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    A few updates on some things that you may or may not have been waiting for me to resolve. (Probably…
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    The Top of the Fridge

    I styled the top of my fridge yesterday. I did this, then I did this later, which looks like this.…
  • Kitchen Wall Clock and Hanging/Wall Planters

    A Big Ol’ Clock and Hanging Planters

    More plans for the kitchen. I don't think my old "Eat" sign above the fridge is coming back, and the…
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    (And a Big Goal) I was thinking some more about lighting, and the plan for finishing the kitchen's minor update.…
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    Living Room, Making it Lovely

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

    August 6, 201356 comments
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    Eleanor and Brandon

    That face!

    March 27, 201333 comments
  • Basement, Kitchen, Office

    Brief Random Updates

    Speckled Bloom Curtains in the Kitchen

    A few updates on some things that you may or may not have been waiting for me to resolve. (Probably not, but here we go.)…

    March 26, 201358 comments
  • Kitchen

    The Top of the Fridge

    Red Smeg Fridge

    I styled the top of my fridge yesterday. I did this, then I did this later, which looks like this. It isn’t quite right yet,…

    March 25, 201387 comments
  • Kitchen

    A Big Ol’ Clock and Hanging Planters

    Kitchen Wall Clock and Hanging/Wall Planters

    More plans for the kitchen. I don’t think my old “Eat” sign above the fridge is coming back, and the fern in a punch bowl…

    March 14, 201324 comments
  • Basement, Kitchen, Laundry Room

    A Colorful Door, Colorful Appliances

    (And a Big Goal) I was thinking some more about lighting, and the plan for finishing the kitchen’s minor update. OK, really what I was…

    March 6, 201380 comments
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