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  • Social Space Makeover Contest Winners

    Thank you all for voting for your favorite finalist in the Social Space Makeover Contest! After a lot of drama…
    June 22, 2011
  • We Trimmed the Tree

    Our Eastern Redbud is looking a little sad. And also, perhaps a little Seussian. Three men in full protective gear…
    June 20, 2011
  • Peonies

    I haven't done much to the garden since my initial effort in 2008, but it has rewarded my neglect by…
    June 9, 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
  • Our Eastern Redbud is Dying

    Only a third of the tree has leaves. It was a birthday present from Brandon in 2008, and I wanted…
    June 1, 2011
  • Five Important Tips for Photographing Your Home

    This post on photography tips is brought to you by your fellow photo lovers at Shutterfly. They encourage you to…
    May 31, 2011
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  • Social Space Makeover Contest Winners

    Thank you all for voting for your favorite finalist in the Social Space Makeover Contest! After a lot of drama in the end, and a…

    June 22, 201124 comments'F' for Freebies, Outside
  • We Trimmed the Tree

    Our Eastern Redbud is looking a little sad. And also, perhaps a little Seussian. Three men in full protective gear came to prune that bitty…

    June 20, 201118 commentsOutside
  • Peonies

    I haven’t done much to the garden since my initial effort in 2008, but it has rewarded my neglect by growing with wild abandon. It’s…

    June 9, 201156 commentsOutside
  • 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
  • Our Eastern Redbud is Dying

    Only a third of the tree has leaves. It was a birthday present from Brandon in 2008, and I wanted to see it grow to…

    June 1, 201138 commentsOutside
  • Five Important Tips for Photographing Your Home

    This post on photography tips is brought to you by your fellow photo lovers at Shutterfly. They encourage you to capture your memories and share…

    May 31, 201177 commentsLibrary, Photography, Shutterfly Sponsorship
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