Tag Archives: nj

A Day of Service

Posted on January 18, 2010 by carrie

Today was the National Day of Service and I would like to heartily thank my parents {we’re basically a nonprofit, after all}. The three of us had off and spent the ENTIRE day working on house stuff. Dad & I … Continue reading →

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Operation Awesome Closet: Part 2

Posted on January 15, 2010 by carrie

Last week on Glocally we debated between IKEA’s PAX & The Container Store’s Elfa systems for our closet organization. Well we picked! Check out our reasons and my lastest Microsoft Suite design over at Glocally Newark.

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How To: Install Amazingly Fabulous Curtains

Posted on January 14, 2010 by carrie

So I’ve already introduced you to my new favorite thing in our home -> Our master bedroom curtains. At some point, the plaster ceiling in our bedroom had been replaced with drywall. However, at roughly 16lbs per panel {x3 panels}, … Continue reading →

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Hue Test

Posted on January 13, 2010 by carrie

I first saw this color quiz back in September over at How About Orange. With all the plans to paint in 2010, I’ve had colors on the brain lately and it popped back to mind. The 2 end colors of each … Continue reading →

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Live & Learn

Posted on January 8, 2010 by carrie

If all goes as planned, 2010 will the year of major transformations here at Brick City Love. It’s our first full calendar year in the house and we’ve realized living in a space through the different seasons is so important. … Continue reading →

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Getting Organized!

Posted on January 7, 2010 by carrie

Today I’m blogging at Glocally Newark about free-standing closets & getting organized. Won’t you join us?

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More “Thank You’s!!”

Posted on January 6, 2010 by carrie

We have a few new additions to the Wall of Awesome! Gerry, Chalie, Katie & Carol helped our mom’s & Kate unpack boxes and get our kitchen more in order. Caitie helped us with a new project in our bedroom … Continue reading →

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Scrubtralescent!!

Posted on January 5, 2010 by carrie

{like scrumtralescent but all scrubbified} {oh wait… scrumtralescent isn’t a word.} Lately I’ve had dishwashers on the brain. We have ZERO base cabinets but a gaping hole perfectly sized for a dishwasher. And yet, we have no dishwasher. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Best Neighbors Ever

Posted on December 23, 2009 by carrie

This weekend it snowed and we weren’t home. While Brick City didn’t get as much as Eva, we weren’t looking forward to shoveling it when we rolled in at 11pm on Sunday night. As we unloaded the car ~ dreading … Continue reading →

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A Piece of Newark History

Posted on December 22, 2009 by carrie

I’m guest posting over at Glocally Newark. Come check out our latest eBay find!! I’ll give you a hint…

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