jul 22, 2016 How Someday became Today Jul 22, 2016
    • Jul 28, 2016 The Farmhouse | A Tour of the Living Spaces Jul 28, 2016
    • Aug 10, 2016 The Farmhouse | the Tour Continues Upstairs Aug 10, 2016
    • Aug 18, 2016 The Farmhouse | Starting the Nursery Aug 18, 2016
    • Aug 23, 2016 The Farmhouse | Pulling Up Carpets Aug 23, 2016
    • Aug 29, 2016 The Farmhouse | Wallpapering the Baby Nook Aug 29, 2016
    • Sep 7, 2016 The Farmhouse | Last Leg of the Tour Sep 7, 2016
    • Sep 29, 2016 Farmhouse Nursery // Design Plan Sep 29, 2016
    • Oct 4, 2016 Farmhouse Nursery // The Hanging Out Hanging Up Hanging Around Hanging Chair Oct 4, 2016
    • Oct 6, 2016 Farmhouse Master Bedroom // Before (ORC, Week 1) Oct 6, 2016
    • Oct 11, 2016 Farmhouse Nursery // Shelves & Picking Art Oct 11, 2016
    • Oct 19, 2016 Farmhouse Master // Floors, Theater Seats, & Art (ORC, Week 3) Oct 19, 2016
    • Oct 26, 2016 Farmhouse Master // Sooo Close but... (ORC, Week 4) Oct 26, 2016
    • Nov 2, 2016 Farmhouse Master // A Wild Goose Chase (ORC, Week 5) Nov 2, 2016
    • Nov 9, 2016 Farmhouse Master Bedroom // One Room Challenge Reveal Nov 9, 2016
    • Nov 29, 2016 Farmhouse Living Room // A Sofa for a New Room Nov 29, 2016
    • Dec 1, 2016 What's going on at the Farmhouse // A list of projects Dec 1, 2016
    • Dec 6, 2016 The Farmhouse // Refinishing our 104-year-old Hardwood Floors Ourselves Dec 6, 2016
    • Dec 13, 2016 Farmhouse Living Room // Inspiration Dec 13, 2016
    • Dec 21, 2016 Our First Christmas at the Farmhouse Dec 21, 2016
    • Jan 17, 2017 Farmhouse Living Room // Picking Paint Jan 17, 2017
    • Jan 24, 2017 Farmhouse Living Room // What We Found Under the Carpets Jan 24, 2017
    • Jan 31, 2017 Farmhouse Living Room // Our Sofa is Here! + A Giveaway Jan 31, 2017
    • Feb 7, 2017 Farmhouse Nursery // The Current Version Feb 7, 2017
    • Feb 21, 2017 Farmhouse Living Room // The Prettiest Chandelier Feb 21, 2017
    • Mar 7, 2017 Wilder's Farmhouse Bedroom // Progress Mar 7, 2017
    • Mar 14, 2017 Master Bedroom Update // How We've Survived Our 'Not So Good' Sleeper Mar 14, 2017
    • Mar 21, 2017 Wilder's Farmhouse Bedroom // The Reveal Mar 21, 2017
    • Apr 4, 2017 Farmhouse // Some Old Photos of Our Home Apr 4, 2017
    • May 2, 2017 Farmhouse // Moving the Boys into a Shared Bedroom (and how it's going) May 2, 2017
    • May 16, 2017 Farmhouse Entryway // Welcoming, Historic, & Functional Goals May 16, 2017
    • May 23, 2017 Farmhouse Entryway // Progress! May 23, 2017
    • May 30, 2017 Farmhouse Office // Design Plan May 30, 2017
    • Jun 6, 2017 Farmhouse Entryway // the Kids' Alphabet Wall Jun 6, 2017
    • Jun 20, 2017 Vintage Find // Farmhouse Office Cabinet Jun 20, 2017
    • Jun 27, 2017 Farmhouse Office // Progress Update Jun 27, 2017
    • Jul 4, 2017 Farmhouse Nursery // 9 Finds for our Baby Girl (So Far) Jul 4, 2017
    • Jul 11, 2017 Master Bedroom Update // Preparing for Baby (and a home birth) Jul 11, 2017
