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  • The Bed is Gone

    See Ya, Bed

    Oh, hey there, empty bedroom. Why not throw another room into the started-but-not-yet-finished mix? A couple of things happened at…
    September 14, 2015
  • New Bathroom Fixtures

    Let’s Be Realistic, Here

    I'm finding myself fighting scope creep. The new sconces are here (I ordered the Thurman sconce in unlacquered polished brass…
    September 10, 2015
  • Eleanor and Gingerbread, the Guinea Pig

    Kids and Small Pets

    A few people have emailed with questions because their kids are interested in getting guinea pigs or other small pets…
    September 9, 2015
  • Honor Roll

    A little over a decade ago, Mayor Daley had GIANT Xs carved into Meigs Field under the cover of darkness,…
    September 4, 2015
  • White Subway Tile and Hex Tile, Plus Paint Swatches

    Six Designs Inspired by Tile

    This post is sponsored by Floor & Decor. I'm working with Floor & Decor on a few posts for the…
    August 31, 2015
  • Making it Yours 13C: IKEA Mockelby Dining Table

    Making it Yours 13C: Möckelby Dining Table

    Time for the last of three looks around IKEA's new Möckelby dining table! The first let wallpaper be the star…
    August 27, 2015
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  • The Bed is Gone

    See Ya, Bed

    Oh, hey there, empty bedroom. Why not throw another room into the started-but-not-yet-finished mix? A couple of things happened at the same time. The first…

    September 14, 201512 commentsOur Bedroom, The Victorian House
  • New Bathroom Fixtures

    Let’s Be Realistic, Here

    I’m finding myself fighting scope creep. The new sconces are here (I ordered the Thurman sconce in unlacquered polished brass with clamshell shades), and I…

    September 10, 201520 commentsBathrooms, The Victorian House
  • Eleanor and Gingerbread, the Guinea Pig

    Kids and Small Pets

    A few people have emailed with questions because their kids are interested in getting guinea pigs or other small pets of their own. I can’t…

    September 9, 201512 commentsParenting, Pets
  • Honor Roll

    A little over a decade ago, Mayor Daley had GIANT Xs carved into Meigs Field under the cover of darkness, effectively closing the little airport…

    September 4, 20154 commentsHonor Roll
  • White Subway Tile and Hex Tile, Plus Paint Swatches

    Six Designs Inspired by Tile

    This post is sponsored by Floor & Decor. I’m working with Floor & Decor on a few posts for the blog around the three main…

    August 31, 201520 commentsDecorating
  • Making it Yours 13C: IKEA Mockelby Dining Table

    Making it Yours 13C: Möckelby Dining Table

    Time for the last of three looks around IKEA’s new Möckelby dining table! The first let wallpaper be the star with everything else playing supporting…

    August 27, 20156 commentsDecorating, Making it Yours (MiY)
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