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  • Francesca’s Room: Now & Later

    My mom is working on my baby sister Francesca's room, and she'd like to finish it up inexpensively for now.…
    March 13, 2009
  • Murray is Recovering

    He had surgery* on Tuesday to correct his dislocated kneecap (luxating patella, grade 3). He's resting a lot, and he…
    March 12, 2009
  • Porch and Patio Seating?

    Yesterday it was 65 degrees. Today: 27. Still, I keep thinking ahead to spring and all of the things I'd…
    March 11, 2009
  • The Library Alcove’s New Storage

    As my shop (Pink Loves Brown) has grown, so too has my need for more storage. The library's alcove is…
    March 9, 2009
  • My Baby Shower

    Saturday, a very rainy day here in Chicagoland, was the day of my baby shower! The decorations were beautiful… The…
    March 8, 2009
  • A Little Pick-Me-Up

    Jessica (of {BLACK. WHITE. YELLOW.} fame) was kind enough to pick up an Orla Kiely pitcher for me when she…
    March 6, 2009
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  • Francesca’s Room: Now & Later

    My mom is working on my baby sister Francesca’s room, and she’d like to finish it up inexpensively for now. She already has a painted…

    March 13, 200937 commentsElsewhere
  • Murray is Recovering

    He had surgery* on Tuesday to correct his dislocated kneecap (luxating patella, grade 3). He’s resting a lot, and he whimpers and makes moaning sounds…

    March 12, 200957 commentsPets
  • Porch and Patio Seating?

    Yesterday it was 65 degrees. Today: 27. Still, I keep thinking ahead to spring and all of the things I’d like to do outside. As…

    March 11, 200977 commentsOutside
  • The Library Alcove’s New Storage

    As my shop (Pink Loves Brown) has grown, so too has my need for more storage. The library’s alcove is right outside of my studio,…

    March 9, 200944 commentsLibrary, Pink Loves Brown
  • My Baby Shower

    Saturday, a very rainy day here in Chicagoland, was the day of my baby shower! The decorations were beautiful… The cake was beautiful too… and…

    March 8, 200946 commentsMy Life, Pregnancy
  • A Little Pick-Me-Up

    Jessica (of {BLACK. WHITE. YELLOW.} fame) was kind enough to pick up an Orla Kiely pitcher for me when she spotted one all by its…

    March 6, 200921 commentsStudio
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