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  • Up for the Challenge: We Won!

    I wanted to thank you all earlier, but I was waiting until I heard from Better Homes & Gardens… We…
    June 17, 2009
  • Up for the Challenge: The End

    Today is the last day to vote in the 48-Hour Challenge. The timing of the challenge was a bit crazy…
    June 12, 2009
  • Back in Second Place

    We've lost our lead in the 48-Hour Challenge again — drat! We're currently down by 358 votes and slipping a…
    June 1, 2009
  • The Porch Rug (Revisited)

    I thought I'd talk about painting the porch rug in a bit more detail today. So many of you loved…
    May 25, 2009
  • Up for the Challenge: Part Five

    My last post for the Better Homes & Gardens 48-Hour Challenge went up today, and it's all about how we've…
    May 21, 2009
  • Currently in Second…

    Our front porch was slightly ahead in the 48-Hour Challenge, but now we've slipped down to second place. I'm not…
    May 11, 2009
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  • Up for the Challenge: We Won!

    I wanted to thank you all earlier, but I was waiting until I heard from Better Homes & Gardens… We WON! Making it Lovely received…

    June 17, 2009128 commentsOutside, Press
  • Up for the Challenge: The End

    Today is the last day to vote in the 48-Hour Challenge. The timing of the challenge was a bit crazy (coinciding with my ninth month…

    June 12, 2009106 commentsOutside, Press
  • Back in Second Place

    We’ve lost our lead in the 48-Hour Challenge again — drat! We’re currently down by 358 votes and slipping a little more each day. You…

    June 1, 200979 commentsOutside
  • The Porch Rug (Revisited)

    I thought I’d talk about painting the porch rug in a bit more detail today. So many of you loved the project (thanks!), and it…

    May 25, 200931 comments'R' for Rugs, Crafty (& Handy), Outside
  • Up for the Challenge: Part Five

    My last post for the Better Homes & Gardens 48-Hour Challenge went up today, and it’s all about how we’ve been enjoying our front porch…

    May 21, 200929 commentsOutside, Press
  • Currently in Second…

    Our front porch was slightly ahead in the 48-Hour Challenge, but now we’ve slipped down to second place. I’m not normally competitive, but with our…

    May 11, 2009101 commentsOutside
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