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  • Living Room, Making it Lovely

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    Our first house, as we bought it (2007): And the house, as we left it (2013): Goodbye, house.
    August 6, 2013
  • 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
  • Diaper Storage in the Nursery

    This post is sponsored by Honest. We're starting to talk up the whole "big boy" thing with August, about how…
    May 8, 2013
  • Playmobil Castle

    The New Coffee/Play Table

    We'll have space for a play table in August's room once he transitions from a crib to a bed and…
    April 3, 2013
  • Kids' Books

    Organizing August’s Books

    August is really into books lately. We used to keep all of his baby board books in a box on…
    March 4, 2013
  • Dwell Studio Draper Ink Striped Rug

    A Striped Rug for August’s Room

    So, I bought this striped rug for August's room. It was on sale, 50% off (still is), and I was…
    February 27, 2013
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  • Living Room, Making it Lovely

    Empty

    Our first house, as we bought it (2007): And the house, as we left it (2013): Goodbye, house.

    August 6, 201356 commentsAugust's Room, Basement, Bathrooms, Bedroom, Brandon's Office, Dining Room, Eleanor's Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Library, Living Room, Nursery, Office, Play Room, Stairway, Studio, The First House
  • 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
  • Diaper Storage in the Nursery

    This post is sponsored by Honest. We’re starting to talk up the whole “big boy” thing with August, about how he’s going to start sleeping…

    May 8, 201315 commentsAugust's Room, Parenting
  • Playmobil Castle

    The New Coffee/Play Table

    We’ll have space for a play table in August’s room once he transitions from a crib to a bed and we’re able to take the…

    April 3, 201319 commentsAugust's Room, Library, Parenting
  • Kids' Books

    Organizing August’s Books

    August is really into books lately. We used to keep all of his baby board books in a box on the floor, between the glider…

    March 4, 201324 commentsAugust's Room
  • Dwell Studio Draper Ink Striped Rug

    A Striped Rug for August’s Room

    So, I bought this striped rug for August’s room. It was on sale, 50% off (still is), and I was blinded by a sense of…

    February 27, 201329 comments'R' for Rugs, August's Room
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