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  • 2006 Apartment Kitchen Bulletin Board

    Lessons Learned from a Hot Pink Room

    I was looking at my fan deck, eyeing the pinks and thinking about how many colors I've used over the…
    January 13, 2016
  • DIY Striped Painted Armoire, After

    DIY Striped Armoire Surprise

    Sponsored by ScotchBlue™ Painter’s Tape. I spotted an armoire on Jubilee Furniture's blog not long after Calvin had been born.…
    January 8, 2015
  • Striped Antique Sofa

    The Antique Striped Sofa

    We're accumulating couches here. I think you'll understand why when you see the newest arrival. I mentioned wanting a striped…
    October 21, 2013
  • Second Parlor

    The Double Parlors, Shortly After Moving in

    A lot of our furniture is working well in the new house. I'm OK with furnishing slowly and taking my…
    September 19, 2013
  • Striped Settee

    Stripes Wanted

    The new house needs a little striped settee. NEEDS. These matching striped sofas are pretty fantastic too (though larger than…
    July 25, 2013
  • Dwell Studio Draper Ink Striped Rug

    A Striped Rug for August’s Room

    So, I bought this striped rug for August's room. It was on sale, 50% off (still is), and I was…
    February 27, 2013
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  • 2006 Apartment Kitchen Bulletin Board

    Lessons Learned from a Hot Pink Room

    I was looking at my fan deck, eyeing the pinks and thinking about how many colors I’ve used over the years. Most of them have…

    January 13, 201610 commentsDecorating, Painting
  • DIY Striped Painted Armoire, After

    DIY Striped Armoire Surprise

    Sponsored by ScotchBlue™ Painter’s Tape. I spotted an armoire on Jubilee Furniture’s blog not long after Calvin had been born. I’d been looking for something…

    January 8, 201530 commentsCrafty (& Handy)
  • Striped Antique Sofa

    The Antique Striped Sofa

    We’re accumulating couches here. I think you’ll understand why when you see the newest arrival. I mentioned wanting a striped settee before moving into this…

    October 21, 201340 commentsDouble Parlor, The Victorian House
  • Second Parlor

    The Double Parlors, Shortly After Moving in

    A lot of our furniture is working well in the new house. I’m OK with furnishing slowly and taking my time to find just the…

    September 19, 2013146 commentsDouble Parlor, The Victorian House
  • Striped Settee

    Stripes Wanted

    The new house needs a little striped settee. NEEDS. These matching striped sofas are pretty fantastic too (though larger than what I’m looking for). I…

    July 25, 201322 commentsDouble Parlor, The Victorian House
  • Dwell Studio Draper Ink Striped Rug

    A Striped Rug for August’s Room

    So, I bought this striped rug for August’s room. It was on sale, 50% off (still is), and I was blinded by a sense of…

    February 27, 201329 comments'R' for Rugs, August's Room
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