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  • No More Popcorn Ceiling

    The popcorn has given way to a smooth, flat ceiling, thanks to Brandon's hard work. As I mentioned before, the…
    January 5, 2009
  • Popcorn Ceiling

    Finally, after living here for almost two years, the popcorn ceiling in the guest room (soon to be nursery) will…
    December 31, 2008
  • Blocks & Spools

    I bought some vintage blocks and wooden spools on eBay to test out my idea and see how they'd look…
    November 12, 2008
  • Looking for Vintage Wooden Blocks

    There are built-in shelves along one side of the nursery, and I've been thinking about what to use them for.…
    November 7, 2008
  • Possible Nursery Design

    I've ordered the Harrison Vintage Ceiling Fixture, and I already have the gold Syroco branch and birds (which may or…
    October 22, 2008
  • Updating an IKEA Lamp

    This is a super simple IKEA hack that took about 10 minutes this morning. I wanted a light in the…
    October 13, 2008
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  • No More Popcorn Ceiling

    The popcorn has given way to a smooth, flat ceiling, thanks to Brandon’s hard work. As I mentioned before, the ceiling did not contain asbestos…

    January 5, 200951 comments'L' for Lighting, Crafty (& Handy), Guest Room, Nursery
  • Popcorn Ceiling

    Finally, after living here for almost two years, the popcorn ceiling in the guest room (soon to be nursery) will be coming down. I’ve been…

    December 31, 200831 commentsGuest Room, Nursery
  • Blocks & Spools

    I bought some vintage blocks and wooden spools on eBay to test out my idea and see how they’d look in the shelves. I love…

    November 12, 200829 commentsNursery
  • Looking for Vintage Wooden Blocks

    There are built-in shelves along one side of the nursery, and I’ve been thinking about what to use them for. They’re shallow and spaced fairly…

    November 7, 200848 commentsNursery
  • Possible Nursery Design

    I’ve ordered the Harrison Vintage Ceiling Fixture, and I already have the gold Syroco branch and birds (which may or may not get spray painted).…

    October 22, 200836 commentsNursery
  • Updating an IKEA Lamp

    This is a super simple IKEA hack that took about 10 minutes this morning. I wanted a light in the alcove in the nursery, but…

    October 13, 200829 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Nursery
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