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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
  • Wide Angle Lenses

    I rented two wide angle lenses this week: a Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM and a Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X…
    June 23, 2011
  • August’s Nursery

    Dresser and Play Chair Provided by The Land of Nod August's nursery is finally ready for the little guy! He…
    June 2, 2011
  • Sewing Today

    I'm sewing curtains for August's nursery today. With drapery hooks. Wish me luck.
    May 30, 2011
  • August’s Nursery Design (Sources)

    Dresser and Play Chairs Provided by The Land of Nod Now that Eleanor is in her new bedroom (which I'll…
    May 19, 2011
  • New Nursery Sneak Peek

    It's going to be a while before I can share the complete new look because the room is currently occupied…
    November 12, 2010
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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
  • Wide Angle Lenses

    I rented two wide angle lenses this week: a Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM and a Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX. I wanted…

    June 23, 201143 commentsAugust's Room, Nursery, Photography
  • August’s Nursery

    Dresser and Play Chair Provided by The Land of Nod August’s nursery is finally ready for the little guy! He slept in a cradle in…

    June 2, 201179 commentsAugust's Room, Nursery
  • Sewing Today

    I’m sewing curtains for August’s nursery today. With drapery hooks. Wish me luck.

    May 30, 201117 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Nursery
  • August’s Nursery Design (Sources)

    Dresser and Play Chairs Provided by The Land of Nod Now that Eleanor is in her new bedroom (which I’ll share soon!), I can finally…

    May 19, 201116 commentsNursery
  • New Nursery Sneak Peek

    It’s going to be a while before I can share the complete new look because the room is currently occupied by its first tenant.

    November 12, 201040 commentsNursery
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