Tag Archives: nj

Where Did I Leave Off?

Posted on June 10, 2010 by carrie

Rolling back into the regular bloggy routine is taking more discipline than anticipated. Perhaps it’s because I haven’t started the summer renos and therefore don’t have much new content. I know I left you hanging on a few projects – … Continue reading →

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Blogging at Brooklyn Limestone

Posted on April 6, 2010 by carrie

Today I’m guest blogging over at the always amazing Brooklyn Limestone! {WHAT?!? I KNOW!!!} I love Stefanie, her house, & her blog. It’s beyond flattering to grace the pages of such a chic part of the internet. Thank you for … Continue reading →

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Remember the Details

Posted on April 5, 2010 by carrie

Good morning friends. It’s been a week since I posted; the longest gap of time in the history of this blog. It feels like forever. Things with the house have gone to the back burner while I finish my masters … Continue reading →

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How To: Diamond Tufted Headboard, Part 2

Posted on March 29, 2010 by carrie

Last month, before I debuted our Master Bedroom, I showed you how I retrofitted my Craigslist headboard to be the frame I wanted. I’m back to walk you through the rest of the tufting but I think we’re going to … Continue reading →

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Wrap It Up!

Posted on March 23, 2010 by carrie

We had a roofer out. After having to hang trash bags from our ceiling, we were afraid the entire roof had to be replaced. Can you say “$$$$$$!!” Luckily, it seems like the roof only needs a new silver coat … Continue reading →

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Live Blogging & Life.

Posted on March 19, 2010 by carrie

Last night the Newark Museum hosted an after hours party – A Night in Rio. I went to hang out and live blog with some of the other Glocally Newark bloggers. It was a blast! I thought about giving you … Continue reading →

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The Leaky Roof

Posted on March 16, 2010 by carrie

Remember our stalactites? The issue is in the back room we’re using for boxes, so luckily no furniture was ruined. I finally uploaded the pics before we covered things up. The water seems to be coming in from a few … Continue reading →

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Urban Stalactites

Posted on March 15, 2010 by carrie

This past weekend, we’ve been HAMMERED with rain. Hammered. If you’re a super long time reader of Brick City Love, you may remember we got hammered with rain back at the end of July/early August and had the roof leak. … Continue reading →

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How To: Make a Pillowcase (version 1)

Posted on March 9, 2010 by carrie

I made 4 pillowcases for our Master Bedroom redo {2 in each pattern, as you can see in the photo}. This is actually the first time I remember making pillowcases and I tried it two different ways. Both versions worked … Continue reading →

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Go Play!

Posted on March 8, 2010 by carrie

New Jersey has been hit with a bout of superb spring weather. It’s mild, sunny and in the mid to high 50’s. Yesterday I started another project simply for an excuse to be outside. Of course it’s now sitting in … Continue reading →

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