Archive for April, 2009

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Style: May ’09

April 27, 2009
Style: May 2009I put together my May style post a bit early, frankly because I could use the distraction. No, the baby has not arrived yet. Looks like I’ll be going from overdue to truly post-term. I’m scheduled to be induced tomorrow morning. So for now… fashion! Glorious frivolity! I’m eager to wear normal clothes again, though [...]
Pregnancy, Style | 145 Comments »
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Up for the Challenge: Part Four

April 24, 2009
It wasn’t easy, but we’ve finished the front porch for the Better Homes & Gardens 48-Hour Challenge! The whole project was completed for $500, using materials exclusively from The Home Depot. Painting the porch rug freehand while very pregnant was a little harder than I expected, but I’m beyond thrilled with the way it turned [...]
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One Week Past Due

April 21, 2009
One Week Past DueYep, 41 weeks pregnant, one week past due. She’ll get here when she gets here, so we’re just waiting patiently…
Pregnancy | 153 Comments »
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What Type of Evergreen is This?

April 20, 2009
Anyone know? It’s about 3′ tall and I really like the shape of it, but I don’t know if it grows that way naturally or if it was pruned.
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Up for the Challenge: Part Three

April 18, 2009
In my third post for Better Homes & Gardens’ 48-Hour Challenge, I talk about how my plans for the front porch quickly changed when we went to buy our furniture. When I first started planning our project, I had chosen two wicker chairs, a metal table, and a wooden glider. I had even created a [...]
Outside, Press | 28 Comments »
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