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  • Mini Terrarium and Fern Centerpiece

    I made a terrarium last week that I will share with you soon, but this isn't it. This is a…
    April 16, 2012
  • Birdcage Mobile

    I very much like this. It would be cute in a kid's room. • Ferm Living
    April 25, 2011
  • Medal of Honor in Sparrow

    I've said it before. Awards look mighty fine pinned to your lapel (or cardigan, or shirt, or what-have-you). • ModCloth
    January 18, 2011
  • Lofty Larks Wallpaper

    Vera's patterns are so lovely, especially as wallpaper. This would be really cute in a powder room. • Anthropologie
    January 5, 2011
  • Woodpecker Door Knocker

    I hung up our new woodpecker door knocker yesterday. Brandon's response: "I don't hate it." Score!
    November 9, 2010
  • Spooky Halloween Front Porch for BHG

    My fourth and final project for Better Homes & Gardens can finally be revealed! I decorated our front porch for…
    October 26, 2010
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  • Mini Terrarium and Fern Centerpiece

    I made a terrarium last week that I will share with you soon, but this isn’t it. This is a little premade guy that I…

    April 16, 201230 commentsDining Room
  • Birdcage Mobile

    I very much like this. It would be cute in a kid’s room. • Ferm Living

    April 25, 20110 comments'D' for Decorating, 'K' for Kids, Filing Cabinet, Wish List
  • Medal of Honor in Sparrow

    I’ve said it before. Awards look mighty fine pinned to your lapel (or cardigan, or shirt, or what-have-you). • ModCloth

    January 18, 20110 comments'A' for Accessories, Filing Cabinet, Wish List
  • Lofty Larks Wallpaper

    Vera’s patterns are so lovely, especially as wallpaper. This would be really cute in a powder room. • Anthropologie

    January 5, 20110 comments'W' for Wallpaper, Filing Cabinet, Wish List
  • Woodpecker Door Knocker

    I hung up our new woodpecker door knocker yesterday. Brandon’s response: “I don’t hate it.” Score!

    November 9, 201054 commentsOutside
  • Spooky Halloween Front Porch for BHG

    My fourth and final project for Better Homes & Gardens can finally be revealed! I decorated our front porch for Halloween with 2D and 3D…

    October 26, 201042 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Holidays, Outside, Press
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