Monthly Archives: October 2009

Bedskirts & Broomsticks

Posted on October 19, 2009 by carrie

You may have noticed our bed looking a little naked when we showed you our shagalicious new rug. This weekend, that changed. While visiting my parents this weekend, I spent some time with a dear friend ~ Juki. We haven’t … Continue reading →

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Shrink Wrapped

Posted on October 16, 2009 by carrie

Our windows are crap. We plan on using our $8,000 rebate money to replace them but, after calling the IRS, we learned that the 4-6 week turn-around originally advertised has turned into a 12-16 week wait. Guess it was popular. … Continue reading →

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Shagged

Posted on October 15, 2009 by carrie

A little while back, I confessed that we didn’t own rugs. They’re typically expensive little suckers. But we needed one. Not “needed” because it would help the design of the room {which it does} or simply because we ought to … Continue reading →

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Theatre Town

Posted on October 14, 2009 by carrie

If you know me personally, you know theatre was always a huge part of our lives. Rob & I first became close while doing a production of Lend Me a Tenor during sophomore year of high school. Theatre was my … Continue reading →

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Newark Bike Tour

Posted on October 13, 2009 by carrie

Saturday morning, Rob & I will be hopping on our bicycles for a 25 mile Tour of Newark. The last time I was on a bike was about 4 years ago for the MS150 City to Shore Bike Ride. Compared … Continue reading →

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How to Cut a Wedding Cake

Posted on October 12, 2009 by carrie

Do you know how to cut a wedding cake? Or any round cake for that matter? I’ll teach you. 1. If the cake is multiple tiers, you must separate them. This is easily done with a couple cake servers and extra … Continue reading →

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Cake Stand in Action

Posted on October 12, 2009 by carrie

As promised, here are some pics of my cake stand in action from Saturday’s wedding. Unfortunately, the cake came on a huge silver SQUARE board. SQUARE?!?! WTF?! Oh well. It provided the perfect place to put the cake topper that … Continue reading →

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Welcome, Glocally!

Posted on October 9, 2009 by carrie

If you’re wandering over from Ninapilar’s thoughts on the Halsey St. block parties, WELCOME!! We’re pretty new to the neighborhood but jumping in with two feet. Hope you find something worth coming back for. We like making new friends!

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More Free Paint!

Posted on October 9, 2009 by carrie

Glidden is doing another FREE PAINT Giveaway. This time you have to mail a non-Glidden paint label in with your form. Offer is good through Sunday, October 11, 2009 so act quick! My pick? Pumpkin Patch. {I won’t be painting an … Continue reading →

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Lazy Susan + Planter + Twine = Cake Stand

Posted on October 8, 2009 by carrie

When you can’t find exactly what you want, you have to make it yourself. I can rarely find exactly what I want, so I’m quite familiar with the DIY route. Craigslist & Ikea are two of my favorite sources but … Continue reading →

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