    • Aug 8, 2017 Farmhouse Office // Chair + Trestle Desk Pairings Aug 8, 2017
    • Feb 13, 2018 Farmhouse Master Bedroom Update // How We're Surviving Winter Feb 13, 2018
    • Apr 5, 2018 The Farmhouse // Daphne's Nursery: Introductions + Before (ORC Wk 1) Apr 5, 2018
    • Apr 12, 2018 The Farmhouse // Daphne's Nursery: Design Plan (ORC Wk 2) Apr 12, 2018
    • Apr 19, 2018 The Farmhouse // Daphne's Nursery: Repairs, Trim, and More (ORC wk 3) Apr 19, 2018
    • Apr 26, 2018 The Farmhouse // Daphne's Nursery: Art (ORC wk 4) Apr 26, 2018
    • May 2, 2018 The Farmhouse // Daphne's Nursery: The Bed Frame, finally! (ORC wk 5) May 2, 2018
    • May 8, 2018 The Farmhouse Master Bedroom on Home Love Network May 8, 2018
    • May 9, 2018 The Farmhouse // Daphne's Nursery Reveal (ORC wk 6) May 9, 2018
    • May 15, 2018 House Hacking // 3 Reasons to Rent out Your Home for a Weekend May 15, 2018
    • May 21, 2018 Daphne's Nursery // the Reveal Video May 21, 2018
    • May 29, 2018 DIY Pinch Pleat Curtains // How to Make Budget IKEA Curtains Look Like a Million Bucks May 29, 2018
    • Jun 13, 2018 We Rented Our Home Out for a Weekend on HomeAway and Here's How it Went Jun 13, 2018
    • Aug 15, 2018 We Rented Out Our Home for 5 Weekends This Summer And Here's How It Went (and What we Earned) Aug 15, 2018
    • Nov 19, 2018 Farmhouse Entryway // a Few Recent Updates (+ the Living Room Currently) Nov 19, 2018
    • Dec 6, 2018 Farmhouse Main Bathroom // Our Quick $1000 Bathroom Remodel is Done! Dec 6, 2018
    • Dec 17, 2018 The Farmhouse // 2018 Holiday Home Tour Dec 17, 2018
    • Jan 14, 2019 The Farmhouse // Our Main Level Floor Plan (+ we’d love your Feedback!) Jan 14, 2019
    • Feb 4, 2019 Six Essentials for making a Cozy and Comfortable Bed Feb 4, 2019
    • Feb 25, 2019 A Review of our IKEA LENDA curtains Feb 25, 2019
    • Apr 1, 2019 How to Replace a skeleton key For An Old Door Apr 1, 2019
    • Apr 4, 2019 Our Final Farmhouse Kitchen Floor Plan (And How We Made the Decision) Apr 4, 2019
    • Apr 29, 2019 A Farmhouse Laundry Room Design + an Update Apr 29, 2019
    • May 13, 2019 A Garden Enthusiast Plans a Garden May 13, 2019
    • May 22, 2019 Our Garden Patio is Ready for Summer May 22, 2019
    • Jun 3, 2019 What Our Garden Renovation Cost Jun 3, 2019
    • Jun 10, 2019 Farmhouse Kitchen // Here We Go! Jun 10, 2019
    • Jun 13, 2019 Farmhouse Kitchen // Picking our Unlacquered Brass Hardware Jun 13, 2019
    • Jun 17, 2019 Our Farmhouse Garden and Outdoor Living Space Jun 17, 2019
    • Jun 20, 2019 Farmhouse Kitchen // How We’re Phasing Construction To Minimize the Disruption of a Live-in Remodel Jun 20, 2019
    • Jun 24, 2019 A Tour of Our Garden at Night Jun 24, 2019
    • Jul 8, 2019 How to Save Money On A Kitchen Remodel (+ Win $25,000 Towards your own Kitchen Makeover!) Jul 8, 2019
    • Jul 11, 2019 DIY // How To Build A Patio And Lay Pavers Jul 11, 2019
