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  • Nomenclature of Colors for Naturalists (By Internet Archive Book Images [No restrictions], via Wikimedia Commons)

    Honor Roll

    Bird watchers, with a keen eye for color differentiation and a need for consistent descriptions came up with the color…
    March 17, 2017
  • Modular Home Office Furniture (Martha Stewart Living Craft Space)

    Modular Home Office Furniture

    I want to line an 8' long wall with office storage, but there are a few limitations. Our third floor…
    March 16, 2017
  • Ann Taylor Floral Culotte Jumpsuit, Target Red Block Heel Sandals

    A Floral Culotte Jumpsuit!

    Who else has a bunch of March snow outside right now? *raises hand* I have a ridiculous (in the best…
    March 14, 2017
  • Diana Vreeland loved red.

    Seeing Red (or Not)

    I'm usually the last one to get dressed each day. Brandon walks the kids to school, so he hops in…
    March 7, 2017
  • Working in the Naveya & Sloane Showroom

    Would You Rent Out Your Home Office?

    A Facebook group of working moms in the area is discussing ideas for co-working spaces. People are thinking it would…
    March 1, 2017
  • Review: Indow Window Inserts

    Indow provided two window inserts for review. Most of the windows on the first and second floor are original to…
    February 27, 2017
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  • Nomenclature of Colors for Naturalists (By Internet Archive Book Images [No restrictions], via Wikimedia Commons)

    Honor Roll

    Bird watchers, with a keen eye for color differentiation and a need for consistent descriptions came up with the color system that eventually became Pantone.*…

    March 17, 20173 commentsHonor Roll
  • Modular Home Office Furniture (Martha Stewart Living Craft Space)

    Modular Home Office Furniture

    I want to line an 8′ long wall with office storage, but there are a few limitations. Our third floor has a ceiling height of…

    March 16, 201719 commentsMy Office, The Victorian House
  • Ann Taylor Floral Culotte Jumpsuit, Target Red Block Heel Sandals

    A Floral Culotte Jumpsuit!

    Who else has a bunch of March snow outside right now? *raises hand* I have a ridiculous (in the best way) outfit I’m dying to…

    March 14, 20179 commentsStyle
  • Diana Vreeland loved red.

    Seeing Red (or Not)

    I’m usually the last one to get dressed each day. Brandon walks the kids to school, so he hops in the shower and gets ready…

    March 7, 20179 commentsAugust's Room, The Victorian House
  • Working in the Naveya & Sloane Showroom

    Would You Rent Out Your Home Office?

    A Facebook group of working moms in the area is discussing ideas for co-working spaces. People are thinking it would be nice to have a…

    March 1, 201728 commentsAttic, My Office, The Victorian House
  • Review: Indow Window Inserts

    Indow provided two window inserts for review. Most of the windows on the first and second floor are original to the house — single pane,…

    February 27, 201723 commentsKitchen, The Victorian House, Upgrades and Maintenance
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