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Maker's Session: Sarah Mimo Clocks
Ever come across a handmade item so awesome it leaves you marveling for a few moments? Me too. This post is part of a little series in which I talk to the people who make these awesome things. Not to...
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Life Lately
1_ Instead of the seesters, Keith decked out in Downton this time. Isn't he so handsome? This is our cosplay. And since we staffed the event we got paid for it. Score! 2_ It is almost NOVEMBER. How...
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2 sisters, 1 art journal | The wee dino loves ice cream
It's been a few weeks since I posted an art journal page from the book my sister and I shared. To make up for the absence I'm back with a cute, tiny dino to make you extra happy.If you are new to this...
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Year 1
Want to know something CRAZY? We've been home-owners for a year.The date sticks because moving into your first house on Halloween in pretty memorable. Today is rainy and cold just like it was last...
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Maker's Session: By Beep
Ever come across a handmade item so awesome it leaves you marveling for a few moments? Me too. This post is part of a little series in which I talk to the people who make these awesome things. Not to...
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We rest
Keith snapped this pic and it has become one of my faves. Do you see that sweet pup on guard as I nap?Not long ago I shared an ambitious list of all the things we wanted to accomplish this fall. Then...
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Hand Lettering | December Desktop Calendar
A hand-lettered calendar, delivered straight from my Dropbox to your desktop.
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Christmas Porch
After decorating the mantle, putting festive bits and bobs on the front porch is definitely one of my favorite things. Part of the thrill is probably still new home-owner giddiness but part of it is...
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Easy DIY Christmas card display frame using vintage bump chenille
Alright, chick-a-dees. This is a seriously easy DIY that packs a nice graphic punch of vintage textual flair. Say "hello, vintage bump chenille garland".If you've never experienced chenille (fancy...
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winter mantle
As I was editing the pics for this post I realized that not only did I not post the Christmas mantle, I didn't even take any pics of it. Ack!To sum it up, the Christmas display was the opposite of...
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Made These: Fish of the beanbag variety
I volunteered to make beanbag fish for an activity. The outcome: 3 fish and a white lump with fins.Does the fabric look familiar? It should. For the most part, I used scraps from not one, not two, but...
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Us 2015
Have I mentioned that I love this man? He is my favorite. I am the luckiest. Even when I'm just a head sprouting from his armpit.
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The Transformative Powers of Reupholstery - Recovering a Stool. Level: Easy
You know how sometimes a room "makeover" is really just changing out the pillows and painting a wall a fancy color? This is post is sorta like that. Only I'm swooning over the powers of fabric instead...
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4 Ways To Use Bleach As a Dye
Would you agree that sometimes the best things are unexpected? Little happy accidents, if you will. Like when you buy a shirt that doesn't really fit because, "I can layer it, all will be fine" but...
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The Great Dining Table
Chick-a-dees, last time this room was on the blog was about a year ago and it looked a bit different. Now, I have a giant dining room table. And by giant I mean Keith, Toastie, and I could probably...
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It's been a bit quiet here on the blog but let me assure you that it's because it's been anything but in "real" life. There is sunshine! And warm breezes! And we have emerged from hibernation and are...
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Gifted, Thrifted, and Lifted
Gifted.Remember how last summer we got these white chairs and totally made it work? Well, not to knock those chairs, because we loved them for what they were, but we were given a major upgrade. I liken...
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A Blanket from Sari Bari
Every now and then I find a loveable company and then spend waaaay too much time on their website daydreaming about future purchases. Currently, that's how I am with Sari Bari.A friend gave me this...
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All the Plants | New Acquisitions
As I said on Instagram, I am becoming a plant person. Maybe even a plant hoarder. What that means is that one of my new favorite places to wander is the garden center. Especially if said garden center...
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Kitchen Reno - samples
Before we even owned the house, Keith and I knew we would revamp the kitchen. While the layout is wonderful, it's so freaking dark. It's also kinda wonky in a major way. Almost everything needs to be...
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Kitchen / Bathroom Reno Progress
In the last post you previewed the bits and pieces that will make up our future kitchen. Now, for the fun, how-we're-getting there pics.Before we could start on the kitchen we had to deal with the...
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Wrapping It Up, Saying Goodbye (for now)
Hey chick-a-dees. It's been awhile, yeah?There have been quite a few changes in my life that have contributed to not maintaining this blog like I once did, but what it comes down to is that this slice...
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UPDATE: Doodles and daydreams
I just wanted to share this little update of some happenings - I've started a new instagram account called Shakti Dove Doodles and it is exactly what it sounds like. It's sort of a way to balance the...
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