    • Jul 15, 2019 Farmhouse Kitchen // Our new Sink and Faucet! Jul 15, 2019
    • Jul 18, 2019 An Easy (and Inexpensive) Kid's Nature Gallery Wall Jul 18, 2019
    • Jul 29, 2019 Farmhouse Kitchen // An Update: Electrical, paneling, and Decisions Jul 29, 2019
    • Aug 8, 2019 Farmhouse Kitchen // What our DIY Marble Countertops Cost Aug 8, 2019
    • Aug 12, 2019 Our 3 Potty Training Essentials for Any Bathroom (+ what our Main Bathroom Looks Like Now) Aug 12, 2019
    • Aug 15, 2019 Surviving a Live-In Kitchen Remodel (With A Recipe for Barbecue Pancakes) Aug 15, 2019
    • Aug 22, 2019 Farmhouse Kitchen // 4 Flooring Options We Considered for our Remodel (and what we chose!) Aug 22, 2019
    • Aug 26, 2019 DIY // How to Cut, Sand, Install, and Finish a Butcher Block Countertop Aug 26, 2019
    • Aug 29, 2019 How We Prepared the Farmhouse and Garden for Hosting 20+ Labor Day Guests Aug 29, 2019
    • Sep 2, 2019 Farmhouse Kitchen // Remodel update: What's Working and What's Not Sep 2, 2019
    • Sep 12, 2019 How to DIY a Panel-Ready Dishwasher (+ What Ours Cost) Sep 12, 2019
    • Sep 16, 2019 Switching Gears Back to the Laundry Room Remodel Sep 16, 2019
    • Sep 19, 2019 10 strategies for Dealing With Renovation Fatigue (A Crowd-Sourced List) Sep 19, 2019
    • Sep 23, 2019 Incorporating Vintage Furniture Into a Kitchen Remodel Sep 23, 2019
    • Sep 26, 2019 How We Selected New Windows for Our Old House (& What they Cost) Sep 26, 2019
    • Sep 30, 2019 How to Center An Off-Center Ceiling Light (Without Moving the Junction Box) Sep 30, 2019
    • Oct 3, 2019 DIY // How to Paint ANY Wood Floor Oct 3, 2019
    • Oct 10, 2019 How To Build A Hanging Laundry Rack (aka An English-Style Airer) Oct 10, 2019
    • Oct 17, 2019 Our Farmhouse Laundry Room! Oct 17, 2019
    • Oct 24, 2019 The Laundry Room Remodel Budget + Our Tricks for Saving Money Oct 24, 2019
    • Oct 28, 2019 A Review of Our Robot Vacuum, the Shark ION R85 Oct 28, 2019
    • Oct 31, 2019 Farmhouse Kitchen // What We Decided to Do Above the Island (+ A Pendant Light Roundup!) Oct 31, 2019
    • Nov 11, 2019 Farmhouse Kitchen // Let's Talk About The Built-In Hood Vent Nov 11, 2019
    • Nov 14, 2019 DIY // How to Build A Shaker Peg Shelf Nov 14, 2019
    • Nov 21, 2019 How we Built a Shelf below our Upper Cabinets (+ other layouts we considered) Nov 21, 2019
    • Nov 25, 2019 Farmhouse Kitchen // Paint! (the Tools and Process We Use With A Paint Sprayer) Nov 25, 2019
    • Dec 5, 2019 Farmhouse Kitchen // the Lighting Plan Dec 5, 2019
    • Dec 10, 2019 Getting the Farmhouse Ready for the Holidays Dec 10, 2019
  • The Hill House 7
    • Oct 4, 2023 Welcome to our New (Old) House! Oct 4, 2023
    • Oct 17, 2023 Help Us Name our New House! Oct 17, 2023
    • Oct 26, 2023 We Found Historic Photos of the New House! Oct 26, 2023
    • Apr 9, 2024 We've Been Living in Our New House for Six Months... Apr 9, 2024
