Archive for February, 2010

Reader Redesign: Tile For Miles

When Amanda and her husband Ken sent over the amazing before and after photos of their kitchen, let’s just say our mouths literally watered. Here’s their letter:
I really enjoy your blog and your knitty-gritty do-it-yourself attitude, so I thought you might be interested in our own kitchen remodel. We live in a little brick house [...]


Burning Question: Got Any Burning Questions?

We’ve loved getting your read on quite a few surprisingly controversial subjects over the years (from whether you prefer wood or carpeted floors in the bedroom to which way you like to dispense your toilet paper):

Some topics elicited way more responses than we ever thought possible (like this chatter about how early is too early [...]


Look & Learn: Pendant Lamps & Pops Of Color

We’re introducing a new feature here at YHL called Look & Learn, and it’s all about taking an inspiration room and trying to figure out how and why it works. Because admiring a beautiful space is always fun, but figuring out what elements and ideas can actually be borrowed or adapted for your very own [...]


Housewears Freebie Winners!

Announcing the winner in our Lisa Leonard Designs jewelry giveaway, plus a sweet discount for everyone else!


Reader Redesign: Pop The Cork

When Emily emailed us with a great textural and natural DIY project we had to share the goods. Here’s her letter:
I really REALLY enjoy reading your blog. I’m totally hooked on it- you have so many GREAT and accomplishable ideas. I’m constantly inspired by the things that you guys create and recently I completed one [...]