Beyond The Playbook
Casey FinnFull-time home expert behind The DIY Playbook. Here, I'm getting much more personal. A space to explore life’s messiness and joys—beyond the playbook.
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Behind the Book (Part 5)
Catch up on Part One, Part Two, Part Three, and Part Four before diving into this essay…
If you had asked me two years ago what I wanted the cover of Your Home Playbook to look like, I actually had a pretty clear answer. I didn’t picture a...
Monthly Musings No. 19
And just like that, we are back to school! Rory started first grade on Monday, and Ellis headed off to his new preschool on Tuesday. After a summer of camps, travel, and very loose routines, it feels good to get back into a rhythm…but also...
Behind the Book (Part 4)
Catch up on Part One, Part Two, and Part Three before diving into this essay…
When I turned in my manuscript in the fall of 2025, I felt this huge sense of relief. It had been over a year of outlining, writing, photographing, revising...an...
The Things I Always Splurge On
I’m not sure I’d describe myself as a big spender or particularly frugal. I think I’m just very specific about what I’m willing to spend money on.
I would happily pay more for the “good version” of some things. If I use it every single day...
Behind the Book (Part 3)
If you had walked into my house in June of 2025, you probably would’ve thought I’d completely lost it.
My house had turned into book headquarters. There were bins of tools, racks of clothes, stacks of props, and copies of the nerdiest spre...
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Full-time home expert behind The DIY Playbook. Here, I’m diving into motherhood, marriage, community, fitness, and favorite finds. It’s life—beyond the playbook.
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