Category Archives: Non-house

Halloween Decorations

Posted on October 29, 2009 by carrie

Halloween is my favorite holiday of the year. FAVORITE. With the move and all the renovation craziness, we just aren’t going all out this year though. This little vampire pumpkin {that the awesome hubs carved} is our singular decoration. Next … Continue reading →

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Fall in New Jersey

Posted on October 26, 2009 by carrie

While visiting our parents this weekend, we drove past this tree. It’s amazing what beauty can be found right around the corner. Isn’t it full of the most beautiful fall colors you’ve ever seen?? (This picture is 100% unedited & … Continue reading →

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Cake Stand in Action

Posted on October 12, 2009 by carrie

As promised, here are some pics of my cake stand in action from Saturday’s wedding. Unfortunately, the cake came on a huge silver SQUARE board. SQUARE?!?! WTF?! Oh well. It provided the perfect place to put the cake topper that … Continue reading →

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Block Party

Posted on September 25, 2009 by carrie

Last night was the first Halsey St. Block Party. I had to work & didn’t get there until later but it was really cool! The first episode of Brick City was on when I arrived. There were way more people … Continue reading →

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Honest Scrap

Posted on September 24, 2009 by carrie

Jeannine @ Small and Chic in Cville just awarded me my second bloggy award. {The first was the J.U.G.S award.} I’m SUPER excited & honored Jeannine considers me an Honest Scrap. It even has a hammer! That’s my kinda award. … Continue reading →

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Bad News First

Posted on September 21, 2009 by carrie

We are officially moved. While we still have to go back & clean the apartment before our final walk-though, we are out of there. The weekend had its good & bad moments. The good far outweighed the bad but I’m … Continue reading →

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Brick City on Sundance

Posted on September 16, 2009 by carrie

Last year Sundance came & filmed a 5-part special series about our city. Last night was the premier here in Newark but I was unable to attend any of the screenings. {major bummer} Ninapilar posted about it on Glocally though. … Continue reading →

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Cool Dog Bed

Posted on September 9, 2009 by carrie

Yesterday BagelPower posted about these dog beds from Molly Mutt and I had a major DUH moment {as in “why didn’t I think of that?!”}. You fill their mesh stuff sack with old textiles {clothes, towels, pillows, blankets, etc.} that … Continue reading →

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September 19th

Posted on September 8, 2009 by carrie

Our moving date has been scheduled! The truck & freight elevator have been reserved. If you’re not doing anything on Saturday, September 19th feel free to come help us move. I can promise an early morning, lots of heavy lifting, … Continue reading →

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Finally Legal

Posted on September 1, 2009 by carrie

Here in Brick City, residents on our block need a parking permit – which I wholly appreciate. The streets that bookend ours are metered parking {which is free on weekends and after 4pm & where the Family Team parks when … Continue reading →

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