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  • Making Room for Baby

    Among all of the congratulations (thank you!), one question is popping up repeatedly. How are we going to make room…
    August 19, 2010
  • The Library Alcove’s New Storage

    As my shop (Pink Loves Brown) has grown, so too has my need for more storage. The library's alcove is…
    March 9, 2009
  • A Little Pick-Me-Up

    Jessica (of {BLACK. WHITE. YELLOW.} fame) was kind enough to pick up an Orla Kiely pitcher for me when she…
    March 6, 2009
  • Studio Tour!

    I spent the weekend tidying up my studio, and I realized I had never posted proper 'after' pictures. I've shown…
    October 27, 2008
  • Studio Floor, Finished

    The studio looks good, even while empty! It's amazing how much difference some molding can make – the new bamboo…
    October 11, 2007
  • The Studio Has a Floor

    We installed the bamboo flooring this weekend in the studio! Day 1 We emptied the room, shoving everything into the…
    October 7, 2007
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  • Making Room for Baby

    Among all of the congratulations (thank you!), one question is popping up repeatedly. How are we going to make room for another baby? After all,…

    August 19, 2010129 commentsBasement, Eleanor's Room, Parenting, Pregnancy, Studio
  • The Library Alcove’s New Storage

    As my shop (Pink Loves Brown) has grown, so too has my need for more storage. The library’s alcove is right outside of my studio,…

    March 9, 200944 commentsLibrary, Pink Loves Brown
  • A Little Pick-Me-Up

    Jessica (of {BLACK. WHITE. YELLOW.} fame) was kind enough to pick up an Orla Kiely pitcher for me when she spotted one all by its…

    March 6, 200921 commentsStudio
  • Studio Tour!

    I spent the weekend tidying up my studio, and I realized I had never posted proper ‘after’ pictures. I’ve shown little snippets here and there,…

    October 27, 2008208 commentsStudio
  • Studio Floor, Finished

    The studio looks good, even while empty! It’s amazing how much difference some molding can make – the new bamboo floor looks sharp. Kim (Four…

    October 11, 200719 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Studio
  • The Studio Has a Floor

    We installed the bamboo flooring this weekend in the studio! Day 1 We emptied the room, shoving everything into the library and future guest room.…

    October 7, 200712 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Studio
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