DIY

Disclaimer: we’re not realtors. Just a couple of home-happy millennials. This is not professional advice – simply an experience worth sharing.

Your friend or fam just bought a house. They’re a classic case of deer in the headlights. Stoke level is extremely high – a space to put completely customize and call their own. Comfort level with the most substantial wire transfer ($$$) they’ve ever seen …

When we first bought this house, the laundry room was easily one of our least favorite spaces. It had lovely white but also kind-of-yellow walls that we’ve heard referred to as “builder beige”. It had rickety, wire shelves. (You know, the kind that all your …

Your friend or family member is wanting to get deep into the DIY game? Or at least try their hand at creating something beautiful. There’s a good chance it’ll include:

How is it possible that Halloween is only a couple weeks away? If you’re like me, you usually wait until the night or at most the week before to complete your child’s costume. Here’s the roundup of our 10 favorite, super easy and super cheap …

You’re into that rustic chic, antique-y design aesthetic? So are we, friend. Reclaimed, shabby chic, distressed, whimsically beat up, tastefully destroyed, weathered, aged, repurposed, reused. Not just words to describe the decor you’re passionate about. They’re a way of life. Making old things new. Breathing …

We all have at least one wall in our houses that we walk by everyday that we know needs something a little more exciting. Is it just kind of bleh? Old & busted art? No art? Negative space trying to pose as invisible art. Too …

***Disclaimer: changing a light fixture by exposing live wires can put you at high risk for electrical shock, bodily harm & a very bad day. Consult a licensed electrician to reduce your risk. Don’t you dare try this at home if you’re going to electrocute …

Fall is coming, fall is coming! Real talk: it’s here, even if the weather doesn’t agree with you. 

You LOVE fall. It’s the glorious middle ground between the harsh extremes of summer and winter. Warm weather without pit stains. Cool nights without frostbite. All the natural reds, oranges and yellows permeating the wild & whimsical outdoors.

You LOVE your table. It may not be perfect, but it symbolizes most of the things you deeply care about. Family. Friends. Feasting. Real talk. Making meaningful new connections. Winning at games. Hospitality at its most authentic. Not just a house, a home.

Your wall is bare. Too bare. Not modern minimalist. More like backcountry bachelor. In the words of the Barenaked Ladies, it’s been one week since you looked at the gaping negative space. It’s time for a little visual interest. Let’s make something beautiful.