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  • DIY Painting Tips, Tricks, and a Step-by-Step Guide

    My dad was a handyman, and I grew up helping him. I've painted my home from top to bottom, as…
    March 9, 2010
  • New Page: Rug Sources

    One of the most frequent questions I get is "Where did you get that pink zigzag rug in your living…
    March 5, 2010
  • Red Hair

    I did it! One item from my 30 Before Thirty list down, 29 to go. I had my hair dyed…
    March 4, 2010
  • Martha Stewart Paint Colors

    I was informed today by Jules that the new line of Martha Stewart paint colors is now at The Home…
    March 3, 2010
  • 30 Before Thirty

    I will turn thirty on September 22, 2010. That gives me a little more than six months to do all…
    March 1, 2010
  • Ten 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…
    February 28, 2010
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  • DIY Painting Tips, Tricks, and a Step-by-Step Guide

    My dad was a handyman, and I grew up helping him. I’ve painted my home from top to bottom, as well as the houses and…

    March 9, 2010194 commentsFAQ, Painting
  • New Page: Rug Sources

    One of the most frequent questions I get is “Where did you get that pink zigzag rug in your living room?”. Well now I’ve gathered…

    March 5, 201033 comments'R' for Rugs, FAQ
  • Red Hair

    I did it! One item from my 30 Before Thirty list down, 29 to go. I had my hair dyed at a salon, but it…

    March 4, 2010219 commentsMe
  • Martha Stewart Paint Colors

    I was informed today by Jules that the new line of Martha Stewart paint colors is now at The Home Depot. People, do you realize…

    March 3, 201077 commentsPainting
  • 30 Before Thirty

    I will turn thirty on September 22, 2010. That gives me a little more than six months to do all of the things on this…

    March 1, 2010300 commentsLists, My Life
  • Ten 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…

    February 28, 201054 commentsParenting
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