A little {embarrassing} dose of reality… This is the master closet we’ve been using for the past year: I’ve certainly seen (and lived with) smaller, but its inefficiency and awkwardness is hard to beat. My long dresses have been living in the guest room closet, and our shoes, hats, and sweaters have been in the linen closet just outside the…
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This is where my youngest now sleeps: He was sleeping, for a time, in this: Now I must say that I actually find the brown crib a lovely shape and a very solid construction. But the teeth marks are horrendous (trust me, they’re way worse than you can see in this picture!). And its sleigh-bed curves are really a bit…
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Can I just confess something? I am not crafty. Creative? when inspired. Inventive? when necessary. Resourceful? definitely. Crafty? ……. *crickets chirping*……. At least that’s how I feel, especially when trying to get ready for Littler Pax’s first birthday party. The Planning His birthday is Friday. I emailed invitations last Tuesday. ‘Nuff said. The Production I want it to be fun,…
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For some of you, those who are brave with paint and brushes and haphazardly throwing them together, this post may seem tedious… but for those who are rule followers, paint-by-number sorts of folks, I hope the following emboldens you to try your hand at some creative “antique” finishes. Normally, I would recommend scouring thrift stores or the trash until you…
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On a gray, rainy day, I finally added a touch of spring to my dining room… just in time for Easter. It’s not extravagant, but I love the way this spring centerpiece cheers the room. With one old wine bottle from France (we are very slowly savoring the collection we brought back from Paris when we moved home December 2011)…
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