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  • The Bed is Gone

    See Ya, Bed

    Oh, hey there, empty bedroom. Why not throw another room into the started-but-not-yet-finished mix? A couple of things happened at…
    September 14, 2015
  • New Bathroom Fixtures

    Let’s Be Realistic, Here

    I'm finding myself fighting scope creep. The new sconces are here (I ordered the Thurman sconce in unlacquered polished brass…
    September 10, 2015
  • Little Loops Sticking Out in a Rag Rug

    A Colorful Pain-in-the…

    A new rug has once again entered our house. It's cute and colorful! August likes it! Tiny Lego pieces get…
    August 25, 2015
  • Faucets and Sconces for the Third Floor Bathroom

    More Brass for the Third Floor Bathroom

    There's more to be done in the bathroom you saw yesterday! It hasn't been a huge priority for several reasons.…
    August 19, 2015
  • Third Floor Bathroom with Pink

    A Post-Summer Perk Up

    This post is brought to you by Target Style.  Shop the new Home collection in stores and online. Everything has kind of been up…
    August 18, 2015
  • 20 Colorful Kids’ Desks and Chairs

    The armchair in August's room will soon be out of there. Nobody is sitting in it much (we read more…
    August 12, 2015
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  • The Bed is Gone

    See Ya, Bed

    Oh, hey there, empty bedroom. Why not throw another room into the started-but-not-yet-finished mix? A couple of things happened at the same time. The first…

    September 14, 201512 commentsOur Bedroom, The Victorian House
  • New Bathroom Fixtures

    Let’s Be Realistic, Here

    I’m finding myself fighting scope creep. The new sconces are here (I ordered the Thurman sconce in unlacquered polished brass with clamshell shades), and I…

    September 10, 201520 commentsBathrooms, The Victorian House
  • Little Loops Sticking Out in a Rag Rug

    A Colorful Pain-in-the…

    A new rug has once again entered our house. It’s cute and colorful! August likes it! Tiny Lego pieces get lost where the baby can…

    August 25, 20159 commentsAugust's Room, The Victorian House
  • Faucets and Sconces for the Third Floor Bathroom

    More Brass for the Third Floor Bathroom

    There’s more to be done in the bathroom you saw yesterday! It hasn’t been a huge priority for several reasons. First, it’s really not too…

    August 19, 201522 commentsBathrooms, The Victorian House
  • Third Floor Bathroom with Pink

    A Post-Summer Perk Up

    This post is brought to you by Target Style.  Shop the new Home collection in stores and online. Everything has kind of been up in the air, house-wise, waiting…

    August 18, 201511 commentsBathrooms, The Victorian House
  • 20 Colorful Kids’ Desks and Chairs

    The armchair in August’s room will soon be out of there. Nobody is sitting in it much (we read more in bed), and when I…

    August 12, 201513 comments'D' for Decorating, 'O' for Office, August's Room, The Victorian House
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