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  • IKEA Billy bookcases to hold movies

    Hey, Billy

    Brandon is into movies and games. Like, really into them. His collection was huge when we first started dating thirteen…
    January 15, 2014
  • Wil We Have Rainbows

    Seven Years

    Our first house was ninety seven when we bought it. Our Victorian was one hundred and twenty two. My marriage…
    January 9, 2014
  • Our Pipes Burst

    The good news is that the pipe in the ceiling of the laundry room burst while we were awake and…
    January 8, 2014
  • Vintage-Inspired vs. an Antique Dresser

    Changing Taste

    I've been thinking a lot about how my taste has changed. Our last house was fun to decorate because even…
    January 7, 2014
  • Snowy Victorian House

    This Cold House

    This weekend was productive, in the minutia of everyday life kind of way. Returned some stuff at IKEA, bought some…
    January 6, 2014
  • August, Rumpling Up the Bed

    In the Bedroom

    I'm attempting to make the bed more often. Is it a New Year's resolution? Not really, but I'm sure I'll…
    January 2, 2014
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  • IKEA Billy bookcases to hold movies

    Hey, Billy

    Brandon is into movies and games. Like, really into them. His collection was huge when we first started dating thirteen or so years ago, and…

    January 15, 201438 commentsAttic, The Victorian House
  • Wil We Have Rainbows

    Seven Years

    Our first house was ninety seven when we bought it. Our Victorian was one hundred and twenty two. My marriage and corresponding wedding ring will…

    January 9, 201464 commentsAttic, My Life, The Blog, The Victorian House
  • Our Pipes Burst

    The good news is that the pipe in the ceiling of the laundry room burst while we were awake and right above it in the…

    January 8, 201436 commentsBasement, The Victorian House
  • Vintage-Inspired vs. an Antique Dresser

    Changing Taste

    I’ve been thinking a lot about how my taste has changed. Our last house was fun to decorate because even though it was 100+ years…

    January 7, 201470 commentsThe Victorian House
  • Snowy Victorian House

    This Cold House

    This weekend was productive, in the minutia of everyday life kind of way. Returned some stuff at IKEA, bought some BILLY bookshelves and a kitchen…

    January 6, 201463 commentsExterior & Garden, The Victorian House
  • August, Rumpling Up the Bed

    In the Bedroom

    I’m attempting to make the bed more often. Is it a New Year’s resolution? Not really, but I’m sure I’ll end up breaking it, so…

    January 2, 201445 commentsOur Bedroom, The Victorian House
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