Email Answers

Email Answer: In A Pillow Pinch?

Q: Hey youngsters. First, congrats on the bun! Very exciting. Having two of my own I can assure you that you’ll never go a day without laughing so hard your stomach hurts. So that’s something to look forward to. Okay, the real reason for my email. My conundrum is with pillows for [...]


Email Answer: Getting ‘Er Done?

Q: Dear John (no it’s not a Dear John letter) and Sherry. I’m begging you (on bare knees in front of laptop now) to write a post that teaches the following: HOW… HOW, I beg you, do you find the motivation and… ENERGY to take on such things after work?! Or even a whole weekend [...]


Email Answer: Snap To It

Q: Do you guys have any tips for photographing your rooms? I’m actually listing my house for sale and thinking of snapping some photos (for memories and also to help with the flier) but I want them to look great. Any and all tricks, tips and suggestions are appreciated! – Leslie
A: We totally feel your [...]


Email Answer: Ship Shape Sink?

Q: I love your blog and often check in twice a day. Thank you for your great work! But I have one question: what do you do at the kitchen sink with the few things you regularly use for washing-up/cleaning the dishes and the table (like a sponge, a dish cloth, a brush, dishwashing detergent, [...]


Email Answer: Mixed Metals?

Q: Hey guys! What’s your opinion on mixing metal finishes in a room? Thanks! – Shelly

A: Do it! We don’t really like anything that’s too matchy-matchy, so as long as you make it look deliberate and layered (as opposed to haphazard and mismatched) the end result can be chic and elegant. For example we have [...]