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  • Braxton Lighting

    We're going to add lights to the front and back porches. Hooray, we'll be able to see as we walk…
    November 30, 2009
  • IKEA Maskros Pendant

    Remember how the Maskros Pendant was all over the design blogs after IKEA showed it at the latest ICFF? And…
    September 13, 2009
  • The New Light in the Library

    We finally got our hands on the Chase Ceiling Mount I had wanted for the library, and we've already installed…
    June 25, 2009
  • Plans for the Library

    Our "library" (the landing at the top of the stairs) looks pretty good. I mean, it was even in a…
    February 9, 2009
  • No More Popcorn Ceiling

    The popcorn has given way to a smooth, flat ceiling, thanks to Brandon's hard work. As I mentioned before, the…
    January 5, 2009
  • Shapely Ceramic Lamps

    People ask all the time about the lamps in my living room, but they're no longer available. I bought them…
    December 17, 2008
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  • Braxton Lighting

    We’re going to add lights to the front and back porches. Hooray, we’ll be able to see as we walk down the stairs! I’ve ordered…

    November 30, 200932 comments'L' for Lighting, Kitchen, Outside
  • IKEA Maskros Pendant

    Remember how the Maskros Pendant was all over the design blogs after IKEA showed it at the latest ICFF? And it was supposed to be…

    September 13, 200960 comments'L' for Lighting, Bedroom
  • The New Light in the Library

    We finally got our hands on the Chase Ceiling Mount I had wanted for the library, and we’ve already installed it! Brandon did most of…

    June 25, 200958 comments'L' for Lighting, Library
  • Plans for the Library

    Our “library” (the landing at the top of the stairs) looks pretty good. I mean, it was even in a magazine not long ago… but…

    February 9, 200935 comments'F' for Fabric, Library
  • No More Popcorn Ceiling

    The popcorn has given way to a smooth, flat ceiling, thanks to Brandon’s hard work. As I mentioned before, the ceiling did not contain asbestos…

    January 5, 200951 comments'L' for Lighting, Crafty (& Handy), Guest Room, Nursery
  • Shapely Ceramic Lamps

    People ask all the time about the lamps in my living room, but they’re no longer available. I bought them years ago from Crate &…

    December 17, 200832 comments'L' for Lighting, Living Room
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