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

We’re so close to calling this playroom finished! If you caught my Instagram Stories recently, you may have seen a few spots that were still in progress. Here’s an updated, polished look at how the room is coming together, what has changed since the before photos, and the small details that have made a big … Read more

A complete before-and-after tour of two years of DIY home improvements and budget decorating—where modern, traditional, and farmhouse styles meet. Two years in this 1960 brick colonial and it already feels like both a lifetime and a blink. When we first got the keys to this charming home, I was honestly intimidated. Robert, the spirited … Read more

How to revive an old outdoor dining table with a Serena and Lily–inspired driftwood finish using only spray paint This was one of those projects that felt like, “Why didn’t I do this sooner?” — the kind where you pass a beat-up piece of furniture every day and put off fixing it. It ended up … Read more

8 of the best blush paint colors and room design inspirations for creating warm, rosy light in any space. Finding the perfect pink paint color is trickier than it looks. There’s a narrow line between a soft ballerina blush and an overwhelming, garish pink. If you’re searching for a refined, feminine pink that still feels … Read more

The best DIY projects, room makeovers, and home inspiration gathered from across the web in 2018. Each year seems to fly by faster than the last, and 2018 felt particularly quick. Over the past twelve months we experienced big life changes and tackled large home projects that transformed our spaces — from welcoming a new … Read more

Top apps for browsing secondhand goods—smart alternatives to Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace for finding thrifty deals. I love nothing more than wandering through thrift stores or exploring a neighborhood yard sale—thrifting is my happy place. Thankfully, many great apps now make it easy to hunt for secondhand furniture, decor, and vintage finds without leaving the … Read more