    • Sep 11, 2024 Another Round of Renovation Floor Plans for the New House Sep 11, 2024
    • Jan 8, 2025 Our (Final?!) Floor Plans for the Hill House Jan 8, 2025
    • May 29, 2025 Life Update :: "Wait! Why Did You Move Again? What's Happening to the Hill House?" + Something New! May 29, 2025
  • The Poplar Cottage 55
    • May 6, 2019 We’re Buying Another House… May 6, 2019
    • Jun 6, 2019 Welcome to the Poplar Cottage! Jun 6, 2019
    • Sep 17, 2020 Kicking off the Poplar Cottage Remodel :: Demo + our Plans Sep 17, 2020
    • Sep 24, 2020 The Poplar Cottage Floor Plan (Weigh in!) Sep 24, 2020
    • Oct 1, 2020 the FINAL Poplar Cottage Floor Plan (well probably 😉) Oct 1, 2020
    • Oct 8, 2020 All About Demo: Tools, Tips + An Update on the Poplar Cottage Oct 8, 2020
    • Nov 2, 2020 Picking a Color for the Poplar Cottage Hardwoods Nov 2, 2020
    • Nov 9, 2020 Come Shopping with Us - a Trip to our Favorite Seattle Salvage Shops and Countertop Spot Nov 9, 2020
    • Dec 3, 2020 A Quick Door Refresh at the Poplar Cottage Dec 3, 2020
    • Dec 17, 2020 The Poplar Cottage Kitchen Layout & Appliances Dec 17, 2020
    • Feb 9, 2021 Design Inspiration for the Poplar Cottage Kitchen Feb 9, 2021
    • Feb 17, 2021 Progress at the Poplar Cottage! Feb 17, 2021
    • Feb 24, 2021 DIY How to Build a Curved Plaster Hood Vent Feb 24, 2021
    • Mar 3, 2021 We Sampled 8 Popular White Paint Colors, Here are Our Favorites... Mar 3, 2021
    • Mar 17, 2021 Picking a Cabinet Paint Color for the Poplar Cottage Kitchen Mar 17, 2021
    • Mar 24, 2021 How we Customized Basic Stock Cabinets for the Poplar Cottage Kitchen Mar 24, 2021
    • Mar 29, 2021 A Custom Plate Rack for Poplar Mar 29, 2021
    • Apr 6, 2021 We Cut the Quartz Backsplash for Poplar! Apr 6, 2021
    • May 5, 2021 The 'Old-Fashioned' Sink & Faucet We Picked for Poplar May 5, 2021
    • May 19, 2021 BIG Things are Happening at Poplar! May 19, 2021
    • Jun 16, 2021 A Poplar Update + Our Plans for Finishing the Attic Jun 16, 2021
    • Dec 15, 2021 The Poplar Cottage's NEW Foundation (+ what it all cost) Dec 15, 2021
    • May 26, 2022 Poplar Update: Framing a Second Story May 26, 2022
    • Jan 17, 2023 What's Happening With the Poplar Cottage Jan 17, 2023
    • Nov 6, 2023 Getting Back to the Poplar Cottage Nov 6, 2023
    • Nov 9, 2023 Handcrafted Tile in the Poplar Cottage main floor bathroom Nov 9, 2023
    • Jan 16, 2024 All About the Poplar Cottage Windows and Doors Jan 16, 2024
    • Jan 23, 2024 Casual, Garden-Inspired Wallpaper in the Poplar Cottage Bedroom Jan 23, 2024
    • Feb 13, 2024 How to Hide Ugly Ceilings with Planking Feb 13, 2024
    • Mar 5, 2024 Inspiration for a Painted Staircase (+ Poplar Progress) Mar 5, 2024
    • May 1, 2024 Recent Progress at the Poplar Cottage May 1, 2024
    • Jul 17, 2024 Our DIY Patterned Penny Tile Floor at the Poplar Cottage Jul 17, 2024
    • Jul 31, 2024 Yup, We're Using Shower Curtains in lieu of Glass (again!) Jul 31, 2024
