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Lazy Susan + Planter + Twine = Cake Stand

Posted on October 8, 2009 by carrie

When you can’t find exactly what you want, you have to make it yourself. I can rarely find exactly what I want, so I’m quite familiar with the DIY route. Craigslist & Ikea are two of my favorite sources but … Continue reading →

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Bedside Tables {In Progress}

Posted on October 6, 2009 by carrie

A project currently in process. Stay tuned.

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Caulk is My New BFF

Posted on October 5, 2009 by carrie

Before owning a home, I was unaware of the happiness a little tube of caulk could bring. I’ll go so far as to admit I had NEVER caulked anything in my life. I was missing out. Back when we were … Continue reading →

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Sexy Legs

Posted on October 2, 2009 by carrie

Remember when we drug home this lonely, deal of a chair from IKEA? It’s IKEA’s Stockholm chair {we couldn’t pass up a $649 chair-and-a-half for a scant $259.60}. While it fits our two butts perfectly, I wasn’t a fan of the … Continue reading →

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Lamps : Rugs :: Moving : Camping

Posted on October 1, 2009 by carrie

Been a while since you took the SATs?? Written out -> lamps are to rugs as moving is to camping. We don’t own lamps or rugs. Both are more expensive than I think necessary. Have you ever shopped for rugs or … Continue reading →

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Do Your Friends Clean??

Posted on September 30, 2009 by carrie

This weekend we had our very first house guests in our very first house. I consider it a very important milestone. {In the spirit of transparency, we have had weekend guests but they didn’t stay with us. Our parents got … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Apartment

Posted on September 29, 2009 by carrie

Tonight after work {& a quick trip up to Waldwick} we said our final goodbyes to our apartment. {Excuse the grainy iphone pics. It was dark & it was the only camera we had.} We just had a few things … Continue reading →

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Master Bedroom Paint

Posted on September 28, 2009 by carrie

The master bedroom started with sage green walls, cream trim, & brick red painted floors. Then Nick & Taline helped us remove the damaged plaster in the largest wall. Then we finally got the drop between the plaster & drywall … Continue reading →

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Headboard Hint

Posted on September 27, 2009 by carrie
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Headboard Inspiration

Posted on September 26, 2009 by carrie

Now that the bedroom is painted {oh I still have to show you pictures of that!! soon. promise. don’t let me forget!} and we’re moved in, I’m thinking about decorating. I’ve already got curtains figured out. They’re cream theatrical drapes. … Continue reading →

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