Author Archives: carrie

Garden: Week 4

Posted on April 15, 2011 by carrie

Week 4 of the garden is bringing a tad more confidence. Things are still growing and I haven’t managed to kill any more little seedlings. Of course that possibility still lingers but luckily things are looking a bit hardier. Thyme … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard/Garden | 3 Comments

Ode to Convertibles

Posted on April 13, 2011 by carrie

I’ll just come right out and say it – When it comes to renovations and DIYing, convertibles are second only to pick-up trucks. SUVs might seem like the obvious second place choice – BUT NO! It’s convertibles. 1. Convertibles are … Continue reading →

Posted in living room | 9 Comments

Living Room Progress

Posted on April 12, 2011 by carrie

The living room – or parlor, if you want to sound fancy – use to be horrendous. Literally, clutch your children close & shield their eyes because it’ll probably scar them for life awful. Blue, red, and yellow with laminate floors … Continue reading →

Posted in living room | 23 Comments

Trash Picking: Drive-By Style

Posted on April 11, 2011 by carrie

Long story short, I met a friend/coworker down in my old college stomping grounds this weekend. After parting ways, I took a drive around the familiar streets to see how things have changed {not much}. It was the night before … Continue reading →

Posted in furniture | 15 Comments

Garden: Week 3

Posted on April 8, 2011 by carrie

I’ve decided that Friday’s are going to be “garden” days. As previously mentioned, this is completely new territory for me. Power tools & craigslist seem to be my more cultivated talents but it’s important to try new things and branch … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard/Garden | 6 Comments

Amber Glass Lamp

Posted on April 7, 2011 by carrie

Craigslist is always hit or miss. It seems like months pass with nothing but crap and then, all of a sudden, good stuff pops up. For $10 I found this beaut – Ok… that lampshade is pretty rough. But minus … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments

It’s A @*%#$8!& Miracle!

Posted on April 6, 2011 by carrie

May 29 will mark 2 years owning this home. Last week marks the very first day the City of Newark actually came and picked-up the recycling. I still had to call and report the missed pickup. But Holy.Crap. They came!! … Continue reading →

Posted in Mechanical / Utility, out front | 8 Comments

The New Old Couch

Posted on April 5, 2011 by carrie

A new old couch injects a little Hollywood Regency glam into my typically eclectic, eccentric world. Continue reading →

Posted in living room | 36 Comments

Blankets for Dash

Posted on April 4, 2011 by carrie

The past 2 months have been slim pickin’s around here. While not terribly much has happened with the house, it hasn’t been all bon-bons and pedicures. I have been working on this – A baby quilt for the tiniest little … Continue reading →

Posted in crafty | 4 Comments

Make My Garden Grow

Posted on April 1, 2011 by carrie

I have never had a green thumb. Gardening wasn’t much of a pastime. . . um. . . ever. Last summer I attempted to grow basil and tomatoes. The basil did ok. The tomatoes were an epic fail; never producing … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard/Garden | 3 Comments