This post is sponsored by Romabio Paints. A simple 3-step tutorial to clean and maintain limewashed brick exteriors using Romabio Classico Limewash, plus answers to common questions to help you decide if limewash is right for your home. It’s been just over five years since we limewashed our exterior brick with Romabio Classico Limewash. People … Read more

A round up of 40 budget-friendly desks and office chairs perfect for working from home or homeschooling. 2020 became the year many of us reorganized our homes around new work and learning needs. We focused on creating a functional home office and a practical homework station, and those projects made a big difference in daily … Read more

Great gift ideas for all kinds of guys who love the outdoors, golfing, working out, cooking, DIY, relaxing, or simply like to look and feel their best. Christmas Gift Ideas for Men: Thoughtful Presents for Every Interest When I asked Robert the other day what he wanted for Christmas, he shrugged and said he didn’t … Read more

An in-depth list of do-it-yourself home improvement projects and budget decorating tips to add farmhouse character to a builder grade house (or any home). I always get emotional when I hear “The House That Built Me.” On a recent quiet morning, I walked through our old, empty rooms while that song played and reflected on … Read more

The day after Christmas, while Robert was at work, I got a little carried away and packed away every bit of holiday decor — two 7.5-foot trees included — filling six large bins that went back into storage for the next eleven months. For a minute the house felt strangely empty and quiet. That’s when … Read more

A quick tip for improving the look of a hanging cord on an attic door. Here’s a short, practical update on a small home detail that makes a surprisingly big difference: replacing the old, dangling attic door string with a tidy hook-and-pole system. This week has been full of small, unexpected home projects—like swapping our … Read more

A curated selection of the most recommended off-white paints designers choose to create bright, sophisticated interiors that still feel warm and welcoming. Off-white paint is deceptively complex. Small undertone differences—cream, yellow, gray, or blue—can change a room’s mood entirely. Pick the right off-white and your space will feel fresh, airy, and inviting; pick the wrong … Read more

Practical gift ideas for kids they will actually use — gifts that spark a love of learning, teach useful life skills, and create meaningful experiences and memories to last a lifetime. Some days I glance around the house and see what feels like a toy graveyard: scattered plastic pieces in the playroom, doll parts on … Read more

A curated shopping guide to the most highly rated streamlined modern baby gear and vintage-inspired STEAM toys that encourage sensory development. How did the months pass so quickly that our baby is already just weeks away from turning one? It still feels impossible. One day we’re learning to swaddle, and the next we’re packing up … Read more

How to inexpensively transform a basic vanity bathroom light into a farmhouse-style fixture using mason jars and spray paint Hi y’all! I ran into a few technical hiccups this week, but I’m excited to share this simple, budget-friendly makeover. Mason jar projects are everywhere, but this one gave our powder room the farmhouse personality we … Read more