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  • White Walls? Paint the Cabinets?

    I've been thinking more about the kitchen and bathroom. All of you seem to be leaning toward dark or mid-gray…
    January 3, 2013
  • Playing with Paint Colors

    I write for My Colortopia, and they've just launched a new online tool: Color My Room. You can upload your…
    January 3, 2013
  • Photo Skillz

    I often see my old photos pop up on Pinterest, and I'm amazed at how much my photography has improved.…
    December 19, 2012
  • DIY Colorblock Christmas Trees

    Here's a cute DIY project to add a little sparkle and shine to your holiday! These colorblock Christmas trees took…
    December 18, 2012
  • The Nutcracker Bowling League

    A Hip Handmade Holiday

    I was in Salt Lake City last month to meet with Allison Faulkner and Susan Petersen of The Craft Pack,…
    November 7, 2012
  • Ombré Painted Nesting Tables

    Ombré Nesting Tables (With a How-to Video)

    Brought to you by 3M DIY. I found these vintage wooden nesting tables at the Renegade Craft Fair, here in…
    November 1, 2012
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  • White Walls? Paint the Cabinets?

    I’ve been thinking more about the kitchen and bathroom. All of you seem to be leaning toward dark or mid-gray walls, where I’m looking at…

    January 3, 201362 commentsBathrooms, Kitchen, Painting
  • Playing with Paint Colors

    I write for My Colortopia, and they’ve just launched a new online tool: Color My Room. You can upload your own photo, or choose from…

    January 3, 201327 commentsKitchen, Painting
  • Photo Skillz

    I often see my old photos pop up on Pinterest, and I’m amazed at how much my photography has improved. I still have a lot…

    December 19, 201236 commentsLibrary, Photography
  • DIY Colorblock Christmas Trees

    Here’s a cute DIY project to add a little sparkle and shine to your holiday! These colorblock Christmas trees took a few hours to create,…

    December 18, 201239 comments'C' for Crafts, 'H' for Holidays, Crafty (& Handy), Dining Room, Holidays
  • The Nutcracker Bowling League

    A Hip Handmade Holiday

    I was in Salt Lake City last month to meet with Allison Faulkner and Susan Petersen of The Craft Pack, along with their fantastic designer…

    November 7, 201228 comments'B' for Books, Crafty (& Handy)
  • Ombré Painted Nesting Tables

    Ombré Nesting Tables (With a How-to Video)

    Brought to you by 3M DIY. I found these vintage wooden nesting tables at the Renegade Craft Fair, here in Chicago, a couple of months…

    November 1, 201254 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Library, Videos
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