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Garage Sale Finds

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This past weekend, I was given the opportunity to nurture my illness and love for digging through other people's rejected items. Through the long winter, I've been restricted to thrift stores and craigslists... but Spring is here! And that means GARAGE SALES!!!Note: I'm aware that bargain shopping and the rush of getting a good deal is an early sign of hoarding.  My girl Leah and I set out ... [ Read More ]

Invention: Crescent Cinnamon Rolls

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My beloved and I took a sick day today to discuss all the textures and viscosity of drainage coming from all of our orifices. With us nearing the end of this month and Nick's strict budgeting disease, we're low on food in the house... so for breakfast we got creative. Your gonna want to try this. Here's what you need:1 roll Pillsbury Crescents1/4 cup (ish) cinnamon sugar mix2 T melted butterSlap ... [ Read More ]

Sarah M’s Backsplash

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Don't have lots of time this morning, so I've got a short and sweet one for ya! Sarah's kitchen is on the smaller side, but she knew that didn't mean it would have to look uninteresting. And she was so right. Between her vision and our stash of supplies and questionable skill, we created something custom and beautiful! Here's the before/after pics. And Happy Monday to you! ... [ Read More ]

Nursery: Crib Skirt

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So mi madre came down to the homestead for a little crafternoon. We got our craft on by throwing together a crib skirt for my little princesses! When buying fabric, I really thought I was getting a good deal... with my selections being on sale and all, not to mention the 40% off coupon I had. But fabric will still remain the most expensive element in the nursery. But you know? I'm ok with that. I ... [ Read More ]

Nursery: The Crib

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From the very beginning, I knew for sure I wanted a Jenny Lind crib for the babes. I just love the detail. After being very patient, we finally found this crib on craigslist (for $40!!!)... how perfect?!Beings that it was built in 1985, we were thorough in our investigation regarding safety regulations... knowing we may have to perform some modifications. But it turns out that this baby meets all ... [ Read More ]

Fun weekend… Sad ending

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We spend a fun-filled weekend in St. Paul, MN spending time with old friends and siblings, painting backsplashes and swimming at our hotel. And after the 4 hour drive home, we were approaching our house when we saw someone's hazzard lights blinking in the ditch. It was dark, and but we could tell the vehicle was upside down. My first instinct was that, since the hazards were on, it was probably an ... [ Read More ]

My hump My Hump

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My lovely baby bump!Check it out!Girlfriends are getting hefty these days. They definitely have exceeded the 'girls up top' in size... the twins to the north if you will. But now that they're making themselves more 'known" (both is size and physical activity) it's all becoming more of a reality!Though I will say, I was only feeling Baby B for a full week, and I worried that Baby A was in some ... [ Read More ]

Psycho Backdrop

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Remember the movie Psycho? I don't. I can't watch scary movies because they give me nightmares. Truly.But the clinic (where I very occasionally and sporadically work) recruited me to paint a backdrop for their upcoming 65 Anniversary Gala (seriously, people still use the word gala?) AT which the theme is apparently horror movies. I was happy to oblige, because I can use all the hours I can get. ... [ Read More ]

A few FYI’s

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 To whom it may concern:It's been 3 weeks now since I spray painted our living room area rug, and I'm happy to announce that fading is minimal and crunchiness is nonexistent! It was a long shot, but if it's lasted this long... I consider it a success!We received TWO speeding tickets IN THE MAIL from the same day/same trip to Cedar Rapids. What is this world coming to? How can you defend ... [ Read More ]

Angela’s Backsplash

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Happy Monday to you.Let's talk backsplash! Angela commissioned us to fancy-up her galley kitchen and make it something special.She wanted to stick with medium neutrals, but add a pop of eggplant in the vertical accent squares to coordinate with a future accent wall. It's kinda hard to see the colors in the photos.We think the new painted backsplash gives this kitchen the special zing that it ... [ Read More ]

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