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  • Marimekko Kimara Tablecloth

    I just ordered this colorful tablecloth (on clearance) for Eleanor's birthday party. (Thanks, Ash, for the tip!) • Crate &…
    April 18, 2011
  • Basement Floor Paint

    I'm having second thoughts about using Benjamin Moore's 'olive tree' for the floor paint. Maybe I should go a shade…
    January 25, 2011
  • Laundry Room Paint Color

    And the winner is… pale blue! As I had mentioned, I'm not normally a fan of blue. I like certain…
    January 20, 2011
  • Basement Paint Colors

    We're tiling the half-bathroom and laundry room in white Octagon & Dot with charcoal gray grout, and we're going to…
    January 19, 2011
  • Paint Colors

    I've added a new section to the site where I'll list sources for various things used throughout my home. I've…
    November 9, 2009
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  • Marimekko Kimara Tablecloth

    I just ordered this colorful tablecloth (on clearance) for Eleanor’s birthday party. (Thanks, Ash, for the tip!) • Crate & Barrel

    April 18, 201110 comments'D' for Dining, Filing Cabinet
  • Basement Floor Paint

    I’m having second thoughts about using Benjamin Moore’s ‘olive tree’ for the floor paint. Maybe I should go a shade or two darker? Brandon said…

    January 25, 2011149 commentsBasement, Painting
  • Laundry Room Paint Color

    And the winner is… pale blue! As I had mentioned, I’m not normally a fan of blue. I like certain shades though, so I’m willing…

    January 20, 201143 commentsBasement, Laundry Room, Painting
  • Basement Paint Colors

    We’re tiling the half-bathroom and laundry room in white Octagon & Dot with charcoal gray grout, and we’re going to paint the rest of the…

    January 19, 201156 commentsBasement, Bathrooms, Laundry Room, Painting, Studio
  • Paint Colors

    I’ve added a new section to the site where I’ll list sources for various things used throughout my home. I’ve started with paint colors, and…

    November 9, 200929 commentsFAQ, Painting
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