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    • Our Current Home (The Victorian)
    • Our First Home (The Bungalow)
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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…
  • Our Entry & Stairway

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

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

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

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

    I'm trying to plan the colors for the new house so there's a nice continuity throughout the home. I probably…
  • Crafty (& Handy), Stairway

    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 comments
  • 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 comments
  • Basement, Kitchen, Stairway

    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 comments
  • Painting, 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 comments
  • Bathrooms, Brandon's Office, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, 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 comments
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