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  • USPS Vintage Seed Packet Stamps - Zinnia

    About to Bloom

    I ripped out her zinnia. Technically, I didn't do it, but it's my fault. I took all three kids shopping…
    August 23, 2016
  • 'Precious' Garden Roses from The Bouqs Company

    Sending the Prettiest Flowers

    I love having fresh flowers in the house and sometimes I luck out at the grocery store when they have…
    April 26, 2016
  • Scientific Botanical Prints

    Would it really be surprising that someone as fond of pink as I am would also be fond of flowers?…
    June 4, 2012
  • 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
  • Changes in the Living Room

    I had written earlier this year about how the living room had stayed fairly consistent over the last five years.…
    September 28, 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
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  • USPS Vintage Seed Packet Stamps - Zinnia

    About to Bloom

    I ripped out her zinnia. Technically, I didn’t do it, but it’s my fault. I took all three kids shopping with me for new school…

    August 23, 201627 commentsParenting
  • 'Precious' Garden Roses from The Bouqs Company

    Sending the Prettiest Flowers

    I love having fresh flowers in the house and sometimes I luck out at the grocery store when they have pretty ones, but it’s really…

    April 26, 201618 commentsDecorating
  • Scientific Botanical Prints

    Would it really be surprising that someone as fond of pink as I am would also be fond of flowers? Even the less girly among…

    June 4, 201263 comments'A' for Art, 'B' for Books, Living Room
  • 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
  • Changes in the Living Room

    I had written earlier this year about how the living room had stayed fairly consistent over the last five years. I still like the room,…

    September 28, 201141 commentsLiving Room
  • 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
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