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Dec 9, 2009, 4:18 pm
Yay! Here's a little something to brighten my gloomy, windy, rainy day- our basement was featured in a Tech Tour today on Apartment Therapy Unplggd- check it out here! :) Comment - Like
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Dec 8, 2009, 1:06 pm
A few days back, we had our first Pittsburgh snow! It was just a light dusting, but for us Texans it was quite fun! :P Our pumpkins (which were moved to the backyard) looked mighty cute indeed with a ... Comment - Like
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Dec 6, 2009, 7:44 pm
New black paint, another set of grundtal shelves, and some re-arranged accessories! A fun, worthwhile improvement... :)
I actually had to work to fill up both shelves for this picture (they looked we... Comment - Like
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Dec 5, 2009, 1:56 am
It's not easy taking pictures (or doing anything productive) in my house when things like this are going on...
But I had another disturbance when I was trying to snap our holiday mantle. Here'... Comment - Like
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Dec 4, 2009, 12:57 am
I had a lovely birthday Tuesday full of well-wishes from friends and family & some quality time spent with Jesse. I also was blessed enough to receive some lovely gifts- many of which are still being ... Comment - Like
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Dec 1, 2009, 1:42 pm
Spending the day getting chores done, lounging, and watching Jurassic Park with a Dr Pepper... ahhh! Then, going out with the Jesse tonight! :P Comment - Like
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Nov 30, 2009, 3:17 pm
I think I've decided to paint the wall behind the laundry black. It should add a bit of punch and make the 'nook' feel bigger than it is...
Hopefully I'll get it done tonight & will ha... Comment - Like
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Nov 28, 2009, 7:07 pm
The plan of attack is complete! The home front is decorated and all glitzed out for Christmas!
and here are some bigger versions...
Merry Christmas! :D Comment - Like
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Nov 28, 2009, 1:21 am
Added a few new paintings to the store- especially lovin' this little gal! Keep those pretty chins up! :P Meanwhile- I'm working on getting the Christmas decorations up- tomorrow we get the tr... Comment - Like
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Nov 27, 2009, 12:00 pm
It's certainly nothing fancy, but I'm really loving our little laundry makeover. We moved the utility sink, re-arranged the bi-folding doors, installed some Ikea grundtal shelves, and of cours... Comment - Like
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Nov 26, 2009, 1:34 am
From our kitchen to yours (@ 3am, woohoo)! :D
"...No human counsel hath devised nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while de... Comment - Like
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Nov 24, 2009, 9:24 pm
This is our first year with an actual house to decorate for Christmas. We want to keep it simple but still thought-out & decorated (and we wanted to avoid scaling the house). Here's my plan of att... Comment - Like
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Nov 24, 2009, 2:03 am
So, many of you probably know of our high-maintenance, adorable chinchilla Skitch. "The Boo" as we like to call him, is a very social fellow, and so he has a smaller cage in our gameroom/studio- that ... Comment - Like
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Nov 22, 2009, 11:08 pm
some new paintings in the shop for your very own mod, chic Christmas! Happy Shopping! Comment - Like
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Nov 21, 2009, 5:55 pm
We're going bright & early tomorrow to Best Buy to snag a pair of LG front loaders that are gonna be 50% off. Out goes the broken dryer and the washer is off to one of the several craigslist inter... Comment - Like
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Nov 19, 2009, 3:31 pm
Yay! My studio before & after is featured over on Design*Sponge today along with a couple amazing chair before/afters! Check it out!
Meanwhile- I'm working on a new crop of paintings- in said stud... Comment - Like
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Nov 18, 2009, 10:21 am
I decided to share some of my art crushes- artists that have inspired me and some who can add me to their string of blog stalkers. They're all (or mostly) going to be contemporary, living, working... Comment - Like
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Nov 17, 2009, 2:02 pm
Finally got legs on the chairs!! For quite a while 2 of these had wobbly bases & 2 didn't even have bases at all! Finally got 'em all up & functional! Comment - Like
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Nov 16, 2009, 6:15 pm
Dear Dryer,You are a part of this family. Everyone in this family has a job. The boo is precious and graces us with his beautiful fur. The pup is adorable and follows around the Tess being affectionat... Comment - Like
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Nov 16, 2009, 12:13 pm
The basement houses both the family room and my studio- it works out well because I usually have old movies on when I paint & if the studio gets messy it's not in the center of things. I'm rea... Comment - Like
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Nov 13, 2009, 11:30 am
In honor of Aggie Ring Day (for all you Texas folk & friends), I wanted to share a most adorable, most ridiculous ring I found.... Meringue Rings by Tanja Hartmann made out of industrial grade silicon... Comment - Like
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Nov 12, 2009, 3:58 pm
I love it!! The studio is done! The wall treatment took quite a while & was not for the impatient, but it was so worth it! I didn't want wallpaper, so I measured and taped out the zig zags with pa... Comment - Like
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Nov 12, 2009, 1:22 pm
What a treat was waiting for me on my front porch today! 2 boxes full of old books from my parents' library!! My dad has slowly been converting his library to digital e-books & after giving Nell s... Comment - Like
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Nov 11, 2009, 11:17 am
Photo via suz1212's photostream
Wow... I just finished painting the zig zags.... after 2 all-nighters (day sleeping and naps in between). Went faster than expected but more frustrating than I thou... Comment - Like
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Nov 11, 2009, 12:24 am
Today, Apartment Therapy covered Kim from Desire to Inspire's Pets on Furniture postings. If you remember, both the pup dog and boo have been featured before, and I'm happy to say both made th... Comment - Like
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Nov 9, 2009, 11:57 pm
The basement painting appears deceivingly close to being done (no comment on organizing...). However, I decided to paint a pattern on the 'nook' where my studio is. I'd like something bold... Comment - Like
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Nov 9, 2009, 7:19 pm
I've been putting in quite a few hours on the basement (our gameroom & my studio), and it's really starting to come together! Here's a sneak peak, but I fear it'll be at least another ... Comment - Like
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Nov 4, 2009, 3:19 pm
A couple of years ago, Jesse and I registered for our wedding. We chose Crate & Barrel's Margot dinnerware and Ralph Lauren's Silk Ribbon Pearl china. Adore them both- no regrets!
