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  • …and Continuing with the Trim

    This is what I woke up to this morning. Now I'm off to continue painting. How did you spend your…
    September 7, 2010
  • Starting on the Trim

    I woke up feeling somewhat energetic (I've been exhausted through the first 16 weeks of this pregnancy), so I skipped…
    September 3, 2010
  • Unpainted Wood Trim in the Dining Room

    Why I’m Painting the Wood Trim in My Home

    Painting wood always draws up strong feelings on both sides. A lot of people are all for it. Some are…
    September 1, 2010
  • Black Spindle Back Windsor Chairs

    I've been hankering for a change in the dining room lately. I'm going to paint the wood trim white (it's…
    August 31, 2010
  • Making Room for Baby

    Among all of the congratulations (thank you!), one question is popping up repeatedly. How are we going to make room…
    August 19, 2010
  • Front Porch Sources

    I've created a new page on the blog to list all of the sources for the front porch throughout its…
    August 13, 2010
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  • …and Continuing with the Trim

    This is what I woke up to this morning. Now I’m off to continue painting. How did you spend your weekend?

    September 7, 201067 commentsDining Room, Painting
  • Starting on the Trim

    I woke up feeling somewhat energetic (I’ve been exhausted through the first 16 weeks of this pregnancy), so I skipped my morning shower and put…

    September 3, 201030 commentsKitchen, Painting
  • Unpainted Wood Trim in the Dining Room

    Why I’m Painting the Wood Trim in My Home

    Painting wood always draws up strong feelings on both sides. A lot of people are all for it. Some are hesitant in most cases, but…

    September 1, 2010277 commentsDining Room, Painting
  • Black Spindle Back Windsor Chairs

    I’ve been hankering for a change in the dining room lately. I’m going to paint the wood trim white (it’s on my 30 Before Thirty…

    August 31, 2010105 comments'F' for Furniture, Dining Room
  • Making Room for Baby

    Among all of the congratulations (thank you!), one question is popping up repeatedly. How are we going to make room for another baby? After all,…

    August 19, 2010129 commentsBasement, Eleanor's Room, Parenting, Pregnancy, Studio
  • Front Porch Sources

    I’ve created a new page on the blog to list all of the sources for the front porch throughout its various stages. Below is the…

    August 13, 201023 commentsOutside
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