For Elliot’s room I found this amazing vintage bamboo twin bed, although I bought it online and I thought it was a daybed. I love that it is as deep as a twin bed, and man have I made use …
Budget Friendly Ready-made Curtain Roundup
There are times that we’ve splurged on drapery/curtains – because BELIEVE me it can be a splurge, but often worth it if you can hang with the initial investment – which can be hard to swallow. But more often it’s …
We’re Hiring …
With heavy hearts, we bid adieu and good luck to Becca, our graphic designer/blog assistant/office manager, as she moves back home to Austin. And while she’ll still be part of the team remotely, it means we’ve got an open desk …
9 Lovely Dinnerware Combos
It is officially summer and officially (well almost) the weekend, and that means it is the season of summer entertaining and parties. When your table is set with style you look like you have your life together. That is a …
Giving New Life To Our Old Wood Deck + Get The Look
Our deck, the only real outdoor space we have is finally, completely done. I know you thought it was done last year, but I’d like to remind you of my “constantly-changing-perfectly-good-projects’ syndrome; a problem that has plagued this house (but …
Orcondo: Bedrooms & Common Areas
Hey Everyone! I’m back with my very last Orcondo post. And I have to say, I’m so sad about it. There’s nothing more fun than looking at ugly pictures of what this place used to look like and reminding my boyfriend that …
A Modern Farmhouse Fireplace Update
It’s Ginny here with another design agony question and this time we have some really fun after photos to share with you. Erin, co-founder of blog Suburban Bitches emailed asking for some help with her fireplace renovation. I don’t know what to do …
Laundry Closet Makeover + Shop Laundry Utility & Decor
Well, it only took 2 1/2 years for me to redo what is the most disgusting room in our house. The rest of the house is virtually finished and this room just stared at me daily with a “WHAT. DON’T …
Swing Arm Sconce Roundup
Swing arm sconces are having a major moment right now and for a very good reason. They are functional, beautiful, and can be worked into every single type of room or decor. I’ve been desperate for a few of them …
7 Affordable Kitchen Designs
I want to go back in time, knowing what I know now and redesign every disgusting rental kitchen that I ever endured. Sure, there are limitations with a rental, but I’m more and more convinced that had I just invested …