However, had... Comment - Like
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Nov 3, 2009, 2:29 pm
The guest bedroom is done! The room was designed around my grandfather's wedding gift to us- a beautiful, colorful quilt made my grandmother who passed away when I was a baby. I wish she was still... Comment - Like
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Oct 31, 2009, 11:36 am
Hooray! This morning we braved the chilly drizzle & wind for the Mt. Lebanon Pumpkin Parade! We walked the pup dog (clad in her pumpkin sweater!) down to uptown to see a parade of families, kids, fire... Comment - Like
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Oct 27, 2009, 1:48 pm
(Ignore the messed up numbers- I caught the clock mid-flip)
Here's the new phone in her silly, pink case. :) Haven't flashed a custom ROM yet, but hands down, this is the schnazziest phone eve... Comment - Like
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Oct 26, 2009, 2:37 pm
One of the weekend projects we did was to paint the 2 stairway lights the same electric blue as the dining room light fixture. The lights are in great condition, but (like the dining room one was) a l... Comment - Like
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Oct 25, 2009, 11:26 pm
This weekend we finished the library! I love the color, which is Urban Mist in Behr Ultra- it's a perfect, subtle transition from the white of the living room and the darker blue in the bath (a ve... Comment - Like
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Oct 23, 2009, 7:50 pm
Happy Weekend! It's rainy here in Pittsburgh this weekend, and we'll be spending it painting (as usual). I hope to have pics of the finished library (and maaaaybe the guest bedroom) on Monday.... Comment - Like
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Oct 23, 2009, 12:22 am
Look at these ridiculous dogs! This photo of Zoe & Zelda (Pepper's sisters- and consequently my mom's dogs), is perfect for Ridiculous Fridays. These were their costumes for the Brazos Valley ... Comment - Like
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Oct 22, 2009, 1:02 pm
In out gameroom/studio/basement, we have a black leather Klippan that we acquired while we were still in school (and on a student budget). We did and still do love that couch! We both find it cute, co... Comment - Like
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Oct 21, 2009, 2:17 pm
So the other night I pulled an all-nighter & out popped the guest bath on the first floor! This bathroom was entirely new when we got the house (like, stickers on the vanity and toilet new). It was gr... Comment - Like
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Oct 20, 2009, 5:15 pm
Hooray it's done! Actually, the couch has been done for quite a while, but I've been waiting to photograph it until that pesky poster came in.
The design was taken from Kim's Komfy Kouch o... Comment - Like
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Oct 20, 2009, 3:45 pm
Well, the Pepper dog had quite a day yesterday! She got spayed, microchipped, and had 2 impacted baby teeth removed. The patient is recovering quietly by napping in front of the fireplace and sporting... Comment - Like
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Oct 19, 2009, 1:15 pm
Well, after over a month of waiting, I finally got the poster in & can proudly declare the living room 'done!' (as done as a room ever is anyway... they're always in a state of flux lol)
I... Comment - Like
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Oct 17, 2009, 6:20 pm
This ofelia pillow from Ikea wasn't working for me for some reason... so I did this to it.
I like it. I've got several other ram/deer in the room via prints & fabrics, so she fits in nicely a... Comment - Like
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Oct 16, 2009, 6:01 pm
Today we received our new, little electric stove for the fireplace!
Apologies on the graniness of the pics- it's been cold and rainy all day- not good for bright picture taking! Anyway, it was gr... Comment - Like
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Oct 14, 2009, 2:13 pm
In case you don't remember, I have long Hemnes dresser in my dining room that I use as a sideboard, and right next to the Hemnes are my Pocketwatch china plates.
I've always toyed with the id... Comment - Like
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Oct 13, 2009, 4:09 pm
My sister Nell made this video with a group for a Design 101 project. Too funny! Comment - Like
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Oct 13, 2009, 2:38 pm
When I was little, I remember doing this with my mom and little sisters in the fall. :) It's a great way to bring some fall color into your home and smells soooooo good! All you need is some orang... Comment - Like
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Oct 12, 2009, 3:27 pm
Woohoo!!
My little green bathroom made it into Apartment Therapy's Room for Color contest! Please go vote for me! Voting is only open for 48 hours, so don't delay! :D
Vote here! Comment - Like
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Oct 11, 2009, 5:00 pm
Yay! I've finally put something in the window boxes & love them!
(some friends are peeking through the window!)
(someone's at the door!)
I did some research and looked around at lots of desig... Comment - Like
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Oct 9, 2009, 9:24 pm
Yay! Today the man of my dreams celebrated his 29th birthday. It was quite a day- full of sleeping in, Primanti Bros., dinosaurs at the History Museum, Page Dairy Mart, some fall color, presents, and ... Comment - Like
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Oct 8, 2009, 2:09 am
This is the new Palm Pixi...
Isn't it cute? It's the Pre's little brother & cheaper too! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this phone will be allowed on my SERO plan; the Pre is not... Comment - Like
I'm a painter, dancer, designer, and lover of all things functional and beautiful.
I chronicle my new life in Pittsburgh on my blog Cozy Little Cave, where I write about my paintings, DIY home improvement, the design process, and my family.
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