    • Aug 20, 2024 Plans for the Poplar Cottage Front Yard Aug 20, 2024
    • Oct 1, 2024 The Evolution of the Poplar Cottage Exterior (plus the new pavers!) Oct 1, 2024
    • Oct 16, 2024 Exterior Lighting at the Poplar Cottage! Oct 16, 2024
    • Oct 23, 2024 Can a Sitting Room Double as a Dining Room? Oct 23, 2024
    • Nov 5, 2024 All About Ready-Made Roman Shades Nov 5, 2024
    • Nov 13, 2024 Furniture for our Combo Sitting/Dinning Room Nov 13, 2024
    • Dec 4, 2024 Progress on the Upstairs at Poplar Cottage Dec 4, 2024
    • Dec 11, 2024 New (old) Bentwood Chairs for the Sitting/Dining Room Dec 11, 2024
    • Jan 15, 2025 All the Details on Poplar's New Staircase Jan 15, 2025
    • Jan 22, 2025 How we get Farrow & Ball colors matched by other paint companies Jan 22, 2025
    • Feb 4, 2025 Changes We're Making to the Poplar Kitchen Feb 4, 2025
    • Feb 12, 2025 How to Install Vinyl Peel-and-Stick Tile Floors (Poplar Mudroom update!) Feb 12, 2025
    • Feb 19, 2025 The search for a vintage Jenny Lind bed frame (and the new one we ended up with) Feb 19, 2025
    • Feb 26, 2025 The Products we Used to Finish Our New Butcher Block Countertop Feb 26, 2025
    • Apr 2, 2025 How We're Making the Most of a Small Mudroom Apr 2, 2025
    • Apr 9, 2025 Garrett's Ingenious trick for Keeping a Tension Shower Curtain Rod From Falling Down Apr 9, 2025
    • Apr 16, 2025 Help Us Pick a Vanity Light for the Upstairs Bathroom! Apr 16, 2025
    • Apr 22, 2025 We added a Foot Pedal to The Poplar Cottage Kitchen Faucet! Apr 22, 2025
    • May 1, 2025 Squint and These Budget Bamboo Roll-up Shades Allllmost Look Like Chik Blinds May 1, 2025
    • May 6, 2025 Our Plan B for nightstands at the Poplar Cottage May 6, 2025
    • May 14, 2025 How to make a pleated lampshade (no-sew!) May 14, 2025
    • May 22, 2025 This narrow bedroom and bathroom got a charming makeover (you won't believe the before's!) May 22, 2025
  • The Porch House 33
    • Mar 28, 2017 We're Filming a Pilot for HGTV! Mar 28, 2017
    • Apr 11, 2017 We're STILL Filming a Pilot for HGTV Apr 11, 2017
    • Apr 18, 2017 Porch House // Introductions & the Exterior Apr 18, 2017
    • Apr 25, 2017 Porch House // Powder Bath Design Apr 25, 2017
    • Jul 18, 2017 Porch House Kitchen // Before + Inspiration Jul 18, 2017
    • Jul 25, 2017 Porch House Kitchen // The End-Grain Butcher block Jul 25, 2017
    • Aug 29, 2017 Life Around the Kitchen Sink Aug 29, 2017
    • Oct 5, 2017 Porch House Master Suite // Introductions (ORC Week 1) Oct 5, 2017
    • Oct 12, 2017 Porch House Master Suite // Paint and Hardwoods (ORC Week 2) Oct 12, 2017
    • Oct 19, 2017 Porch House Master Suite // Commissioning A Custom Vanity (ORC Week 3) Oct 19, 2017
    • Oct 25, 2017 Porch House Master Suite // Tiles, Tiles, and MORE Tiles (ORC Week 4) Oct 25, 2017
    • Oct 27, 2017 Happy Friday + Links 10/27/17 Oct 27, 2017
    • Oct 31, 2017 Porch House // Lessons Learned from Finishing the Hardwood Floors Ourselves Oct 31, 2017
