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A Simple DIY Outdoor Plant Shelf To Disguise Ugly Utility Boxes April 15, 2021
When we shared pictures of our front porch last fall, we said that our decorating strategy out here was basically “plants and more plants.” It helps visually connect the porch to all of the greenery surrounding our house and – as we’ll show you today – it’s also helping us hide some less-than-pretty parts of […]
John Petersik
Our Bedroom Ten Months In (Houston, We Have A Closet!) March 17, 2021
Long story short, instead of having 8 doors that lead outside in our bedroom (yes, we really had that many), we now have 6. And spoiler alert: it’s still plenty. We really just use the middle set along this huge wall of doors to go in and out, but the view and the light that […]
Sherry Petersik
How We Created A Cozy Fire Pit Area In Our Formerly Boring Side Yard February 17, 2021
We’ve been enjoying this fire pit hangout spot for months now, but it hasn’t been on the blog… until today. This is basically a lesson in how a fence can make a HUGE difference in defining an area, which can lead to adding some simple outdoor furnishings (in this case, it was four adirondak chairs […]
Sherry Petersik

Slow Design: Purpose-Led, Small-Batch Housewares from Obakki May 5, 2021
Understanding the process that goes into the objects in our homes creates more intentional, conscious living: That’s the ethos of Canadian homewares brand Obakki, and it’s one we can get behind. Founded by designer and humanitarian Treana Peake, the brand offers small-batch, limited-edition wares handmade by artisans across the globe, from cooking pots and candles […]
Remodelista Team
10 Easy Pieces: Modern Wall-Mounted Desks May 5, 2021
These days many of us are looking for ways to create an instant office spaces around the house. One solution: a covert wall-mounted desk that folds or tucks away when not in use—perfect for laptop use or a quick Zoom set up. Here are our 10 favorite options. For more furniture see our posts: 5 […]
Alexa Hotz
What’s Old Is New: A Pearl District Loft in Portland Gets a New Shell May 5, 2021
What’s old is new—and, in this case, really quite of-the-moment. When Pam Williams wanted to make a change from her tired loft in the Pearl District of Portland, Oregon, she was thinking of moving—until she saw another unit in the building that had gotten the Jessica Helgerson treatment. Inspired, she decided to commission the Portland-based […]
Annie Quigley