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  • Overloaded Shelves with Craft Supplies

    I Have a Few Craft Supplies

    We have plans to spend time with friends and go to a parade for the Fourth, but I'll also be…
    July 1, 2016
  • Folkland Bedroom

    Folkland Bedroom

    We're taking Calvin's crib out of his room soon, so I've been looking at beds. I feel like it's wide…
    June 29, 2016
  • Vacant / Occupied Door Lock - Jessica Helgerson Design

    Occupied & Engaged Door Locks

    I've been working away on my bathroom here on the third floor. I tried using some of the door hardware…
    June 24, 2016
  • Bathroom (Third Floor) Progress

    Bathroom (Third Floor) Progress

    Whew! I've been painting and painting the bathroom. The wood trim around the window and doorway has been primed and…
    June 21, 2016
  • Finishing the Third Floor Bathroom

    I was all set to finish this space up last summer. And then I thought, well, if I just install…
    June 14, 2016
  • Patio Option

    The Lay of the Land

    OK, done with the front of the house! For now at least. I'm eager to get out there and make…
    June 7, 2016
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  • Overloaded Shelves with Craft Supplies

    I Have a Few Craft Supplies

    We have plans to spend time with friends and go to a parade for the Fourth, but I’ll also be working around the house. I’m…

    July 1, 201611 commentsAttic, Craft Room, The Victorian House
  • Folkland Bedroom

    Folkland Bedroom

    We’re taking Calvin’s crib out of his room soon, so I’ve been looking at beds. I feel like it’s wide open at this point. Wood,…

    June 29, 201610 commentsCalvin's Room, Decorating
  • Vacant / Occupied Door Lock - Jessica Helgerson Design

    Occupied & Engaged Door Locks

    I’ve been working away on my bathroom here on the third floor. I tried using some of the door hardware I had found in a…

    June 24, 201618 commentsBathrooms, Decorating, The Victorian House
  • Bathroom (Third Floor) Progress

    Bathroom (Third Floor) Progress

    Whew! I’ve been painting and painting the bathroom. The wood trim around the window and doorway has been primed and I’ve given it three coats…

    June 21, 201617 commentsBathrooms, The Victorian House
  • Finishing the Third Floor Bathroom

    I was all set to finish this space up last summer. And then I thought, well, if I just install a new toilet, maybe some…

    June 14, 20166 commentsBathrooms, The Victorian House
  • Patio Option

    The Lay of the Land

    OK, done with the front of the house! For now at least. I’m eager to get out there and make some changes and additions, but…

    June 7, 20167 commentsExterior & Garden
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