Reality Daydream

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Get Lit

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Do you guys remember this random craigslist lamp from a few months ago? Well since then, it's been serving it's purpose... lighting our very beige and cave-like living room (which is next on the major room makeover list).Then I got my hands on it.I just can't sit and watch a movie when there are paint brushes and fabric in the house. It's my illness....among other things.Not a single thing is ... [ Read More ]

Empty

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I realize I haven't talked much about my inactive reproductive system lately. That's partly to spare you all of my cynicism, but it's also because I've effectively distracted myself... by life. Keeping busy, working lots, crafting, home improvements here and there, painting backsplashes just about every weekend. It all keeps my mind off the only thing that really matters to me. You might consider ... [ Read More ]

Toilet Paper Diaries

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If you're not completely open when it comes to your bowels, I won't be offended if you stop reading now... and never return to my blog.My strapping husband has become comfortable enough in the stability of our marriage to announce that he needs softer, more durable toilet paper. My first instinct was to get defensive and fight for Angel Soft (the perfect combination of softness and strength). But ... [ Read More ]

TV Stand

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What would you call this? A TV stand? A coffee table? A buffet? I probably would know if I hadn't dropped out of Interior Design school... but I have no regrets.Anyway, this darling piece of furniture I found sitting by a dumpster when I was helping my bro move out of student housing a few years back. I probably wouldn't have snagged it if we weren't already loading a truck... what's one more ... [ Read More ]

Budget Kitchen Updates! {Accent Wall and Faux Painted Backsplash!}

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The daunting lighting situation was finally resolved and cleaned up, and I had a glimmer of an idea to paint something special on this one wall! I toyed around with lots of different ideas. But in the end, I decided on this subtle swirly pattern. I chose flat paint for this one wall, and bought the same color (Pittsburgh Paints in Deep Emerald) in high gloss... I'm sure you could use a clear ... [ Read More ]

Kitchen Lighting

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Here's the story on how our kitchen painting project turned into what felt like a demolition and remodel:I came home from work one evening and decided to finish painting the kitchen Dark Teal!! It was just dark enough outside that I couldn't paint without the kitchen light on. But when I flipped it on... NOTHING HAPPENED. This happens about 50% of the time with our tacky fluorescent central ... [ Read More ]

Megan’s Backsplash

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Megan is one of my BFF's, so I had dual purposes for being at her house!! We visited, and measured, and visited, and taped, and visited and painted... and had some pizza and drinks. What could be better!!Here's the before, folks. And you got it, this would be the after. In other news, check out Megan's adorable living room. I couldn't help myself, because it just looks like it could be ... [ Read More ]

Lindsay’s Backsplash

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We painted 3 backsplashes today, but I only have the energy to blog one of them this evening. And that way, I can leave you all on the edge of your seats in anticipation!Lindsay and her family just moved to an amazing new house in a quaint little town. We love venturing out and seeing people's houses and how they decorate. Everybody has their own style, and it's so fun to see and get ideas!Lindsay ... [ Read More ]

The Basics

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I haven't used bullet points for a long time, and I miss them from the very core of my being.Nick is mowing and I'm taking a break from painting the mural in the kitchen.Lucile is perched on my chestal region at this very moment... purring very loudly in my face.We are in the midst of several projects that I'm so excited to finish and share on the blog! I've been eating a lot of pasta and ... [ Read More ]

Must. Clean. Soon.

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This is what my kitchen floor looks like. ...and my kitchen island. ...and my beautiful hardwood floors....and my entire HOUSE! I just about can't take it anymore.. ... [ Read More ]

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