We’ve been using this picture as our ‘blog bio’ photo for several years. It’s cute and all, but it’s a selfie we took of ourselves about 10 minutes after we found out we were pregnant. It was 5 in the morning, and we were stupid-happy in this pic. And we love it. But it’s not professional. Also my hair is doing a weird mushroom thing, and Nick looks like he’s a tween. And recently, we’ve had ... [ Read More ]

We spent the majority of our day outside yesterday, and I made a point to carry around my nice camera instead of relying on my iphone for EVERY PHOTO I TAKE. I’m hesitant to admit this... but I haven’t printed a single picture of the girls since their 1-year photo books. I was planning to make a photo book for each girl every year. But then time got away from me last summer. And then I started ... [ Read More ]

Nobody likes a Debbie Downer... so if you’re already feeling blue, READ NO FURTHER. Because friends? I’m feeling weary. And anxious. And overwhelmed. I walk a fine line between being infertile and being a parent, so I hold in a lot of my struggles and frustrations... even from friends and family. But in the name of honesty (and release), I’m here to say that my house looks like a tornado went ... [ Read More ]

I’m certainly no graphic designer, and that’s why it always floors me when people complement my collage images, graphics, or ask about a font type. So today I’m going to share a handful of my FAVORITE fonts! I use these fonts regularly, and love mixing modern with traditional. Or scripty with industrial. It’s fun to just play around and find amazing combinations that coincide with the look you’re ... [ Read More ]

We’ve been getting a lot of emails lately requesting a round-up post of our must-have DIY tools. You know... what we use, what we like. I’ve been putting off writing it for awhile, because it’s so daunting thinking about putting together a list... we use SO MANY tools and products. How do I just choose a handful? source This post contains affiliate links. Nick and I sat down together and made a ... [ Read More ]

Our blind date was scheduled for a Wednesday. The thing is, I had to study for a big test the next day for one of my design classes... and I was super responsible back in those days. So I decided to reschedule for the next day. After all, we were only going to grab a cup of coffee and have awkward conversation. He agreed to reschedule, not even bothering to mention that the ‘next day’ ... [ Read More ]

A lovely reader asked a very valid question recently, and we decided to answer... and bare it all. Here’s her inquiry. What do you do to stay motivated in the the middle of a project? I have begun and I am nearly at the end of redoing these book shelves and have not completed it! It drives me nuts! Any advice on getting started again? I think picking the final paint color is mentally blocking ... [ Read More ]

Hey All, Nick Here! It has been too long since I have stepped away from the saws and soldering iron to take an opportunity to write the masses.   When Bethany asked me to write a post about wiring the epic Tutu Chandeliers  I was both honored and nervous!  Nervous you ask,  well yeah,  since my hiatus our fan base has really grown... and while I would love to insert some joke relating us to ... [ Read More ]

Hey everyone!  I’m Katie, and I live On the Banks of Squaw Creek (which isn’t too far from Beth and Nick!)  Although my style is a little different than theirs, we have a lot in common.  I love DIY and furniture makeovers, and I also live in an old Iowa farmhouse. Our farmhouse has beautiful original hardwood floors.  And we want to keep them that way.  But two little boys, a dog and a farmer ... [ Read More ]

The weather here in Iowa has been cray to say the least. One day it’s –40*, and the next day we’re wearing flipflops and filling the kiddie pool! Ok, that’s a lie. But it feels that way sometimes.   We’ve had a whirlwind couple days of the stomach flu around these parts. I don’t do well with cleaning up vomit... but when Nick’s at work, and it’s dark, and my children need me... I ... [ Read More ]