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    Several people have asked me about my daily life on formspring (a site that allows people to ask questions anonymously).…
    March 31, 2010
  • Elephant Plant Stand

    I've found another new version of a thrifted item that I have. This time it's an elephant plant stand.* It's…
    March 31, 2010
  • My Waiting Room Chairs are For Sale

    Well, kind of. I was researching dining chairs for a client when I came across a brand new version of…
    March 30, 2010
  • Eleven 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…
    March 29, 2010
  • Buyer’s Contentment

    I bought a Dyson DC17 Animal a few years ago after asking for recommendations here on the blog. Recently Dyson…
    March 26, 2010
  • Thinking About Food

    I want to be healthier for myself and for my family. No junk food! Healthy and fresh! Seasonal produce! Organic!…
    March 24, 2010
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  • A Day in the Life

    Several people have asked me about my daily life on formspring (a site that allows people to ask questions anonymously). They want to know how…

    March 31, 2010113 commentsMe, My Life
  • Elephant Plant Stand

    I’ve found another new version of a thrifted item that I have. This time it’s an elephant plant stand.* It’s a little kooky, no? Sometimes…

    March 31, 201022 commentsCovetable, Outside
  • My Waiting Room Chairs are For Sale

    Well, kind of. I was researching dining chairs for a client when I came across a brand new version of my old waiting room chairs.…

    March 30, 201013 commentsCovetable
  • Eleven 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…

    March 29, 201045 commentsParenting
  • Buyer’s Contentment

    I bought a Dyson DC17 Animal a few years ago after asking for recommendations here on the blog. Recently Dyson contacted me to ask if…

    March 26, 201042 comments'R' for Rugs, 'T' for Tech
  • Thinking About Food

    I want to be healthier for myself and for my family. No junk food! Healthy and fresh! Seasonal produce! Organic! Free-range! Whew. Sounds good, right?…

    March 24, 2010135 commentsFood, My Life
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