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  • Braxton Lighting

    We're going to add lights to the front and back porches. Hooray, we'll be able to see as we walk…
    November 30, 2009
  • Seven Months Old (Eleanor’s Monthly Photo)

    (I’ll be taking a photo of Eleanor sitting in the Eames rocker and wearing her pin each month until she’s…
    November 29, 2009
  • Pink Christmas Tree

    Everyone remembers this issue of Blueprint, yes? With the beautiful (not tacky) pink Christmas trees? Well I've gone ahead and…
    November 27, 2009
  • DIY Trunk Show 2009

    The DIY Trunk Show, a show that features handmade goods by Chicago crafters, took place on Saturday. These were a…
    November 23, 2009
  • She’s Expressive

    Eleanor was looking so ridiculously cute in her pink headband (a gift from Kenzie Poo) that I wanted to snap…
    November 21, 2009
  • Trying to Sew a Slipcover

    I had this idea a year and a half ago to slipcover my desk chair, and I’ve finally gotten around…
    November 19, 2009
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  • Braxton Lighting

    We’re going to add lights to the front and back porches. Hooray, we’ll be able to see as we walk down the stairs! I’ve ordered…

    November 30, 200932 comments'L' for Lighting, Kitchen, Outside
  • Seven Months Old (Eleanor’s Monthly Photo)

    (I’ll be taking a photo of Eleanor sitting in the Eames rocker and wearing her pin each month until she’s two years old.) Previous Photos…

    November 29, 200932 commentsParenting
  • Pink Christmas Tree

    Everyone remembers this issue of Blueprint, yes? With the beautiful (not tacky) pink Christmas trees? Well I’ve gone ahead and ordered a pink Christmas tree…

    November 27, 200965 commentsHolidays
  • DIY Trunk Show 2009

    The DIY Trunk Show, a show that features handmade goods by Chicago crafters, took place on Saturday. These were a few of my favorite things……

    November 23, 200927 commentsCovetable
  • She’s Expressive

    Eleanor was looking so ridiculously cute in her pink headband (a gift from Kenzie Poo) that I wanted to snap a quick photo. I’ve been…

    November 21, 200981 commentsMy Life, Parenting
  • Trying to Sew a Slipcover

    I had this idea a year and a half ago to slipcover my desk chair, and I’ve finally gotten around to trying it. Guess what……

    November 19, 200973 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Office
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