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I’ve mentioned before that my basement is a complete disaster. Well, yesterday I found an ad for metal shelves on sale and zipped off to my local non-Home Depot store to remedy the situation. After 20 minutes of searching for said shelves, then looking for an employee who absentmindedly told me they’re sold out, I …
I’m so excited! I haven’t bought new furniture since 2005, and that was a couch that I was coerced into and never really liked. But THESE! These I love. One chair will go in the bedroom, while the other will be the office chair. It’s not the most convenient desk char, but who actually sits …
One of the hardest things for me to decide when I’ve moved into a new place is where to hang stuff on the walls. I’ve accumulated quite a mix of art over the years, and Jeremy has added his own flavor to the mix. Yesterday I put him to work between quarters and we decorated …
First a house, now a wedding! Most of the internet already knows (I mean, it IS Facebook official) but I’m getting married in April! Jeremy and I started dating last spring and what can I say, when you know, you know. Since we’ve both been married before the typical stress and anxiety of planning a …
I first joined Pinterest when I was in the process of buying a house, and because it’s so easy to get sucked in for an entire afternoon, I limited my boards to only house-related posts. Since moving in I’ve expanded my boards to include Do-It-Yourself projects, and now that I’m getting things put away I’ve …
While painting the living room, the extendo brush maaaaay have gotten away from me a little. My BF mocked me, visitors mocked me, even the stupid paint smudge mocked me, but they never met anyone with my imagination. Got a paint smudge in the middle of your ceiling? Screw in a smoke detector! Problem solved.
If you’re ever feeling the urge to buy me a present and aren’t sure what to get, buy me this. In bulk. The following conversation may have taken place after a good hand washing: “This smells so good it makes me want to lick my hands.” “It makes me want to *ahem* with my hands.” …
I will apologize in advance for the length of this post, but the master bathroom is finally finished! I’ll start with the before photos. The green was close to what I like, but off just enough that I knew I’d want to repaint. The previous owners had a piece of furniture to the right of …
As much as I love putting my house together, I also love LIVING in my house. We’ve taken full advantage of the huge kitchen, making everything from chipolte shrimp quesadillas to blueberry bread to marinated NY strips (we also got a new grill that ROCKS). One dish that’s been requested more than the others is …
Hey, remember how over a month ago I bought a house and promised pictures of the renovations? Yeah, well it turns out that renovating takes a lot out of a person. I’m sorry I haven’t posted more frequently, but lucky for you (yes, YOU) I took pictures! Here I present the kitchen, as it appeared …