Author Archives: carrie

The New Medallion

Posted on June 14, 2010 by carrie

I posted our closet after photos before the closet was completely done. It’s basically done but the light fixture an shoe organizer left a lot to be desired. You can see the peek at our hanging single bulb in this … Continue reading →

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That’s IKEA??

Posted on June 11, 2010 by carrie

Scrolling through my reader, I saw that IKEA is going for a brand new look for their new catalogue. Check it out! {my favorite set from the whole shoot!} {In my imagination, this was shot backstage of a vaudevillian burlesque show. A … Continue reading →

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Where Did I Leave Off?

Posted on June 10, 2010 by carrie

Rolling back into the regular bloggy routine is taking more discipline than anticipated. Perhaps it’s because I haven’t started the summer renos and therefore don’t have much new content. I know I left you hanging on a few projects – … Continue reading →

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Summer TO DO List

Posted on June 8, 2010 by carrie

It’s that time of year. Time for lists and lists and more lists. I ❤ lists. So. What’s on tap for the summer? 1. Finally finish the basement garden apartment. OMG this basement has taken forever but this summer it’s … Continue reading →

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Where Have I Been?

Posted on June 7, 2010 by carrie

After a rather extended blog hiatus, I am back. Ok ok. I’ve been done for a while but a girl needs some recoup time, don’t you agree? Cheers. I did in fact graduate. Huzzah! They tell me I’m now a … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Brick City Love

Posted on May 29, 2010 by carrie

Exactly 1 year ago today, I was lying in bed taking a nap and Rob was sitting in the living room of our apartment. We were anxiously wondering if today was the day. Would we actually close on this amazing … Continue reading →

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Blogging at Brooklyn Limestone

Posted on April 6, 2010 by carrie

Today I’m guest blogging over at the always amazing Brooklyn Limestone! {WHAT?!? I KNOW!!!} I love Stefanie, her house, & her blog. It’s beyond flattering to grace the pages of such a chic part of the internet. Thank you for … Continue reading →

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Remember the Details

Posted on April 5, 2010 by carrie

Good morning friends. It’s been a week since I posted; the longest gap of time in the history of this blog. It feels like forever. Things with the house have gone to the back burner while I finish my masters … Continue reading →

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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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