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  • Patterned Black and White Pillows (Each Under $50)

    I put together a couple of guides to mixing and matching throw pillows last week. Many of you requested a…
    October 6, 2011
  • Patterned Pillows to be Mixed & Matched with Wild Abandon

    Any and all of these throw pillows work together, but for the pattern shy, may I suggest choosing just two?…
    September 27, 2011
  • Patterned Pillows for the Color-Shy

    Here's a nice way to add a little pattern without going all boom boom pow. • stripes • polka dots…
    September 27, 2011
  • Thirty Two Cents Worth of Thanksgiving Decorations

    I happened to walk by a store as they were five minutes away from closing up for good. The cashiers…
    April 5, 2010
  • Elephants for Eleanor

    I tried to resist. I really did. I didn't want to set Eleanor up for a lifetime of elephant gifts…
    March 23, 2010
  • Oh Deerie Me

    Remember the white ceramic deer I stole from our apartment’s attic before we moved? The little guys I drag out…
    November 6, 2009
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  • Patterned Black and White Pillows (Each Under $50)

    I put together a couple of guides to mixing and matching throw pillows last week. Many of you requested a few more affordable options, so…

    October 6, 201116 comments'D' for Decorating, Filing Cabinet
  • Patterned Pillows to be Mixed & Matched with Wild Abandon

    Any and all of these throw pillows work together, but for the pattern shy, may I suggest choosing just two? • stripes • polka dots…

    September 27, 201128 comments'D' for Decorating, Filing Cabinet
  • Patterned Pillows for the Color-Shy

    Here’s a nice way to add a little pattern without going all boom boom pow. • stripes • polka dots • floral • texture •…

    September 27, 201110 comments'D' for Decorating, Filing Cabinet
  • Thirty Two Cents Worth of Thanksgiving Decorations

    I happened to walk by a store as they were five minutes away from closing up for good. The cashiers were shouting out “everything is…

    April 5, 201034 commentsHolidays
  • Elephants for Eleanor

    I tried to resist. I really did. I didn’t want to set Eleanor up for a lifetime of elephant gifts (or worse an unfortunate alliterative…

    March 23, 201035 commentsNursery
  • Oh Deerie Me

    Remember the white ceramic deer I stole from our apartment’s attic before we moved? The little guys I drag out each Christmas, even though they’re…

    November 6, 200937 commentsCovetable, Holidays
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