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  • The Back of August's Bedroom Door

    Poster Children

    These are just a couple of shot of details I want to remember from this house. Nothing design-y, nothing you'll…
    July 18, 2013
  • The Rainbow House

    The New House

    I'd been waiting to share the house with you until everything was in order. We're still waiting on the financing…
    July 15, 2013
  • Architectural Kids Toys

    Imposing my Interests upon my Children

    But you know, in a loving way. Colorframes Blocks Pillow Fort Architect Pin Iggy Peck, Architect Looking forward to Rosie…
    July 10, 2013
  • Sofia Coppola's Former Apartment

    Waiting

    All I want to do is sketch floor plans of the new house and make plans for decorating it. And…
    June 27, 2013
  • Eleanor and Her Doll

    Eleanor’s Girl

    I wanted an American Girl doll when I was a kid. Not just any doll though — I wanted Molly.…
    June 25, 2013
  • The Dated House

    The Dated House

    This was another strong contender in our house hunt. It's not far from The Crazy House (which we are still…
    June 24, 2013
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  • The Back of August's Bedroom Door

    Poster Children

    These are just a couple of shot of details I want to remember from this house. Nothing design-y, nothing you’ll want to pin, but details…

    July 18, 201318 commentsAugust's Room, Eleanor's Room, Parenting
  • The Rainbow House

    The New House

    I’d been waiting to share the house with you until everything was in order. We’re still waiting on the financing though, and that’s waiting on…

    July 15, 2013134 commentsExterior & Garden, My Life, The Victorian House
  • Architectural Kids Toys

    Imposing my Interests upon my Children

    But you know, in a loving way. Colorframes Blocks Pillow Fort Architect Pin Iggy Peck, Architect Looking forward to Rosie Revere, Engineer too. Hardwood Workbench…

    July 10, 201316 commentsParenting
  • Sofia Coppola's Former Apartment

    Waiting

    All I want to do is sketch floor plans of the new house and make plans for decorating it. And I have been! And I’m…

    June 27, 201328 commentsDouble Parlor, My Life, The Victorian House
  • Eleanor and Her Doll

    Eleanor’s Girl

    I wanted an American Girl doll when I was a kid. Not just any doll though — I wanted Molly. My mom and I would…

    June 25, 201382 commentsMy Life, Parenting
  • The Dated House

    The Dated House

    This was another strong contender in our house hunt. It’s not far from The Crazy House (which we are still intrigued by). When Brandon and…

    June 24, 201335 commentsMy Life
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