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  • Tibet Almond Stick

    We're keeping our dining table. The consensus seemed to be that the Strut table I had my eye on, while…
    September 22, 2011
  • The “I’m a Giant!” Challenge

    I've really been feeling the urge to just start decorating a whole new house from scratch. I love our home,…
    September 21, 2011
  • Matching Metallic Oxfords

    Yep, we did it. We're totally dressing like twinsies. Minus the ribbon laces for me. On me: Tights, Missoni for…
    September 20, 2011
  • Let’s Put Together a Nook

    Which furniture, art, and lighting would you choose to put together a little nook? I'll tell you what I'd choose…
    September 20, 2011
  • Honor Roll

    Vintage roller derby photos from 1948! (via Victoria) * p.s. I settled on a derby name. I'm "Elle DeGore." I…
    September 19, 2011
  • Paint-by-Numbers, Giant Wall Mural Inspiration

    I've painted original murals before for my nephews, but it's been a while. These giant paint-by-numbers murals have me inspired…
    September 15, 2011
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  • Tibet Almond Stick

    We’re keeping our dining table. The consensus seemed to be that the Strut table I had my eye on, while beautiful, is prone to scratches.…

    September 22, 201126 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Dining Room
  • The “I’m a Giant!” Challenge

    I’ve really been feeling the urge to just start decorating a whole new house from scratch. I love our home, but there’s something to be…

    September 21, 201179 commentsDollhouse
  • Matching Metallic Oxfords

    Yep, we did it. We’re totally dressing like twinsies. Minus the ribbon laces for me. On me: Tights, Missoni for Target; Shoes, c/o Fossil. On…

    September 20, 201115 commentsParenting, Style
  • Let’s Put Together a Nook

    Which furniture, art, and lighting would you choose to put together a little nook? I’ll tell you what I’d choose below!

    September 20, 201151 commentsLet's…
  • Honor Roll

    Vintage roller derby photos from 1948! (via Victoria) * p.s. I settled on a derby name. I’m “Elle DeGore.” I found another floor lamp I…

    September 19, 201116 commentsHonor Roll
  • - Camp Wandawega

    Paint-by-Numbers, Giant Wall Mural Inspiration

    I’ve painted original murals before for my nephews, but it’s been a while. These giant paint-by-numbers murals have me inspired though, maybe enough to actually…

    September 15, 201177 comments'A' for Art, 'D' for Decorating, Crafty (& Handy), Play Room
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