Category Archives: Product/Service Review

Foam Party

Posted on March 11, 2013 by carrie

Phew! I was a little worried about how my choice to replace the rotten wood arch with foam would go over but y’all are an understanding bunch. I honestly think it’s the best choice for this project and I had … Continue reading →

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Cordless Staplers

Posted on February 16, 2011 by carrie

Since I recently admitted to being 3 {very large} degrees away from wearing festive vests, I feel I need to balance that kindergarden-teacher-eque confession with something much cooler. Because apparently I’m also that girl who spends her lunch hour researching … Continue reading →

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Hello, New Favorite Appliance

Posted on September 7, 2010 by carrie

Maybe it’s just me but this summer seems like it was WAY hotter than normal. Like steamy, melty hot. Prior to moving into this 1880’s rowhome, “home” was in a newly renovated high-rise building – complete with all the luxuries … Continue reading →

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Change of Address Cards

Posted on November 18, 2009 by carrie

We’re sending out change of address cards. {FINALLY!} Yes, we closed on the house May 29th. And yes, we moved in back in September. And I’m well aware that Christmas cards should be going out soon-ish. In hopes that Christmas … Continue reading →

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Roy Vaccaro’s New York Old Iron

Posted on November 13, 2009 by carrie

Located under the F train and next to the Lowes parking lot in Brooklyn, NJ is New York Old Iron, an iron salvage yard. Recommended by Cara at casaCARA, we stopped by on the off-chance they would have iron to … Continue reading →

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Amber Lion Antiques

Posted on November 4, 2009 by carrie

Amber Lion Antiques was one of my favorite antique shops in college. It’s small but I could browse for over an hour. There’s a lot to look at but it’s not super cluttered; neatly organized but layered. I purchased my … Continue reading →

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Shagged

Posted on October 15, 2009 by carrie

A little while back, I confessed that we didn’t own rugs. They’re typically expensive little suckers. But we needed one. Not “needed” because it would help the design of the room {which it does} or simply because we ought to … Continue reading →

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More Free Paint!

Posted on October 9, 2009 by carrie

Glidden is doing another FREE PAINT Giveaway. This time you have to mail a non-Glidden paint label in with your form. Offer is good through Sunday, October 11, 2009 so act quick! My pick? Pumpkin Patch. {I won’t be painting an … Continue reading →

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K & S Auto Glass

Posted on September 22, 2009 by carrie

Today was all about productivity; hence the late post. After our downer of a welcome, fixing the window became top priority. Yesterday I called around to a few different local places and got a quote from Safelite {the chain our … Continue reading →

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Raymond Jewelers

Posted on September 18, 2009 by carrie

All this renovating & painting left my engagement & wedding rings pretty skuzzy. They were covered in paint & grime. A quick 5 minute trip into Raymond Jewelers & $3 later, my sparkly friends were back to sparkling. They did … Continue reading →

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