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Decorating Tips from a High-Strung Dog
The other day, the dog whispered in my ear. She told me to rearrange the living room. She wanted her sofa back, and she wanted it in front of the window where she can look out. Actually, she was not whispering at all, but barking loudly because I was sitting in her seat, which prompted…
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Hidden Treasure
The mini-tyrant and I had a very exciting morning. After sipping coffee together and throwing some blocks around, we photographed a finished dining room. A dining room that we helped create. It started with talk of paint colors, admiring the old chicken-feeder collection, and snowballed into cashing in some old savings bonds. Actually, this entire…
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The Perfect Tool
No, it is not my husband. Milwaukee M12 12-Volt Drill I have to report that I have found the perfect tool. I am unstoppable with this little, cute and lightweight drill. It was a gift for my husband, but I think I may run off with it. Portrait of the tools. Secondo and I put…
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The Evolution of a Living Room
After only eight months, the living room is now in its fourth configuration. The most recent arrangement looks so natural and feels just right, that I cannot believe it took so long to get it this way. The floors were sanded and redone and a fresh coat of paint spruced up the bricks, ceiling and…
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“itty bitty living space”
The living room in this house is a challenge. It was one of the reasons I hesitated about buying the house. It has an awesome amount of character packed into a room that only measures 13 x 13. To quote Genie from Disney’s Aladdin, “PHENOMINAL COSMIC POWERS! …itty bitty living space”. That pretty much sums…
Simply Turquoise.
Simply Turquoise 