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  • Shapely Ceramic Lamps

    People ask all the time about the lamps in my living room, but they're no longer available. I bought them…
    December 17, 2008
  • My Organized Closet

    Somehow, I can leave dishes in the sink (instead of loading the dishwasher that's two feet away), and I'll let…
    December 16, 2008
  • Christmas Chip-Tunes

    Brandon (who normally doesn't like Christmas music) told me about this and I thought it was such genius I had…
    December 14, 2008
  • Gifts Under $5, $10, $25, and $40

    Holiday shopping is in full swing (yay!), and I've made finding a great gift a bit easier over at Pink…
    December 12, 2008
  • Gussied Up for the Holidays

    Brandon and I finally finished decorating the house for Christmas. We were thinking about getting a real tree again (last…
    December 11, 2008
  • Felt Reindeer

    Jules warned me that my taste would change. Whimsy, sweetness, and cutesy… it will all be irresistible to me now…
    December 10, 2008
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  • Shapely Ceramic Lamps

    People ask all the time about the lamps in my living room, but they’re no longer available. I bought them years ago from Crate &…

    December 17, 200832 comments'L' for Lighting, Living Room
  • My Organized Closet

    Somehow, I can leave dishes in the sink (instead of loading the dishwasher that’s two feet away), and I’ll let random things pile up on…

    December 16, 2008270 commentsBedroom, My Life, Organization, Style
  • Christmas Chip-Tunes

    Brandon (who normally doesn’t like Christmas music) told me about this and I thought it was such genius I had to share. Christmas music. Done…

    December 14, 20085 comments'H' for Holidays, 'M' is for Music
  • Gifts Under $5, $10, $25, and $40

    Holiday shopping is in full swing (yay!), and I’ve made finding a great gift a bit easier over at Pink Loves Brown. You can shop…

    December 12, 20087 commentsPink Loves Brown
  • Gussied Up for the Holidays

    Brandon and I finally finished decorating the house for Christmas. We were thinking about getting a real tree again (last year’s was so pretty), or…

    December 11, 200830 commentsHolidays
  • Felt Reindeer

    Jules warned me that my taste would change. Whimsy, sweetness, and cutesy… it will all be irresistible to me now that I’m with child. Is…

    December 10, 200816 commentsHolidays
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