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  • A Look Back at 2012

    Brandon lost his job while I was out of town for Alt Summit last year. We were nervous and worried,…
    December 31, 2012
  • PInk Christmas Tree!

    Christmas Decorations (Part 2: Downstairs)

    Yesterday, I showed you the upstairs, as it is decorated for Christmas. Today is all about the main floor. I…
    December 21, 2012
  • Christmas Decorations (Part 1: Upstairs)

    I know — it's a little late in the game to finally be sharing our Christmas decorations! The house was…
    December 20, 2012
  • Photo Skillz

    I often see my old photos pop up on Pinterest, and I'm amazed at how much my photography has improved.…
    December 19, 2012
  • DIY Colorblock Christmas Trees

    Here's a cute DIY project to add a little sparkle and shine to your holiday! These colorblock Christmas trees took…
    December 18, 2012
  • Coffee Table, V3.0

    Erin, of Apartment 34 has one. So did Morgan, of The Brick House. My dream coffee table. See it there,…
    December 6, 2012
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  • A Look Back at 2012

    Brandon lost his job while I was out of town for Alt Summit last year. We were nervous and worried, and it threw our family…

    December 31, 201234 commentsMe, My Life, The Blog, The First House
  • PInk Christmas Tree!

    Christmas Decorations (Part 2: Downstairs)

    Yesterday, I showed you the upstairs, as it is decorated for Christmas. Today is all about the main floor. I did find a better place…

    December 21, 201240 commentsDining Room, Holidays, Living Room
  • Christmas Decorations (Part 1: Upstairs)

    I know — it’s a little late in the game to finally be sharing our Christmas decorations! The house was photographed this year for the…

    December 20, 201216 commentsAugust's Room, Eleanor's Room, Holidays, Library
  • Photo Skillz

    I often see my old photos pop up on Pinterest, and I’m amazed at how much my photography has improved. I still have a lot…

    December 19, 201236 commentsLibrary, Photography
  • DIY Colorblock Christmas Trees

    Here’s a cute DIY project to add a little sparkle and shine to your holiday! These colorblock Christmas trees took a few hours to create,…

    December 18, 201239 comments'C' for Crafts, 'H' for Holidays, Crafty (& Handy), Dining Room, Holidays
  • Coffee Table, V3.0

    Erin, of Apartment 34 has one. So did Morgan, of The Brick House. My dream coffee table. See it there, behind Erin? Here’s another shot…

    December 6, 201276 commentsLiving Room
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