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  • Maybe Tomorrow?

    I wanted to post photos of the nursery today, I really did. Perhaps if I had one of those babies…
    June 8, 2009
  • Have You Voted Yet Today?

    Just a quick reminder… you can vote once each day from now until June 12, and we'd really appreciate your…
    June 7, 2009
  • Eleanor’s Nursery (Sources)

    At long last, I've photographed the finished nursery! Can you hear the collective cry of "finally"? Before I post all…
    June 7, 2009
  • Back in Second Place

    We've lost our lead in the 48-Hour Challenge again — drat! We're currently down by 358 votes and slipping a…
    June 1, 2009
  • The Porch Rug (Revisited)

    I thought I'd talk about painting the porch rug in a bit more detail today. So many of you loved…
    May 25, 2009
  • Up for the Challenge: Part Five

    My last post for the Better Homes & Gardens 48-Hour Challenge went up today, and it's all about how we've…
    May 21, 2009
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  • Maybe Tomorrow?

    I wanted to post photos of the nursery today, I really did. Perhaps if I had one of those babies that, you know, slept, I…

    June 8, 200960 commentsNursery, Parenting
  • Have You Voted Yet Today?

    Just a quick reminder… you can vote once each day from now until June 12, and we’d really appreciate your support in the BHG 48-Hour…

    June 7, 200930 commentsOutside
  • Eleanor’s Nursery (Sources)

    At long last, I’ve photographed the finished nursery! Can you hear the collective cry of “finally”? Before I post all of the photos (I’m editing…

    June 7, 200924 commentsNursery
  • Back in Second Place

    We’ve lost our lead in the 48-Hour Challenge again — drat! We’re currently down by 358 votes and slipping a little more each day. You…

    June 1, 200979 commentsOutside
  • The Porch Rug (Revisited)

    I thought I’d talk about painting the porch rug in a bit more detail today. So many of you loved the project (thanks!), and it…

    May 25, 200931 comments'R' for Rugs, Crafty (& Handy), Outside
  • Up for the Challenge: Part Five

    My last post for the Better Homes & Gardens 48-Hour Challenge went up today, and it’s all about how we’ve been enjoying our front porch…

    May 21, 200929 commentsOutside, Press
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