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  • Chain Link Cover-up?

    Last year, Brandon and I talked about doing something to screen our backyard from the alley. We have chain-link fencing,…
    April 8, 2009
  • Up for the Challenge

    And what a challenge it will be… I can barely waddle down the stairs these days. Still, even with a…
    April 5, 2009
  • Hoping for a Vintage Porch Swing

    I found a porch swing on Craigslist that I really like, but someone beat me to it. It looks a…
    March 24, 2009
  • Porch and Patio Seating?

    Yesterday it was 65 degrees. Today: 27. Still, I keep thinking ahead to spring and all of the things I'd…
    March 11, 2009
  • I Want My House to Look Like This, Please.

    It's much better than the current look, don't you think? Here's a detail: You can look at the whole thing…
    February 18, 2009
  • Plants for the Front of the House

    I think these are the plants I'd like, though I'm not 100% committed to them yet. They all tolerate shade.…
    February 16, 2009
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  • Chain Link Cover-up?

    Last year, Brandon and I talked about doing something to screen our backyard from the alley. We have chain-link fencing, which of course offers no…

    April 8, 200961 commentsOutside
  • Up for the Challenge

    And what a challenge it will be… I can barely waddle down the stairs these days. Still, even with a baby that’s due in nine…

    April 5, 200927 commentsOutside, Press
  • Hoping for a Vintage Porch Swing

    I found a porch swing on Craigslist that I really like, but someone beat me to it. It looks a little something like this: I’m…

    March 24, 200928 commentsOutside
  • Porch and Patio Seating?

    Yesterday it was 65 degrees. Today: 27. Still, I keep thinking ahead to spring and all of the things I’d like to do outside. As…

    March 11, 200977 commentsOutside
  • I Want My House to Look Like This, Please.

    It’s much better than the current look, don’t you think? Here’s a detail: You can look at the whole thing in a larger size here.…

    February 18, 200954 commentsOutside
  • Plants for the Front of the House

    I think these are the plants I’d like, though I’m not 100% committed to them yet. They all tolerate shade. Clockwise from top left: Karen…

    February 16, 200941 commentsOutside
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