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Yearly Archives: 2011

Going Round

There is no such thing as an innocent Craigslist search. As you may have heard us mention, we have some plans up our sleeves for the living room revolving around a built in media center – one that we plan to make. Endlessly frustrated by lack of storage and not impressed by ready made units,…

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Easy and Upgraded: Sneak Peek

You all remember the “easy upgrade” solution we posed to our so-so kitchen, right? The consensus may have been a so-so split, but what the hay. We went for it. Final photos to come – as soon as we’re allowed to start doodling on our own walls. (And the darn paint can says a good…

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Our Children

Other than a snapshot on our freezer door (and of my childhood cat at that; albeit, one of the greats), there is nary a photo of our current children in this home. And by that I mean those furry guys that roll on our bedclothes and lick the couch. Aw, those kids. We love the…

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Painted: Max

With as many pups (and various other pets) that I’ve been painting lately, there sure has been a lack of shout outs in our corner. And while we (read: I ) could literally squeeze the bejeesus out of each pet we’ve “met” over the last few months, I chose to share Max. But only because…

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Just My Size

It’s teal. And just my size. Perfecto. Scooped from one of Scott’s clients, imagine my surprise when I found this in the backseat of our car. And, uh, for free. (Love that part.) When Scott told his client he kinda really liked the chair in that office corner, the client replied with a “take it.”…

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