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    Empty

    Our first house, as we bought it (2007): And the house, as we left it (2013): Goodbye, house.
    August 6, 2013
  • Clearing Out

    It's starting to feel real. The house is starting to empty out a bit in preparation for showings. What a…
    June 4, 2013
  • Pink Loves Blue

    There's a sofa at Anthropologie that I keep calling the staff to pester about. I'm trying to catch it on…
    May 6, 2013
  • Holly Becker's Home

    Pink Rugs: The Choice of Design Bloggers

    Can I make that sweeping generalization in the title? Probably not, but I do love having a pink rug in…
    April 8, 2013
  • The Murphy Sofa

    I spotted Room and Board's new Murphy sofa online, and it was love at first site. (Get it? 'Cause it…
    January 17, 2013
  • PInk Christmas Tree!

    Christmas Decorations (Part 2: Downstairs)

    Yesterday, I showed you the upstairs, as it is decorated for Christmas. Today is all about the main floor. I…
    December 21, 2012
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    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
  • Clearing Out

    It’s starting to feel real. The house is starting to empty out a bit in preparation for showings. What a great time to skip town!…

    June 4, 20136 commentsLiving Room, My Life
  • Pink Loves Blue

    There’s a sofa at Anthropologie that I keep calling the staff to pester about. I’m trying to catch it on sale once they’re ready to…

    May 6, 201338 commentsLiving Room
  • Holly Becker's Home

    Pink Rugs: The Choice of Design Bloggers

    Can I make that sweeping generalization in the title? Probably not, but I do love having a pink rug in my living room. (Although those…

    April 8, 201337 comments'R' for Rugs, Living Room
  • The Murphy Sofa

    I spotted Room and Board’s new Murphy sofa online, and it was love at first site. (Get it? ‘Cause it was online? Never mind.) So…

    January 17, 201336 commentsLiving Room
  • PInk Christmas Tree!

    Christmas Decorations (Part 2: Downstairs)

    Yesterday, I showed you the upstairs, as it is decorated for Christmas. Today is all about the main floor. I did find a better place…

    December 21, 201240 commentsDining Room, Holidays, Living Room
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