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  • Icicles and Ornaments

    There are some spectacular icicles on all of the houses in my neighborhood. Very pretty, and also a little scary…
    January 19, 2009
  • Toy Storage / Play Area

    The nursery has very strange little alcoves at each end. One side is setup as a closet, but the other…
    January 15, 2009
  • Pink Painted Dresser

    The dresser for the nursery is finally finished. I never took a true 'before' shot, but it was a lovely…
    January 14, 2009
  • No More Popcorn Ceiling

    The popcorn has given way to a smooth, flat ceiling, thanks to Brandon's hard work. As I mentioned before, the…
    January 5, 2009
  • Popcorn Ceiling

    Finally, after living here for almost two years, the popcorn ceiling in the guest room (soon to be nursery) will…
    December 31, 2008
  • Shapely Ceramic Lamps

    People ask all the time about the lamps in my living room, but they're no longer available. I bought them…
    December 17, 2008
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  • Icicles and Ornaments

    There are some spectacular icicles on all of the houses in my neighborhood. Very pretty, and also a little scary (I worry when Brandon goes…

    January 19, 200925 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Library
  • Toy Storage / Play Area

    The nursery has very strange little alcoves at each end. One side is setup as a closet, but the other side is just open. It…

    January 15, 200975 commentsNursery
  • Pink Painted Dresser

    The dresser for the nursery is finally finished. I never took a true ‘before’ shot, but it was a lovely wood dresser with a poor…

    January 14, 200992 commentsNursery
  • No More Popcorn Ceiling

    The popcorn has given way to a smooth, flat ceiling, thanks to Brandon’s hard work. As I mentioned before, the ceiling did not contain asbestos…

    January 5, 200951 comments'L' for Lighting, Crafty (& Handy), Guest Room, Nursery
  • Popcorn Ceiling

    Finally, after living here for almost two years, the popcorn ceiling in the guest room (soon to be nursery) will be coming down. I’ve been…

    December 31, 200831 commentsGuest Room, Nursery
  • Shapely Ceramic Lamps

    People ask all the time about the lamps in my living room, but they’re no longer available. I bought them years ago from Crate &…

    December 17, 200832 comments'L' for Lighting, Living Room
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