    • Nov 2, 2017 Porch House Master Suite // DIY Marble Vanity Top & Other Finishes (ORC Week 5) Nov 2, 2017
    • Nov 9, 2017 Porch House Master Suite // The closet + "Where is the Tub?!" (ORC Week 6) Nov 9, 2017
    • Nov 15, 2017 Porch House Master Suite // The Reveal! (ORC Week 7) Nov 15, 2017
    • Nov 21, 2017 Porch House Mudroom // Design Nov 21, 2017
    • Nov 28, 2017 Porch House // the Floor plan Before and After Renovation Nov 28, 2017
    • Dec 5, 2017 Porch House Mudroom // A mudroom sink (with Elkay) Dec 5, 2017
    • Dec 19, 2017 Porch House // A Green-Filled Holiday Home Tour Dec 19, 2017
    • Dec 22, 2017 We Sold the Porch House! + Links 12/22/17 Dec 22, 2017
    • Jan 11, 2018 Porch House // A (Finished!) White and Wood Mudroom Jan 11, 2018
    • Jan 16, 2018 The Porch House // Adding vintage charm to a New Kitchen Jan 16, 2018
    • Jan 18, 2018 Porch House // Why we added A Powder Bathroom + Tips for Adding Your Own Jan 18, 2018
    • Jan 30, 2018 Porch House // A Beautiful and Budget-Friendly Powder Bathroom Jan 30, 2018
    • Feb 5, 2018 Our HGTV Pilot "Master Plan" Aired! (and here's how to watch it) Feb 5, 2018
    • Feb 6, 2018 Porch House // What this new bathroom cost + Budget Tips Feb 6, 2018
    • Feb 8, 2018 Our Favorite Kitchen Renovations To Date Feb 8, 2018
    • Feb 22, 2018 Porch House // Dining Room Before + After Feb 22, 2018
    • Apr 22, 2019 Porch House Kitchen + Sunroom // A Reveal 2-Years in the Making Apr 22, 2019
    • Apr 25, 2019 Porch House Kitchen + Sunroom // 5 Lessons from a 16-day kitchen renovation (+ The Before-and-After's) Apr 25, 2019
    • Apr 2, 2024 Nana's Prolific Garden in the Porch House's Small-ish Backyard Apr 2, 2024
    • May 8, 2024 A Handmade Table For Nana's Patio (Just in Time for Mother's Day!) May 8, 2024
  • The Ravenna House 76
    • Dec 16, 2013 Introductions Dec 16, 2013
    • Dec 16, 2013 Demo: It has to get Worse before it gets Better Dec 16, 2013
    • Dec 23, 2013 Progress Update on The Ravenna House Dec 23, 2013
    • Jan 9, 2014 Bathroom Update: Pink Tiles No More! Jan 9, 2014
    • Jan 16, 2014 We Passed! Jan 16, 2014
    • Jan 23, 2014 A Lesson in Procrastination Jan 23, 2014
    • Jan 27, 2014 January: By the Numbers Jan 27, 2014
    • Feb 6, 2014 The Case for Marble Feb 6, 2014
    • Feb 21, 2014 No Pain(t), No Gain Feb 21, 2014
    • Feb 28, 2014 A Marble Backsplash and Rose's Presentation Ball Feb 28, 2014
    • Mar 7, 2014 If you Let Your Husband Pick Out the Kitchen Faucet... Mar 7, 2014
    • Mar 13, 2014 Here's to Your Next Eighty-Eight Years Mar 13, 2014
    • Mar 27, 2014 The Move and a Parrrr-tay Mar 27, 2014
    • Apr 2, 2014 A Room for the Family Apr 2, 2014
    • Apr 7, 2014 What I'm Loving About My House Lately Apr 7, 2014
    • Apr 10, 2014 Our Bedroom: The Place Where Clothes go to Die Apr 10, 2014
    • Apr 14, 2014 What I'm Loving About My House Lately Apr 14, 2014
