On data loss, real loss, and stretching further distances.

What I’m watching, knitting, and swinging in

What I’ve been up to - from gardening, to film photography, and the books and shows we’re enjoying. Plus a house tour that requires a closer look, grass seed to always have on hand, cedar shake excitement, historic window screens, and the privilege I’m reminded of daily.

Hammocks, cookbooks, gardening, sewing, and the other things I’ve been up to on my impromptu break, and more.

Where I’ve been, shooting on film, my dream house, retro costume inspiration, energy rebates, a magic cake, textiles I don’t need but want, a lampshade DIY, my best defense against mosquitos, a new podcast, what’s killing home remodelers, best decision-making advice, overheard parenting, Little Women on acid home tour, best marble etch remover, and more.

What I’m binge watching, the things I ordered for summertime fun, an incredible legacy, ranking films, a dozen things to say to your kids daily, design decisions, sibling bonds, and more.

Sweet pea sweetness, a movie to mark your calendar for, colorful table linens, remodel regrets, uncommon kitchens, jumbo ric rac, barefoot shoes, a great sourdough recipe, miracle gel, nostalgic photos, and chromophobia.

Lots of gardening thoughts this week including a composting hack, a yard remodel regret, a crop harvest plan, and other things like lead safety, Alison’s kitchen makeover, a new book from everyone’s favorite old home account, supporting family visitation, the new item I hung to attract creatures, an assignment for high schoolers that I want to try, a TP recommendation, fix-it clinics, and more!

The things on my mind this week including a hosue painting update, a few newborn essentials we’re still using to this day, a sobering quilt, conversation cards, the most useful old house housewarming gift, how to help the birds, a step back in time, a 2024 gift to myself, the most lovely nursery, a new weird allergy, a favorite TV show is back, the next book on my list, empty homes for $25k, and a new kind of playlist.

A faux finish I approve of, helping injured wildlife, pants for spring, a gardening request, an apartment tour, sharing is caring, SPF powder, a living playhouse update, upgrading a tool, and the podcast I’m loving.

Danish baby sleeping, the next big project, a tip for movie viewing, a home style quiz, funny podcasts, a flower-filled home, a witch house, community care, a holiday to celebrate, how to help the planet, the thing I can’t stop buying, San Diego housing, a reminder for makeovers, the best couch, I’m now an athlete, and my monthly playlist.

It’s good to be home, a tender photo series, colorful towels, a house of stripes, loud quitting, a beautifully wintery word, an inset door upcycling DIY, experimenting in the backyard, a kitchen trend I can get behind, 1990s home inspo, the tool that changed our evenings, more café curtains?, a new season of an old show, and my monthly playlist.

Three movie recommendations, a renovation goal I’ve set, a craftsman home I can’t stop staring at, reasons not to paint brick, tips for car activities, women and the ocean, custom framing tip, a brand new bedding collection, the parenting book I just finished, keeping a gun at home is irresponsible, hair donation for cleaning oil spills, a tip for videographers, helping the birds, and giving yourself permission to be creative.

A tourist in my own city, a design show I’m pumped for, a creative flooring makeover, a modest kitchen reno, a trash PSA, invisible domestic work and what to do about it, fire safety, who’s land you’re on, a sale on my favorite garments, inclusive holiday books for kids, keeping myself accountable, examples of white privilege, where I get Margot’s clothes, renovating for yourself instead of future buyers, community planning, and more!

Bathroom wallpaper is here and other things on my mind this week including the vintage toothbrush holder I got, the parenting book I’m reading, the legacy of one home, a new way of looking at abortion, a standup comedy special and a TV show I recommend, the tiny item I wish I had when I carried a purse, Indigenous architecture, San Diego seeds, a retractable garden hose, a reminder to check my Instagram, the recipe to save our backyard, a Halloween sneak preview, Heardle, and my monthly playlist.

