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  • The New Patio

    It took a whole lot of tamping, and adding gravel, and leveling sand, and the laying of pavers… but it's…
    July 10, 2008
  • Blooming

    The plants in my garden may be small, but they seem happy! 'Sweet Dreams' Coreopsis Pixie Meadowbrite Coneflower
    July 3, 2008
  • Orbit Lounge

    I'll be picking up two of these Orbit Lounge Chairs tonight from the Crate & Barrel outlet. [via Twenty Twenty-One]…
    July 2, 2008
  • Dirt McGirt

    We spent the weekend digging up the backyard in preparation for a patio. Fun. (A big 'thank you' to my…
    June 30, 2008
  • The Side Garden, in Its Infancy

    The weeds have been plucked and the plants are in the ground. Our garden is on its way to greatness.…
    June 26, 2008
  • The Side Garden Plan

    I'm almost done clearing out the weeds along the side to make room for my flowers (for the second time…
    June 22, 2008
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  • The New Patio

    It took a whole lot of tamping, and adding gravel, and leveling sand, and the laying of pavers… but it’s finally done. We have a…

    July 10, 200840 commentsOutside
  • Blooming

    The plants in my garden may be small, but they seem happy! ‘Sweet Dreams’ Coreopsis Pixie Meadowbrite Coneflower

    July 3, 200811 commentsOutside
  • Orbit Lounge

    I’ll be picking up two of these Orbit Lounge Chairs tonight from the Crate & Barrel outlet. [via Twenty Twenty-One] I may or may not…

    July 2, 200823 commentsOutside
  • Dirt McGirt

    We spent the weekend digging up the backyard in preparation for a patio. Fun. (A big ‘thank you’ to my mom for helping us yesterday…

    June 30, 200829 commentsOutside
  • The Side Garden, in Its Infancy

    The weeds have been plucked and the plants are in the ground. Our garden is on its way to greatness. Or mediocrity. Time will tell.…

    June 26, 200829 commentsOutside
  • The Side Garden Plan

    I’m almost done clearing out the weeds along the side to make room for my flowers (for the second time this year). This is the…

    June 22, 200812 commentsOutside
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