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  • Quick Fix for the Pendant

    When I'm sitting on the couch in the living room, I have a clear view into Brandon's office. There was…
    April 9, 2007
  • I need to learn how to sew.

    I ordered some fabric from reprodepot with the intention of making my own curtains. Great idea, in theory! The problem…
    April 4, 2007
  • Kitchen Lighting?

    I'm still trying to figure out what to do for the lighting in the kitchen. There will be two halogen…
    March 23, 2007
  • Sketch Rug

    Would this just get hopelessly dirty in my living room? (available at CB2)
    February 24, 2007
  • Tansu and Satula

    I wrote a little haiku for today. Beautiful fabric, why are you so hard to find? I just want curtains.…
    January 31, 2007
  • Painting Walls with Picture Rail?

    How do you paint a wall with picture rail? Do you paint the same wall color above and below? Or…
    January 29, 2007
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  • Quick Fix for the Pendant

    When I’m sitting on the couch in the living room, I have a clear view into Brandon’s office. There was a sad little light that…

    April 9, 20073 comments'L' for Lighting, Brandon's Office
  • I need to learn how to sew.

    I ordered some fabric from reprodepot with the intention of making my own curtains. Great idea, in theory! The problem is… I don’t know how…

    April 4, 200721 comments'F' for Fabric, Crafty (& Handy)
  • Kitchen Lighting?

    I’m still trying to figure out what to do for the lighting in the kitchen. There will be two halogen bulbs in the range hood…

    March 23, 20079 comments'L' for Lighting, Kitchen
  • Sketch Rug

    Would this just get hopelessly dirty in my living room? (available at CB2)

    February 24, 20079 comments'R' for Rugs, Living Room
  • Tansu and Satula

    I wrote a little haiku for today. Beautiful fabric, why are you so hard to find? I just want curtains. The above fabrics are both…

    January 31, 20074 comments'F' for Fabric
  • Painting Walls with Picture Rail?

    How do you paint a wall with picture rail? Do you paint the same wall color above and below? Or do you paint the wall…

    January 29, 200714 comments'W' for Wallpaper, Dining Room, Painting
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