The new clothes I’m living in, plus fall outfits, modern and classic cafe curtains, a gift for someone that moved, an incredible house tour, two kitchen reveals and a mudroom sneak preview, tipping points, a wallpaper duo, a pink ceiling, a TV series we loved, a love letter and a critique to Goodnight Moon, upgraded bubbles, shower rings, dealing with ants, and more!

A new favorite movie, a new favorite home, the best stain remover, a formula for making a room, a perfect DIY, the baby item you can use as an adult, greying gracefully, and a rug dupe.

The things on my mind this week including a 1910 home full of wallpaper, my backyard reveal, design that’s taking away heritage, what photos are doing to our memory, un-designing a home to sell it, toddler pool floats, historical clothing, a simple $14 change, old house sounds, the design show we need in the world, a friendly reminder, and more.

I’ve been getting out of the house more this week, but also collecting things for you on the internet, including the death of color and my promise to revive color, my favorite jeans on sale, the kitchen thing I should have gotten years ago, the culmination of a year of photos, bathroom inspection update, tile floor restoration, a bathroom cleaning hack, a cottage and wallpaper to check out, and an airbnb and school uniform that’s not okay.

The things I’m loving this week (beside that smiley babe) including painted frames, a bathroom must-have, baby sign language resources, an update on the bathroom, a reminder to admire my favorite room in the house, a show that isn’t actually cheesy, green work, a first-aid necessity, wooden knobs for a special project, an update on my outdoor dining table finish, and more!

Plants are here! Sneaky cabinetry, a birthday treat, the death of detail, the next civil rights movement, my upcoming read, how not to go zero waste, lip balm I swear by, a perfect home tour, my favorite candles, and what today’s ruling means for women’s freedom.

What our days look like, party hat color inspiration, a bathroom update, the door to nowhere, a floor I love watching, glass vs. curtain, home design from Amélie, bygone motels, a pink kitchen, and more.

The backyard debate, birthday crowns, a makeover with a stunning paint/woodwork combo, action to take against gun violence, movie recommendations, mom brain myths, marble sealer, cohesive interiors with a hodgepodge of things, my recent craft, and more!

Flower photos and a flower PSA, a handmade colorful dress, where I’m getting a big print printed, a tiny change with big impact, moving beyond Carbon Tunnel Vision, Ross’ home policy, big changes to the blog, groceries to fight food waste, the hunt for the perfect dishtowel, rules for sharing content online, big renovation news, and more.

My favorite before and after, an old house directory, vintage wall plates, what I can’t stop thinking about, painted trim, my air purifier is on sale, parenting podcast, new photos from a favorite photographer, a stunning kitchen, what I just discovered are cool, the show you have to watch, and what Ross keeps stealing.

What’s kept me occupied this week, a fruit tree resource, how to help Ukraine, the adjusted age of parenthood in a pandemic, the historic tile spacing method, an inspiring bathroom makeover, a breadmaker’s bread knife, a kitchen designed around an antique stove, the show Ross and I can’t get over, a super-wide doormat, how to restore old windows, and more.

The things on my mind this week including a surprise renovation project kicking off right now, the best price on pleated fabric shades, an insulation PSA, defining Bloomsbury style, the truth behind being an HGTV star, breastfeeding with low supply, a bathroom reno to look forward to, new leggings, Daniel’s new series, stain removal, and more!

How we spend our days, the show I just binged, a declutter challenge, a great gift for the babies in your life, the most entertaining salad tutorial ever, a minimal modern home, a budget DIY backsplash, the sweater I wear all the time, clean energy in San Diego, what I finally bought, the switched out house numbers, and a kitchen update.

A report on a year with marble counters in the kitchen (the full scoop on stains and etches!), a dreamy holiday mantel, leaning into curly locks, taking a firm stance, a room full of pink, what to do before leaving town, the shop that is now filling Margot’s closet, another block-print pillow, a half-bath transformation, parenthood feelings, a keepsake box, a confession, and the value of experts.

New holiday bulbs, the This Old Gingerbread Contest, upgraded camera gear, how Margot is eating, organizations to support, a nursery update, my gift guides, kitchen design regret, a desire for more/less baby info, safety lights, and wall inspiration.