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I’m Back!
I took a bit of a hiatus from this blog (almost five months) and not intentionally. I was just really, really busy! Over the past few months I took on new and challenging job duties, subsequently got laid off, and we found out that we’re expecting our first child this fall, so it’s been a…
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Pretty Paperwhites!
I planted some paperwhite bulbs indoors a few months ago. By planted, I mean stuck in a container with some rocks and water. For a long time they didn’t do anything, but I finally figured out that they weren’t getting enough light and moved them in front of a window. After that, they sprung up…
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Coffee Table: Part Deux
I had been looking for a small, round coffee table for our secondary seating area for some time without much luck. Then, I just happened to see one I loved on Apartment 528‘s website. Even better, it was on sale! It took a bit to get it as it had to be refinished, but it…
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A To-Do List for the New Year
With the new year comes new resolutions and one of mine was to finally tackle the numerous craft, cooking, and personal projects I keep putting off. Easier said than done, but I made a list of things I want to do to help me keep on track. A month into the year and I haven’t…
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Curtains (Finally!)
After a quick trip to Ikea and Bed, Bath & Beyond, I finally had what I needed to get some curtains hung in our main living area. Hanging them was pretty straightforward, and I think they help to soften up the space a bit. Here’s a before: And the after with the curtains (both with…
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Holiday Decor
I didn’t just make garlands for the house this year; some other things got decorated, too! In our living room, we cut out loads of snowflakes and hung them on the wall and the window. I added a cute wintry plant and some mercury glass candle holders to one side. The other has a little…
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Felt Bay Leaf Garland
This is part two of my felt garland holiday awesomeness. I separated the projects into two posts because this one was much more involved to make. Not hard, just much more time-consuming. I think it came out great, however. Here’s the finished product. To make a garland like this, you’ll need green felt, cut into…