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  • Quick New Curtains

    I whipped up a couple of new curtains yesterday for the front door and window using an ANNO LJUV sheer…
    October 15, 2010
  • Our Entry & Stairway

    The walls of our front entry and stairway were clad in knotty pine when we moved in. We weren't fans,…
    January 12, 2010
  • At the Back Door

    Brandon setup a little area near the back door for our coats and shoes (and a leash too). This is…
    March 11, 2008
  • Stairway Color

    I chose a color for the stairway: Campground from Behr. I'm painting this weekend, so we'll see how it looks…
    November 3, 2007
  • Painting the Stairway

    Brandon started priming the knotty pine in the stairway last night. My dad was horrified when we said we planned…
    August 16, 2007
  • Color Scheme?

    I'm trying to plan the colors for the new house so there's a nice continuity throughout the home. I probably…
    January 17, 2007
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  • Quick New Curtains

    I whipped up a couple of new curtains yesterday for the front door and window using an ANNO LJUV sheer panel from IKEA. The fabric…

    October 15, 201022 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Stairway
  • Our Entry & Stairway

    The walls of our front entry and stairway were clad in knotty pine when we moved in. We weren’t fans, to say the least. I…

    January 12, 201066 commentsStairway
  • At the Back Door

    Brandon setup a little area near the back door for our coats and shoes (and a leash too). This is where the stairs are that…

    March 11, 20087 commentsBasement, Kitchen, Stairway
  • Stairway Color

    I chose a color for the stairway: Campground from Behr. I’m painting this weekend, so we’ll see how it looks…

    November 3, 20076 commentsPainting, Stairway
  • Painting the Stairway

    Brandon started priming the knotty pine in the stairway last night. My dad was horrified when we said we planned to paint it. “That’s nice…

    August 16, 200714 comments'F' for Fabric, Painting, Stairway
  • Color Scheme?

    I’m trying to plan the colors for the new house so there’s a nice continuity throughout the home. I probably won’t do it all at…

    January 17, 200715 commentsBathrooms, Brandon's Office, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Stairway
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