    • Apr 17, 2014 Delayed Financing: How it All Worked Out Apr 17, 2014
    • Apr 24, 2014 The Great White Bathroom Apr 24, 2014
    • May 1, 2014 Bathroom Inspiration and Collard Greens May 1, 2014
    • May 8, 2014 The Wild Child's Adventure Nursery May 8, 2014
    • May 15, 2014 The Upstairs Punch List May 15, 2014
    • May 22, 2014 A Weekend's Worth of Basement Progress May 22, 2014
    • May 29, 2014 Basement Shower: It's Tiled! May 29, 2014
    • Jun 2, 2014 What I'm Loving About My House Lately Jun 2, 2014
    • Jun 4, 2014 DIY // Installing Kitchen Shelves Over A Tile Backsplash Jun 4, 2014
    • Jun 11, 2014 Masking in "H" "E" Double-Hockey-Sticks Jun 11, 2014
    • Jun 19, 2014 Another Day at the Office Jun 19, 2014
    • Jun 26, 2014 Eech! There's Carpet in My Basement (and Paint too) Jun 26, 2014
    • Jul 3, 2014 The Tub that's Old is New Again Jul 3, 2014
    • Jul 16, 2014 Backyard Horrors and Optimistic Plans Jul 16, 2014
    • Jul 22, 2014 What I'm Loving About My House Lately Jul 22, 2014
    • Jul 24, 2014 Ravenna Marble Kitchen: Before and After Jul 24, 2014
    • Aug 5, 2014 Garage Demo Day and Tractor Rides Aug 5, 2014
    • Aug 8, 2014 Living Room Sneak Peak Aug 8, 2014
    • Aug 15, 2014 The Great Living Room Debate and a Reveal Aug 15, 2014
    • Aug 28, 2014 If At First You Don't Succeed...A Shower Floor Tale Aug 28, 2014
    • Sep 5, 2014 A Classic Chalkboard Freezer DIY Sep 5, 2014
    • Sep 9, 2014 A Bit of Fall Stowed Away Sep 9, 2014
    • Sep 16, 2014 I Heart Costco Art Sep 16, 2014
    • Sep 19, 2014 A Backyard Pruning Masacre Sep 19, 2014
    • Sep 26, 2014 New Windows for this Old House: Before Sep 26, 2014
    • Oct 3, 2014 Building a Handrail Oct 3, 2014
    • Oct 9, 2014 Inspiration for our Slow Moving Backyard Reno Oct 9, 2014
    • Oct 29, 2014 Ravenna House Tour on Lemon Grove Blog Oct 29, 2014
    • Oct 31, 2014 Sometimes New Windows Just Make Sense Oct 31, 2014
    • Nov 6, 2014 The Second Bathroom: An (Almost) After Nov 6, 2014
    • Nov 11, 2014 The Ravenna House: One Year Later Nov 11, 2014
    • Nov 13, 2014 An Old Photo of the Ravenna House Nov 13, 2014
    • Nov 20, 2014 It's a Patio...in my backyard! Nov 20, 2014
    • Dec 12, 2014 Wilder's Nursery Re-Reveal Dec 12, 2014
    • Dec 22, 2014 Appliance Mutiny Dec 22, 2014
    • Dec 31, 2014 2014 by the Numbers Dec 31, 2014
    • Jan 5, 2015 An Antique-Quilt Teepee for the Little Guy Jan 5, 2015
    • Jan 8, 2015 December Progress on the Backyard Jan 8, 2015
    • Jan 15, 2015 DIY: How to Build a Play Teepee (for $22)! Jan 15, 2015
    • Feb 2, 2015 What's on Your...Bathroom Vanity Feb 2, 2015
    • Feb 12, 2015 Bob Vila and the Ravenna House Feb 12, 2015
    • Mar 3, 2015 What's On Your...Kitchen Counter Mar 3, 2015
    • Mar 12, 2015 Outside Projects Mar 12, 2015
    • Apr 4, 2015 A Couch for the Win (Living Room take 2) Apr 4, 2015
    • Apr 7, 2015 What's on Your...Coffee Table Apr 7, 2015
    • Apr 21, 2015 New Addition in the Kitchen Apr 21, 2015
