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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
  • The Dining Room, Set for Easter

    Thank you COOL WHIP for sponsoring this post. Join us on Facebook for inspiration and recipes for everyday treats. What…
    April 3, 2012
  • Painting the Dining Room Ceiling

    I finished painting the trim in the room a year and a half ago. We put up the wallpaper ages…
    March 26, 2012
  • Toy Train Table

    The toy train table in Eleanor's room is one of the most frequently used spots in our home. It's big…
    March 22, 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
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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
  • The Dining Room, Set for Easter

    Thank you COOL WHIP for sponsoring this post. Join us on Facebook for inspiration and recipes for everyday treats. What you add makes it. #coolwhipmoms…

    April 3, 201252 commentsDining Room, Holidays
  • Painting the Dining Room Ceiling

    I finished painting the trim in the room a year and a half ago. We put up the wallpaper ages ago, back when I was…

    March 26, 201222 commentsDining Room, Painting
  • Toy Train Table

    The toy train table in Eleanor’s room is one of the most frequently used spots in our home. It’s big enough for both kids to…

    March 22, 201222 comments'K' for Kids, Eleanor's 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
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