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  • The Best DSLR Canon Camera and Lenses for Beginners

    Essential Photography Gear

    My photography gear has changed a lot since I first started shooting with a DSLR in 2006. I want to…
    March 21, 2013
  • Let's Put Together a TV Stand

    Let’s Style a TV Stand

    Time to play one of my favorite games! I present a bunch of options — for styling a TV stand,…
    March 19, 2013
  • Frank Lloyd Wright's Home and Studio in Oak Park, IL

    Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home and Studio in Oak Park

    Brandon's aunt and uncle were in town this weekend. His sister mentioned that they were going to tour the Frank…
    March 18, 2013
  • Honor Roll

    Sign Painters looks fantastic. I wish I had that kind of mastery over letterforms and a paintbrush. Stay on the…
    March 16, 2013
  • Kitchen Wall Clock and Hanging/Wall Planters

    A Big Ol’ Clock and Hanging Planters

    More plans for the kitchen. I don't think my old "Eat" sign above the fridge is coming back, and the…
    March 14, 2013
  • Mademoiselle, photographed by Dennis Golonka, circa 2001

    Pointy-Toed Sneakers

    Three months ago, I pinned these Keds shoes by Kate Spade. Last week, I rejoiced when I realized they were…
    March 13, 2013
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  • The Best DSLR Canon Camera and Lenses for Beginners

    Essential Photography Gear

    My photography gear has changed a lot since I first started shooting with a DSLR in 2006. I want to share what worked for me…

    March 21, 201331 commentsPhotography
  • Let's Put Together a TV Stand

    Let’s Style a TV Stand

    Time to play one of my favorite games! I present a bunch of options — for styling a TV stand, in this case — and…

    March 19, 201337 commentsLet's…
  • Frank Lloyd Wright's Home and Studio in Oak Park, IL

    Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home and Studio in Oak Park

    Brandon’s aunt and uncle were in town this weekend. His sister mentioned that they were going to tour the Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio,…

    March 18, 201364 commentsLocal, My Life
  • Honor Roll

    Sign Painters looks fantastic. I wish I had that kind of mastery over letterforms and a paintbrush. Stay on the bus. [via Raincoast Cottage] Looking…

    March 16, 201318 commentsHonor Roll
  • Kitchen Wall Clock and Hanging/Wall Planters

    A Big Ol’ Clock and Hanging Planters

    More plans for the kitchen. I don’t think my old “Eat” sign above the fridge is coming back, and the fern in a punch bowl…

    March 14, 201324 commentsKitchen
  • Mademoiselle, photographed by Dennis Golonka, circa 2001

    Pointy-Toed Sneakers

    Three months ago, I pinned these Keds shoes by Kate Spade. Last week, I rejoiced when I realized they were finally available. I immediately picked…

    March 13, 201344 commentsStyle
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