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  • 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
  • The Guest Room!

    Painted, furnished, finished! For now, at least. There are still a few things I'd like to do, but they can…
    March 28, 2008
  • Brandon Must Really Love Me

    …to put up with the things I do around here sometimes. Here's my furniture warehouse. Er, I mean the dining…
    February 16, 2008
  • Whew!

    I have been a very busy lady. Thursday The guest room was finished up as well as it could be.…
    November 18, 2007
  • The Guest Room Won’t Be Finished.

    Yep. I've been sick, and I wasn't able to do much with the guest room. Brandon and I did get…
    November 14, 2007
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  • 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
  • The Guest Room!

    Painted, furnished, finished! For now, at least. There are still a few things I’d like to do, but they can definitely wait. My poor friend…

    March 28, 2008108 commentsGuest Room
  • Brandon Must Really Love Me

    …to put up with the things I do around here sometimes. Here’s my furniture warehouse. Er, I mean the dining room and living room. And…

    February 16, 200817 commentsDining Room, Guest Room
  • Whew!

    I have been a very busy lady. Thursday The guest room was finished up as well as it could be. I’m going to order the…

    November 18, 200720 commentsGuest Room, Me, Pink Loves Brown
  • The Guest Room Won’t Be Finished.

    Yep. I’ve been sick, and I wasn’t able to do much with the guest room. Brandon and I did get all of the junk out…

    November 14, 200722 comments'F' for Fabric, Guest Room
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