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  • Icicles and Ornaments

    There are some spectacular icicles on all of the houses in my neighborhood. Very pretty, and also a little scary…
    January 19, 2009
  • 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
  • Updating an IKEA Lamp

    This is a super simple IKEA hack that took about 10 minutes this morning. I wanted a light in the…
    October 13, 2008
  • Wee Girl

    I haven't been feeling well lately and I've been confined to the house. As cabin fever was really setting in,…
    September 3, 2008
  • J.Crew Fall Preview

    I want this entire outfit, but my sketch may have to suffice. You can preview the new collection at J.Crew…
    August 1, 2008
  • From Placemat to Necklace

    Deborah Dee just posted the cutest idea on her new blog… little pendants made from paper scraps and a bamboo…
    May 10, 2008
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  • Icicles and Ornaments

    There are some spectacular icicles on all of the houses in my neighborhood. Very pretty, and also a little scary (I worry when Brandon goes…

    January 19, 200925 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Library
  • 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
  • Updating an IKEA Lamp

    This is a super simple IKEA hack that took about 10 minutes this morning. I wanted a light in the alcove in the nursery, but…

    October 13, 200829 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Nursery
  • Wee Girl

    I haven’t been feeling well lately and I’ve been confined to the house. As cabin fever was really setting in, I decided to do something…

    September 3, 200888 commentsCrafty (& Handy)
  • J.Crew Fall Preview

    I want this entire outfit, but my sketch may have to suffice. You can preview the new collection at J.Crew now.

    August 1, 200830 commentsArtsy, Style
  • From Placemat to Necklace

    Deborah Dee just posted the cutest idea on her new blog… little pendants made from paper scraps and a bamboo placemat. All of the photos…

    May 10, 200814 commentsCrafty (& Handy)
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