Monthly Archives: February 2010

Snow Day #2!!

Posted on February 26, 2010 by carrie

Today, Newark got pounded with more snow. I’m sure my brother in Alaska is laughing at our measly accumulation but, for New Jersey, it’s a lot. Work closed and I, for one, am grateful for another snow day. I love … Continue reading →

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Quick Tip: Vase turned Trashcan

Posted on February 25, 2010 by carrie

The last time we were at IKEA, I was looking for a trashcan for the bedroom and completely underwhelmed with the selection. Everything was just so trashcan-y looking. As we followed the pre-determined path to the exit, we strolled through the … Continue reading →

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Hints

Posted on February 24, 2010 by carrie

Seems like my secret project is stirring up some intrigue! Yesterday, MEA asked for some hints. I’ll give you two. + = Awesomeness Any guesses?

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Almost There

Posted on February 23, 2010 by carrie

Renovating & decorating projects shouldn’t be topping my list of priorities right now but they are. Perhaps if I make a list I’ll get it out of my system and be able to focus on more pressing matters. Master Bedroom … Continue reading →

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Keeping Up

Posted on February 22, 2010 by carrie

Have you ever felt like you’ve gotten caught in a tornado and are just whirling around and around? Everything’s moving so fast; you’re just trying to keep up? Between my day job, graduate capstone project, activities for the board of … Continue reading →

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Stacked Cardboard

Posted on February 19, 2010 by carrie

I was in West Elm today and this centerpiece caught my eye. It’s just cut & stacked cardboard all glued together. I like the texture of the edges. Wouldn’t it look cool painted? Maybe white? Or orange? Perhaps that’s what … Continue reading →

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Pigment Swirls

Posted on February 18, 2010 by carrie

You go to your local paint or home improvement store to buy paint. After staring at the walls of swatches you finally pick one. Or maybe you brought one with you to be matched. Either way, you hand the swatch … Continue reading →

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How To: Diamond Tufted Headboard, Part 1

Posted on February 17, 2010 by carrie

Thank you for your awesome comments yesterday! You are just too kind. Of course you’ll be seeing a ‘How To’ {for those who asked}!! But not all in one post. I took 744 pictures plus video while making this thing. … Continue reading →

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A Diamond Tufted Headboard

Posted on February 16, 2010 by carrie

It’s finally done. I found this $20 headboard {talked down from $25} on Craigslist back at the end of September. Our dear friends {the ones who helped us clean} took a drive out to Mt. Arlington with us – in … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s for 8

Posted on February 15, 2010 by carrie

Yesterday we hosted our very first family holiday dinner at the house. It was an impromptu, organized via text message Saturday night kinda shindig but ended up being a lovely evening. We had 8 for dinner and I didn’t once … Continue reading →

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