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  • The New Light in the Library

    We finally got our hands on the Chase Ceiling Mount I had wanted for the library, and we've already installed…
    June 25, 2009
  • No More Popcorn Ceiling

    The popcorn has given way to a smooth, flat ceiling, thanks to Brandon's hard work. As I mentioned before, the…
    January 5, 2009
  • 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
  • Office Lamp Mock-ups

    I tried out a few lamps with Photoshop to see which one I liked best, but I'm still not sure.…
    October 27, 2007
  • "Chili" Lamp?

    I bought a new lamp from Pier 1 yesterday. I'm not sure if it's actually called "Chili" (I think that's…
    October 27, 2007
  • Kitchen Light

    I finally found a kitchen light. Huzzah!I went to Hortons in La Grange. I told the person that helped me…
    May 4, 2007
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  • The New Light in the Library

    We finally got our hands on the Chase Ceiling Mount I had wanted for the library, and we’ve already installed it! Brandon did most of…

    June 25, 200958 comments'L' for Lighting, Library
  • No More Popcorn Ceiling

    The popcorn has given way to a smooth, flat ceiling, thanks to Brandon’s hard work. As I mentioned before, the ceiling did not contain asbestos…

    January 5, 200951 comments'L' for Lighting, Crafty (& Handy), Guest Room, Nursery
  • 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
  • Office Lamp Mock-ups

    I tried out a few lamps with Photoshop to see which one I liked best, but I’m still not sure. Here’s the office with the…

    October 27, 200737 comments'F' for Fabric, 'L' for Lighting, Office
  • "Chili" Lamp?

    I bought a new lamp from Pier 1 yesterday. I’m not sure if it’s actually called “Chili” (I think that’s just the color), but it…

    October 27, 200718 comments'L' for Lighting, Office
  • Kitchen Light

    I finally found a kitchen light. Huzzah!I went to Hortons in La Grange. I told the person that helped me (Michael) that I was looking…

    May 4, 20071 comment'L' for Lighting, Kitchen
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