Author Archives: carrie

Exhausted or Not?

Posted on June 25, 2012 by carrie

Apparently some people have very strong opinions about exhaust hoods. Either you love them, can’t cook without them. Or you think they’re generally a complete waste of dollars & energy. I’m torn. So here’s what my kitchen looked like before … Continue reading →

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Soapstone Counters

Posted on June 13, 2012 by carrie

I’m 90% certain I want soapstone counters in the kitchen. No. Make that, 96%. A natural stone, it’s incredibly heat-resistant (yay for hot pots) and nonporous. It changes from gray to black when oiled, which I love. It scratches easier than … Continue reading →

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Buh bye, Kitchen

Posted on June 11, 2012 by carrie

Before the kitchen was emptied, things were looking a little cluttered. That changed Tuesday & Wednesday as things got emptied out. Thursday & Friday were incredibly productive days, resulting in a kitchen that looked more like this – That means … Continue reading →

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The Countdown has Begun

Posted on June 6, 2012 by carrie

Tomorrow morning we demo the kitchen. WOOT! A few updates to the space have been made over the past 3 years. At closing, the floors were covered with a light wood-like laminate, there was no dishwasher, and the upper counter had … Continue reading →

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The 2nd Floor Bathroom

Posted on June 5, 2012 by carrie

WARNING. This post really should be about 5-8 individual posts but because I’ve been compiling it for 2+ weeks, it’s all coming in one GIGANTIC post. There are literally 60 photos in this post. Hope you’re comfy with lots of time to … Continue reading →

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Bathroom #1: Sneak Peek

Posted on May 25, 2012 by carrie

First off, thank you to everyone who left such sweet comments on yesterday’s post. I cherished every single one. You make me feel all warm & fuzzy. Which, funnily enough, is exactly how I feel about this bathroom I renovated. … Continue reading →

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On Becoming Ms. BrickCityLove

Posted on May 24, 2012 by carrie

It has been over a year since I last posted. I’ve debated whether I should come back for a long time. How long is too long away? Will I still be relevant? Will it be weird? My last post was a feeble … Continue reading →

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Making it Better

Posted on April 20, 2011 by carrie

I’d like this blog to be more user-friendly. Make it easier for people to find what they’re looking for and give newcomers a quick gist of what they’ll find. On the right nav bar, I’ve started linking to some of my more popular … Continue reading →

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K’Nex Fail

Posted on April 19, 2011 by carrie

A while back I talked about mocking up my own version of Lindsey Adelman’s DIY chandelier out of K’Nex before laying out cash for all the little bits & parts. A prototype, if you will. It seemed like a really … Continue reading →

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On Re-Nest!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by carrie

Last week was crazy busy for me at work so it was only recently I noticed a lot of hits coming from one particular site – Re-Nest! Which is awesome because I love that blog. So many great ideas for … Continue reading →

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