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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, 2013
  • Vintage Bathroom

    Our Vintage Bathroom

    We should have done this years ago. Our house likely had both an unfinished attic and basement when it was…
    June 3, 2013
  • Painting the Bathroom

    One Week to Listing

    (We think.) The house is being photographed for its listing on Tuesday morning, and we should be on the market…
    May 30, 2013
  • Bathroom Storage Closet

    Our Organized Bathroom Storage Area

    This post is sponsored by Glad®. Take small steps to reduce waste and earn a chance to win big. Sign…
    May 23, 2013
  • White Walls? Paint the Cabinets?

    I've been thinking more about the kitchen and bathroom. All of you seem to be leaning toward dark or mid-gray…
    January 3, 2013
  • Polka Dot Shower Curtain

    Polka Dotty

    Here's the new shower curtain in the bathroom, along with the little bronze table/stool. The polka dots are cute (Eleanor…
    November 19, 2012
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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
  • Vintage Bathroom

    Our Vintage Bathroom

    We should have done this years ago. Our house likely had both an unfinished attic and basement when it was built in 1910, so this…

    June 3, 201343 commentsBathrooms
  • Painting the Bathroom

    One Week to Listing

    (We think.) The house is being photographed for its listing on Tuesday morning, and we should be on the market June 6th or 7th. The…

    May 30, 201330 commentsBathrooms, The First House
  • Bathroom Storage Closet

    Our Organized Bathroom Storage Area

    This post is sponsored by Glad®. Take small steps to reduce waste and earn a chance to win big. Sign up for Glad’s Trim Your…

    May 23, 201328 commentsBathrooms, Organization
  • White Walls? Paint the Cabinets?

    I’ve been thinking more about the kitchen and bathroom. All of you seem to be leaning toward dark or mid-gray walls, where I’m looking at…

    January 3, 201362 commentsBathrooms, Kitchen, Painting
  • Polka Dot Shower Curtain

    Polka Dotty

    Here’s the new shower curtain in the bathroom, along with the little bronze table/stool. The polka dots are cute (Eleanor likes them a lot), but…

    November 19, 201254 commentsBathrooms
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