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    • Our Current Home (The Victorian)
    • Our First Home (The Bungalow)
  • Shop Our House
  • Calvin's Nursery / Former Second Kitchen

    The Nursery, as a Clean Slate

    I had been considering a few colors, but I decided to go with white walls for Calvin's nursery. It just…
    January 26, 2015
  • Kitchen to Nursery Conversion

    The Second Floor is Taking Shape

    Hey, no more visible lathe! We have walls! That's the door we're going to reuse for the new nursery, casually…
    August 4, 2014
  • Moving the Door Over

    We're still a ways off from finishing the conversion of the kitchen on the second floor into a bedroom and…
    July 21, 2014
  • Second Floor Remodeling Layout

    Demolition Ahead

    We're about to start on some big changes to the second floor of the Victorian! Thank you so much for…
    July 10, 2014
  • August’s Second Birthday Party

    A few weeks ago, we asked August for a little party planning input. "What kind of birthday party do you…
    February 19, 2013
  • Calvin's Nursery / Former Second Kitchen

    The Nursery, as a Clean Slate

    I had been considering a few colors, but I decided to go with white walls for Calvin’s nursery. It just felt right. It’s creamier than…

    January 26, 201535 commentsCalvin's Room, The Victorian House
  • Kitchen to Nursery Conversion

    The Second Floor is Taking Shape

    Hey, no more visible lathe! We have walls! That’s the door we’re going to reuse for the new nursery, casually hanging out all akimbo at…

    August 4, 20145 commentsCalvin's Room, The Victorian House
  • Moving the Door Over

    We’re still a ways off from finishing the conversion of the kitchen on the second floor into a bedroom and finishing the hall, but it’s…

    July 21, 201411 commentsCalvin's Room, The Victorian House
  • Second Floor Remodeling Layout

    Demolition Ahead

    We’re about to start on some big changes to the second floor of the Victorian! Thank you so much for all of the input and…

    July 10, 201434 commentsCalvin's Room, The Victorian House
  • August’s Second Birthday Party

    A few weeks ago, we asked August for a little party planning input. “What kind of birthday party do you want, August? Cars?” “Uh huh.”…

    February 19, 201319 commentsHolidays, Parenting
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