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  • Jens Lekman: An Argument with Myself

    I've seen Jens Lekman a couple of times, but he's playing a show again tonight in Chicago for which I…
    October 3, 2011
  • Patterned Pillows to be Mixed & Matched with Wild Abandon

    Any and all of these throw pillows work together, but for the pattern shy, may I suggest choosing just two?…
    September 27, 2011
  • Patterned Pillows for the Color-Shy

    Here's a nice way to add a little pattern without going all boom boom pow. • stripes • polka dots…
    September 27, 2011
  • Living Room Floor Lamp

    I'll take better pictures soon (these are from my phone), but yes. I found a floor lamp. A little brass,…
    September 26, 2011
  • Paint-by-Numbers, Giant Wall Mural Inspiration

    I've painted original murals before for my nephews, but it's been a while. These giant paint-by-numbers murals have me inspired…
    September 15, 2011
  • Strut X-Large Table

    I've always liked the Strut Table from Blu Dot. I've found one for half-off, and I'm strongly considering it for…
    September 13, 2011
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  • Jens Lekman: An Argument with Myself

    I’ve seen Jens Lekman a couple of times, but he’s playing a show again tonight in Chicago for which I was unable to get tickets.…

    October 3, 201122 comments'M' is for Music, Filing Cabinet
  • Patterned Pillows to be Mixed & Matched with Wild Abandon

    Any and all of these throw pillows work together, but for the pattern shy, may I suggest choosing just two? • stripes • polka dots…

    September 27, 201128 comments'D' for Decorating, Filing Cabinet
  • Patterned Pillows for the Color-Shy

    Here’s a nice way to add a little pattern without going all boom boom pow. • stripes • polka dots • floral • texture •…

    September 27, 201110 comments'D' for Decorating, Filing Cabinet
  • Living Room Floor Lamp

    I’ll take better pictures soon (these are from my phone), but yes. I found a floor lamp. A little brass, a little bronze, and a…

    September 26, 201118 comments'L' for Lighting, Living Room
  • - Camp Wandawega

    Paint-by-Numbers, Giant Wall Mural Inspiration

    I’ve painted original murals before for my nephews, but it’s been a while. These giant paint-by-numbers murals have me inspired though, maybe enough to actually…

    September 15, 201177 comments'A' for Art, 'D' for Decorating, Crafty (& Handy), Play Room
  • Strut X-Large Table

    I’ve always liked the Strut Table from Blu Dot. I’ve found one for half-off, and I’m strongly considering it for the dining room. What do…

    September 13, 201158 comments'F' for Furniture, Dining Room, Filing Cabinet, Wish List
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