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Bedside Tables

Posted on October 27, 2009 by carrie

A few weeks ago, I posted about our bedside tables that I was making. Well I finally got around to finishing them up. See, we only have about 12″ on either side of our bed. Everything I found in the … 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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Rusty

Posted on October 23, 2009 by carrie

Last night I let Bruce {our dog} out for last call and stood on our small back deck enjoying the gorgeous fall weather. Out of the corner of my eye I saw some movement on our next door neighbor’s back … Continue reading →

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Simple Ideas are Rarely Simple

Posted on October 22, 2009 by carrie

You know when you have a seemingly simple idea and you suddenly realize it’s not so simple? How, after additional {crucial} research, what you expected to be able to do one way now proves it needs to happen this whole … Continue reading →

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How To: Make a Bed Skirt

Posted on October 21, 2009 by carrie

Making a custom bed skirt isn’t hard {promise!} but there are several steps. Stick with me & I’ll walk you through it. First, lets take a look at what we want to make. The final product: {I think knowing what … Continue reading →

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Shoe Organization

Posted on October 20, 2009 by carrie

It’s not quite done yet but the shoe organization project is in process. I found these at KMart, which surprised me. I went looking for white shoe cubbies and KMart was the only place that I found exactly what I … Continue reading →

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Bedskirts & Broomsticks

Posted on October 19, 2009 by carrie

You may have noticed our bed looking a little naked when we showed you our shagalicious new rug. This weekend, that changed. While visiting my parents this weekend, I spent some time with a dear friend ~ Juki. We haven’t … 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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Theatre Town

Posted on October 14, 2009 by carrie

If you know me personally, you know theatre was always a huge part of our lives. Rob & I first became close while doing a production of Lend Me a Tenor during sophomore year of high school. Theatre was my … Continue reading →

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Newark Bike Tour

Posted on October 13, 2009 by carrie

Saturday morning, Rob & I will be hopping on our bicycles for a 25 mile Tour of Newark. The last time I was on a bike was about 4 years ago for the MS150 City to Shore Bike Ride. Compared … Continue reading →

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