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  • The Homies, 2009

    I am so honored to be a finalist again for The Homies, Apartment Therapy’s awards for shelter bloggers. I appreciate…
    December 30, 2009
  • My Office No Longer Looks Like This

    Not that it looked all that bad, but I knew it could be better. I had my cubes on the…
    December 30, 2009
  • Eight 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…
    December 29, 2009
  • We’re Up To Something

    I've (maybe) chosen a new paint color for the kitchen. We're thinking of painting the walls next weekend. And the…
    December 28, 2009
  • Happy Holidays

    The Balch Family is set to beguile decked out in vests of argyle while Brandon regales with holiday tales they…
    December 23, 2009
  • We’ll Have a Pink Christmas

    Our home has been lovingly bedecked for the holidays. I’ve already shown you what the tree looks like undecorated… And…
    December 21, 2009
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  • The Homies, 2009

    I am so honored to be a finalist again for The Homies, Apartment Therapy’s awards for shelter bloggers. I appreciate the nominations, everybody! Making it…

    December 30, 200919 commentsPress
  • My Office No Longer Looks Like This

    Not that it looked all that bad, but I knew it could be better. I had my cubes on the other side of the room.…

    December 30, 200932 commentsOffice
  • Eight 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…

    December 29, 200943 commentsParenting
  • We’re Up To Something

    I’ve (maybe) chosen a new paint color for the kitchen. We’re thinking of painting the walls next weekend. And the trim. *Insert audible gasp here.*…

    December 28, 200940 commentsKitchen, Office, Painting
  • Happy Holidays

    The Balch Family is set to beguile decked out in vests of argyle while Brandon regales with holiday tales they wish you good tidings in…

    December 23, 200991 commentsHolidays, Me, My Life, Parenting
  • We’ll Have a Pink Christmas

    Our home has been lovingly bedecked for the holidays. I’ve already shown you what the tree looks like undecorated… And I gave you a little…

    December 21, 2009105 commentsHolidays
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