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Almost There

Posted on February 23, 2010 by carrie

Renovating & decorating projects shouldn’t be topping my list of priorities right now but they are. Perhaps if I make a list I’ll get it out of my system and be able to focus on more pressing matters. Master Bedroom … Continue reading →

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Pigment Swirls

Posted on February 18, 2010 by carrie

You go to your local paint or home improvement store to buy paint. After staring at the walls of swatches you finally pick one. Or maybe you brought one with you to be matched. Either way, you hand the swatch … Continue reading →

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How To: Diamond Tufted Headboard, Part 1

Posted on February 17, 2010 by carrie

Thank you for your awesome comments yesterday! You are just too kind. Of course you’ll be seeing a ‘How To’ {for those who asked}!! But not all in one post. I took 744 pictures plus video while making this thing. … Continue reading →

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A Diamond Tufted Headboard

Posted on February 16, 2010 by carrie

It’s finally done. I found this $20 headboard {talked down from $25} on Craigslist back at the end of September. Our dear friends {the ones who helped us clean} took a drive out to Mt. Arlington with us – in … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s for 8

Posted on February 15, 2010 by carrie

Yesterday we hosted our very first family holiday dinner at the house. It was an impromptu, organized via text message Saturday night kinda shindig but ended up being a lovely evening. We had 8 for dinner and I didn’t once … Continue reading →

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Secret Project

Posted on February 12, 2010 by carrie

Tuesday night I got word that Wednesday was going to be a snow day. That’s one of the things I love about my job; we get snow days. And this adult LOVES herself some snow days. With a random mid-week … Continue reading →

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Quicky Closet Make-Over + Free Download

Posted on February 11, 2010 by carrie

For living in such an old house, we’re lucky to have decent sized closets in all the bedrooms. They’re not “big” (by any stretch of the imagination) but they are bigger than most found in older homes. As luck would … Continue reading →

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The Crutch Painting

Posted on February 10, 2010 by carrie

Yesterday, Cazzy asked what the significance of this painting was. Since it’s been in a lot of posts recently, I thought I’d elaborate. It was painted in 2005 by my good friend Melissa painted this for an art show. While … Continue reading →

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How To: Float a Painting

Posted on February 9, 2010 by carrie

While things with the headboard aren’t going exactly as planned, we were able to check off a few little projects around the house this weekend. Easy projects make you feel SO accomplished. First up, getting the painting hung. It’s been … Continue reading →

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I ripped it all out.

Posted on February 8, 2010 by carrie

This weekend we expected to be snow bound; warm, cozy, tucked. Instead, we got what could only be exaggerated as a “dusting”. It was a bit of a let down. Determined to make productive use of the weekend, I took … Continue reading →

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