    • Apr 24, 2015 A Reclaimed-Wood Shed Apr 24, 2015
    • Apr 30, 2015 Backyard Before and After Apr 30, 2015
    • May 5, 2015 Ravenna Living Room Reveal (Take #2) May 5, 2015
    • May 15, 2015 Bathroom Updates: Plants, Pictures, and Potty Training May 15, 2015
    • Feb 20, 2018 Durability of Marble Countertops // The Ravenna Kitchen 4 years laters Feb 20, 2018
    • Jul 25, 2018 Ravenna House // Tips for Saving Money On a New Roof (We Saved $5k on ours!) Jul 25, 2018
    • Aug 29, 2018 Ravenna House // Why We Are Selling One of Our Seattle Rentals Aug 29, 2018
    • Aug 31, 2018 Happy Friday 8/31/18 Aug 31, 2018
    • Sep 12, 2018 Ravenna House // We're Having an Estate Sale! Sep 12, 2018
    • Sep 19, 2018 Ravenna House // How to Get a House Ready to Sell Sep 19, 2018
    • Dec 10, 2018 DIY // How to Install Panel Moulding Dec 10, 2018
    • Feb 21, 2019 Finding success in Buying and Selling real estate // our go-to partner, personal Anecdotes, and free resources Feb 21, 2019
    • Feb 28, 2019 The Ravenna House Story + A Proper Goodbye Video Feb 28, 2019
  • The Tacoma Converted G... 13
    • Jun 26, 2018 Tacoma Converted Garage // DIY Picture Frame Molding in the Dining Nook Jun 26, 2018
    • Jun 27, 2018 Tacoma Converted Garage // A Vintage Industrial Dining Nook Jun 27, 2018
    • Sep 25, 2018 Tacoma Converted Garage // A Proper Introduction + How to house hack like a single lady Sep 25, 2018
    • Sep 27, 2018 Tacoma Converted Garage // DIY Built-In Hood Vent Tutorial Sep 27, 2018
    • Oct 3, 2018 Tacoma Converted Garage // Moody Kitchen: Before + Inspiration (ORC, Week 1) Oct 3, 2018
    • Oct 10, 2018 Tacoma Converted Garage // Moody Kitchen: Floor Plan + Finishes (ORC, Week 2) Oct 10, 2018
    • Oct 17, 2018 Tacoma Converted Garage // Moody Kitchen: Cabinets + Countertop Prep (ORC, Week 3) Oct 17, 2018
    • Oct 19, 2018 Tacoma Converted Garage // Window Treatments with Lowe's (+ Our Favorite Option for Rentals) Oct 19, 2018
    • Oct 24, 2018 Tacoma Converted Garage // Moody Kitchen: Countertops and More (ORC, Week 4) Oct 24, 2018
    • Oct 31, 2018 Tacoma Converted Garage // Moody Kitchen: Eeek! (ORC, Week 5) Oct 31, 2018
    • Nov 7, 2018 Tacoma Converted Garage // Moody Kitchen: Reveal (ORC, Week 6) Nov 7, 2018
    • Nov 14, 2018 Tacoma Converted Garage // Moody Kitchen: What It Cost (+ Budget Tips) Nov 14, 2018
    • Nov 21, 2018 DIY Tutorial // How to Install a Tiled Shower Surround Nov 21, 2018
  • The Wallingford House 2
    • Nov 23, 2014 Our Previous Patio (Introducing the Wallingford House) Nov 23, 2014
    • Dec 2, 2014 More from the Wallingford House: Our First Dining Room Dec 2, 2014
  • Travel 5
    • Jun 15, 2014 Hey Chicago! Jun 15, 2014
    • Oct 23, 2014 New Orleans! Oct 23, 2014
    • Dec 15, 2014 When in Sonoma... Dec 15, 2014
    • Aug 5, 2019 A Look at the Homesteads We Toured in South Dakota Aug 5, 2019
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