Monthly Archives: March 2010

How To: Diamond Tufted Headboard, Part 2

Posted on March 29, 2010 by carrie

Last month, before I debuted our Master Bedroom, I showed you how I retrofitted my Craigslist headboard to be the frame I wanted. I’m back to walk you through the rest of the tufting but I think we’re going to … Continue reading →

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Wrap It Up!

Posted on March 23, 2010 by carrie

We had a roofer out. After having to hang trash bags from our ceiling, we were afraid the entire roof had to be replaced. Can you say “$$$$$$!!” Luckily, it seems like the roof only needs a new silver coat … Continue reading →

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Live Blogging & Life.

Posted on March 19, 2010 by carrie

Last night the Newark Museum hosted an after hours party – A Night in Rio. I went to hang out and live blog with some of the other Glocally Newark bloggers. It was a blast! I thought about giving you … Continue reading →

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The Leaky Roof

Posted on March 16, 2010 by carrie

Remember our stalactites? The issue is in the back room we’re using for boxes, so luckily no furniture was ruined. I finally uploaded the pics before we covered things up. The water seems to be coming in from a few … Continue reading →

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Urban Stalactites

Posted on March 15, 2010 by carrie

This past weekend, we’ve been HAMMERED with rain. Hammered. If you’re a super long time reader of Brick City Love, you may remember we got hammered with rain back at the end of July/early August and had the roof leak. … Continue reading →

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Ferry St. BBQ

Posted on March 11, 2010 by carrie

I’ve given up fried foods for Lent, in a show of solidarity with my Catholic husband. And also because they’re awful for you. But this meal from Ferry St. BBQ is always delicious. So is the chicken, shrimp, salmon and … Continue reading →

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How To: Pillowcase Version 2

Posted on March 10, 2010 by carrie

As I mentioned yesterday, I made 4 pillowcases for our Master Bedroom redo. Yesterday’s pattern worked great with a single yard of fabric but every fabric’s different. My other fabric had these long stripes of flower. I wanted the pattern … Continue reading →

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How To: Make a Pillowcase (version 1)

Posted on March 9, 2010 by carrie

I made 4 pillowcases for our Master Bedroom redo {2 in each pattern, as you can see in the photo}. This is actually the first time I remember making pillowcases and I tried it two different ways. Both versions worked … Continue reading →

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Go Play!

Posted on March 8, 2010 by carrie

New Jersey has been hit with a bout of superb spring weather. It’s mild, sunny and in the mid to high 50’s. Yesterday I started another project simply for an excuse to be outside. Of course it’s now sitting in … Continue reading →

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Thrifty Tip: Closets

Posted on March 5, 2010 by carrie

Kasey at Thrift Little Blog feaured our two closet makeovers today in her closet roundup post. I totally love her blog! If you’re not familiar, check it out. I love a girl who’s not afraid to talk about money and … Continue reading →

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