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  • Our Backyard Patio Furniture

    We've decided to go with IKEA's Urban chairs for our backyard. They're comfortable, modern, inexpensive, and they won't burn your…
    April 14, 2010
  • New Roof

    The roofers have been here since eight o'clock this morning, but hopefully we will have our new white roof before…
    April 13, 2010
  • On the Fence

    I've been thinking about trying to create a little privacy along our back fence for quite some time. I saw…
    April 12, 2010
  • Our Roof is Leaking

    It has been incredibly windy in the windy city lately, and a huge portion of our roof has flapped up.…
    April 9, 2010
  • Style: April ’10

    Skinny jeans! I don't typically wear jeans, but after Abbey mentioned how flattering these were, I had to go try…
    April 8, 2010
  • Outdoor Dining Chair Options

    Now that the weather has (mostly) warmed up, I'm eager to get to work outside. I'm still looking for a…
    April 6, 2010
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  • Our Backyard Patio Furniture

    We’ve decided to go with IKEA’s Urban chairs for our backyard. They’re comfortable, modern, inexpensive, and they won’t burn your bottom (as we fear metal…

    April 14, 201032 commentsOutside
  • New Roof

    The roofers have been here since eight o’clock this morning, but hopefully we will have our new white roof before they leave tonight. All of…

    April 13, 201019 commentsOutside
  • On the Fence

    I’ve been thinking about trying to create a little privacy along our back fence for quite some time. I saw the DYNING wind/sun shield at…

    April 12, 201047 commentsOutside
  • Our Roof is Leaking

    It has been incredibly windy in the windy city lately, and a huge portion of our roof has flapped up. Wednesday night as I was…

    April 9, 201052 commentsOutside
  • Style: April ’10

    Skinny jeans! I don’t typically wear jeans, but after Abbey mentioned how flattering these were, I had to go try them on. Let me tell…

    April 8, 201059 commentsStyle
  • Outdoor Dining Chair Options

    Now that the weather has (mostly) warmed up, I’m eager to get to work outside. I’m still looking for a matching set of dining chairs…

    April 6, 2010102 commentsCovetable, Outside
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