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  • Minecraft Kid's Birthday Party with 'Pixel' Prop Weapons

    A Real-Life Epic Minecraft Fort

    August turned seven this year, and he wanted a Minecraft-themed birthday party. We invited his friends for an afternoon at…
    March 14, 2018
  • Eleanor’s Bizarro World Room

    The Land of Nod was so into the bedroom I designed for Eleanor (which they helped furnish) that they recreated…
    February 2, 2012
  • MiY 7a: Boy’s Room

    In this edition of Making it Yours, we'll be following the Window Daybed as it shows up throughout a young…
    July 25, 2011
  • Eleanor’s New Bedroom

    Partially Furnished by The Land of Nod Eleanor's room is done! She's a fan. The pink walls, lighting fixture, and…
    May 26, 2011
  • Eleanor’s Room (Sources)

    Furnishings Partially Provided by The Land of Nod I've made a page listing all of the sources for everything in…
    May 12, 2011
  • Eleanor’s New Bedroom (It’s Almost Done!)

    I have a few more little peeks into Eleanor's new bedroom for you today. The vintage dresser from her nursery…
    May 11, 2011
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  • Minecraft Kid's Birthday Party with 'Pixel' Prop Weapons

    A Real-Life Epic Minecraft Fort

    August turned seven this year, and he wanted a Minecraft-themed birthday party. We invited his friends for an afternoon at our house with pizza and…

    March 14, 20183 commentsHolidays, Parenting
  • Eleanor’s Bizarro World Room

    The Land of Nod was so into the bedroom I designed for Eleanor (which they helped furnish) that they recreated the look for their new…

    February 2, 201272 commentsEleanor's Room, Press
  • MiY 7a: Boy’s Room

    In this edition of Making it Yours, we’ll be following the Window Daybed as it shows up throughout a young boy’s life, starting in his…

    July 25, 201124 commentsMaking it Yours (MiY)
  • Eleanor’s New Bedroom

    Partially Furnished by The Land of Nod Eleanor’s room is done! She’s a fan. The pink walls, lighting fixture, and curtains that I made are…

    May 26, 2011159 commentsEleanor's Room
  • Eleanor’s Room (Sources)

    Furnishings Partially Provided by The Land of Nod I’ve made a page listing all of the sources for everything in Eleanor’s room. I think it’s…

    May 12, 201151 commentsEleanor's Room
  • Eleanor’s New Bedroom (It’s Almost Done!)

    I have a few more little peeks into Eleanor’s new bedroom for you today. The vintage dresser from her nursery that we painted pink is…

    May 11, 201150 commentsEleanor's Room
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