These Halloween craft ideas are for everyone—kids and adults alike. If you love spooky season, here are 29 DIY projects to try before October 31. Halloween is a holiday that appeals to people of all ages. While kids often take center stage with trick-or-treating, many adults also enjoy decorating, crafting, and hosting gatherings to celebrate … Read more

The era of generic staircases with waist-high knobby railings—or worse, completely enclosed stairwells—is fading. Contemporary designers favor cleaner, lighter approaches that open up sightlines and bring more natural light into the home. One standout trend that accomplishes this is the wooden stair screen. Popularized in modern renovations and well-suited to open-plan living, wooden stair screens … Read more

I made another DIY headboard, this time with a classic, minimal silhouette that works with many decor styles. This upholstery project takes less than two hours and costs under $100. Minimal upholstered headboards and bed frames are everywhere lately, but they can be expensive and are often only available in queen or king sizes. Our … Read more

Tuesdays are my day to be honest about what life looks like behind the scenes, so here’s a candid update on how glamorous — or not — things really are around here. In short: not glamorous. At all. There’s no shortage of colorful ice cream sandwiches, but there’s also the occasional tumbleweed of cat fur … Read more

I’m getting ready for the weekend and packing for a short trip to Houston early next week. I love starting a new week with a trip right after the weekend — it always feels like a fresh little adventure. This weekend is Mother’s Day, so I included a few thoughtful gift ideas for moms among … Read more

The half-painted wall trend has proven remarkably resilient, and I’m a fan. I recently used this technique in my home office and can say firsthand why it continues to be popular: it’s versatile, visually appealing, and more manageable than painting an entire wall from floor to ceiling. Here are a few reasons the style works … Read more

Some time ago I published a post with seven DIY blogs you should follow. I still visit each of those blogs almost every day—nearly a year has passed since that post—and I recently realized it was time to update the list. This time the selection isn’t limited strictly to DIY blogs. These are seven blogs … Read more

Inspired by a leather-wrapped gift idea, I created a simple DIY that makes a thoughtful holiday present: leather-wrapped message flasks. They’re easy to personalize, affordable, and work for anyone who appreciates a little charm—whether they prefer something playful or more traditionally masculine. The flasks I used are very cute, but you can use any flask … Read more