Monthly Archives: January 2010

Dia De Los Chili

Posted on January 29, 2010 by carrie

It’s chili cook-off time! TOMORROW! Back in high school, Rob & a few of this best friends entered a chili cook-off on a whim and won Best Tasting. A few years go, we started the tradition back up and have … Continue reading →

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Closet After!!

Posted on January 28, 2010 by carrie

You’ve already seen parts 1 & 2 of our closet odyssey but now comes the fun part. AFTER pictures!! And when the “before” looks like this: anything will look better! Click over to Glocally for the full reveal.

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I’m Not Looking

Posted on January 27, 2010 by carrie

This is not me continuing to look for master bedroom bedding. With maybe pillows out of: {click image for source} Nope. I’m definitely not looking.

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Bedding Overload

Posted on January 26, 2010 by carrie

With the headboard nearing completion, a bed skirt to match, the curtains installed & gliding like buttah, a rug shagaliciously underfoot, bedside tables being sidetables, and the DVD clutter cleared away there is only one major thing left to do in … Continue reading →

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The Shape of Things to Come

Posted on January 25, 2010 by carrie

I spent ALL weekend working on the headboard. Literally Friday night, from 8am-6:30pm Saturday, from 10:30am-12:00am Sunday. The headboard is basically 2 different pieces that will fit together – the frame & the upholstery. The frame needed significant modifications and … Continue reading →

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How To: Quick Shelves

Posted on January 22, 2010 by carrie

I’m going to show you a never before seen corner of our bedroom. All you real designers are going to gag at the blatant display of electronics but guess what. We don’t live in a showroom or a magazine. We … Continue reading →

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Master Bedroom Ideas

Posted on January 21, 2010 by carrie

The bedroom & closet are coming together. In fact I was planning to blog our big Elfa reveal over at Glocally today but that doesn’t look like it’s happening. Early next week {Mon/Tues} seems a little more realistic. So if you’re … Continue reading →

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OMG IT’S INSTALLED

Posted on January 20, 2010 by carrie

That’s right folks, we now have a WORKING dishwasher!!! Holla! {This pic is for you, MEA!} Also, we are now 4 for 8 on our Dear Santa list and 1/4 of the way done our 1st Quarter goals. Huzzah. It … Continue reading →

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Nothing Simple or Easy

Posted on January 19, 2010 by carrie

We bought a dishwasher. YAY! Delivery was scheduled for this past Thursday. Double YAY! The previous owner told us that he had a dishwasher in the spot until it broke {or was broken, depending on the story}. We were told … Continue reading →

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A Day of Service

Posted on January 18, 2010 by carrie

Today was the National Day of Service and I would like to heartily thank my parents {we’re basically a nonprofit, after all}. The three of us had off and spent the ENTIRE day working on house stuff. Dad & I … Continue reading →

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