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  • An Everyday

    August seems so much like a toddler now, and Eleanor, a child. I love them so much, but moreover, I…
    April 12, 2012
  • Bird’s Nest Fern

    I'd always wanted one of these ceramic planters, so when they popped up for sale on Fab.com awhile back, I…
    April 11, 2012
  • All the Trimmings

    The living room's trim is now white. Our house feels lighter, and all is right. Oh, wait… now the need…
    March 13, 2012
  • Living Room Trim Progress

    I spent yesterday filling nail holes with wood putty, sanding, caulking gaps, washing, taping off the floor, priming, and painting.…
    February 20, 2012
  • Painting the Trim in the Living Room

    I've been meaning to get around to painting the trim in the living room for quite some time now. It…
    February 13, 2012
  • The New Side Table

    Yes, yes, yes. The new table looks awesome. I got mine for a song (15% off, plus some store credit),…
    January 4, 2012
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  • An Everyday

    August seems so much like a toddler now, and Eleanor, a child. I love them so much, but moreover, I really like them. I took…

    April 12, 201257 commentsLiving Room, My Life, Parenting
  • Bird’s Nest Fern

    I’d always wanted one of these ceramic planters, so when they popped up for sale on Fab.com awhile back, I bought a small black one.…

    April 11, 201236 commentsLiving Room
  • All the Trimmings

    The living room’s trim is now white. Our house feels lighter, and all is right. Oh, wait… now the need to paint the dining room…

    March 13, 201237 commentsLiving Room
  • Living Room Trim Progress

    I spent yesterday filling nail holes with wood putty, sanding, caulking gaps, washing, taping off the floor, priming, and painting. I have one more coat…

    February 20, 201255 commentsLiving Room, Painting
  • Painting the Trim in the Living Room

    I’ve been meaning to get around to painting the trim in the living room for quite some time now. It was on my 30 Before…

    February 13, 201230 commentsLiving Room, Painting
  • The New Side Table

    Yes, yes, yes. The new table looks awesome. I got mine for a song (15% off, plus some store credit), but a couple of people…

    January 4, 201224 commentsLiving Room
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