

Before & After: This 1950s California Bathroom Grows Up
We recently updated the bathroom in our house that is (supposed to be) shared by all four of our children. A reminder — we did not buy...


DIY Plaster Pots - The Fast and the Furious
Some people watch television or do yoga or read to the blind. I don't really have time for that because I spend a large chunk of my...

Was Your Trip to the Mediterranean Cancelled? Mine Too
Happy New Year! Today is the official start to 2021. You, like me, probably thought the new year started 11 days ago. How funny! Me too!...


Before & After: The Story of Two Bathrooms and A Shower For One.
Years ago, Amy and Tom fell in love with a pretty, sprawling ranch in a coveted neighborhood. With a gorgeous backyard and huge kitchen,...


Who Are the People In Your Neighborhood?
Neighbors are the backbone to any community, but this group of friends went above and beyond the call of duty. When they learned that a...


Claustrophobia and An Estate Sale - A Survivor's Story
As some of you may remember, I was a Marie Kondo groupie long before she became Netflix-famous. I read her books, I tidied with gusto,...


Before & After | this doctor's house is all better
I met Maureen 15 years ago when, expecting my first baby, I went to interview a pediatrician. The pediatrician I planned to interview ...


Cutest House on The Block is Now the Newest House on the Market
Andy and I recently embarked on an investment property endeavor. With four children and two time-consuming careers, we obviously had a...