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  • Our Future Child

    Brandon asked me yesterday if I wanted to see what our future child would be like… "The shiny guy always…
    February 26, 2008
  • No Dog Yet

    A bulldog really seems like the perfect dog for us (with looks and personality!), but they are very expensive dogs.…
    February 25, 2008
  • A Bulldog?

    Brandon would like a smooshy-faced dog. Ideally, a bulldog. I'll have to do a bit more research, but I took…
    February 20, 2008
  • Ashley & Her New Purse

    My sister and I finally finished her purse! It turned out really well. It's so cute! We followed the instructions…
    January 30, 2008
  • The Bench I Want

    That's the Simone Bench, which can be custom upholstered and is on sale at Ballard Designs for $200. I'd love…
    January 14, 2008
  • How to Make a Patterned Vase

    I came up with the idea for this little vase after talking to my friend Amy. She wanted a vase…
    January 12, 2008
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  • Our Future Child

    Brandon asked me yesterday if I wanted to see what our future child would be like… “The shiny guy always worries.” Awwwwww. Perhaps we should…

    February 26, 200815 commentsMy Life
  • No Dog Yet

    A bulldog really seems like the perfect dog for us (with looks and personality!), but they are very expensive dogs. A puppy would be anywhere…

    February 25, 200840 commentsMy Life
  • A Bulldog?

    Brandon would like a smooshy-faced dog. Ideally, a bulldog. I’ll have to do a bit more research, but I took a little quiz and the…

    February 20, 200866 commentsMy Life
  • Ashley & Her New Purse

    My sister and I finally finished her purse! It turned out really well. It’s so cute! We followed the instructions for the “Charming Handbag” from…

    January 30, 200822 comments'F' for Fabric, Crafty (& Handy), My Life
  • The Bench I Want

    That’s the Simone Bench, which can be custom upholstered and is on sale at Ballard Designs for $200. I’d love the bench with Rose Checker…

    January 14, 200829 comments'F' for Fabric, Living Room, Pets
  • How to Make a Patterned Vase

    I came up with the idea for this little vase after talking to my friend Amy. She wanted a vase like this simple glass one…

    January 12, 200829 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Pets
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