What started as a random trip to Home Depot turned into designing our dream farmhouse kitchen. Sharing the step-by-step process, from 3D planning to installing our KraftMaid cabinets ourselves.

A full gut renovation transformed our late 1800s farmhouse kitchen from an outdated 1980s layout into a story filled space featuring reclaimed brick, a hand-plastered range hood, and thoughtfully layered historic details.

We wanted to outsource our breakfast nook cushions but a $4,000 quote made us rethink everything. This is the story of learning to sew them by hand, choosing wool, and creating a space meant to be lived in.

We chose unlacquered brass for our kitchen because it was never meant to stay perfect. Here’s why we love how it ages, along with a few honest pros and cons to know before choosing it for your own home.

The story behind Mallard & Maple—our cross-country move, an old Michigan farmhouse, and the slower more intentional life we’re building with two little boys.