Category Archive: Do

Interior Inspiration: Holiday Decor on a Budget

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This weekend I put up holiday decorations and listened to Christmas carols all in 70 degree heat.  It felt wrong.  And yet, I was also secretly glad that my fingers weren’t threatened by frost bite.… Read More

Holiday Gift Guide: Kate’s Picks for Hosts and Hostesses

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Let’s talk hostess gifts.  With the holiday season upon us, invitations to parties, visits to relatives, or gift swaps are probably on your calendar.  I always find these a little tricky since honestly, you want… Read More

DIY: Grow Bulbs Without Getting Dirty

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Let’s keep the projects going this week shall we?  Want to know how suburban I am?  I have a BJ’s Wholesale Club membership.  That’s right.  I buy in bulk.  I also leave there… Read More

DIY: Drawer Pulls for Cheap Bastards

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Perhaps you remember this little gem that I picked up with Jessie over the summer? I had decided early on that I wanted to use it in the living room as a media… Read More

Sometimes It Gets Worse Before It Gets Better

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While this applies to many things in life, in this instance I’m talking about DIY projects. Oh hey, cute little rocking chair that I bought for $20 the first day we owned the… Read More

Seasonal Eating (and Drinking): Fall Wine Picks

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I, for one, am very excited about this post.  To round out our Fall Seasonal Eating series (check out the other installments here) I asked Tricia to offer up some wine picks that… Read More

Smart Girls Know: Painting Tips For Working Stiffs

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I’ve been engaged in my own Pinterest Project of sorts lately. Conor and I finally decided on paint colors for the living room and dining room so it was time to get to… Read More

The Million Muppet March

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I know I said we would probably steer clear of political posts after my last post because everyone is just plain sick of it…but I really can’t resist when it comes to Muppets.… Read More

Hurricane Day Decorating: Bookshelf Styling

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In a rare turn, I’ve gotten two days off due to Hurricane Sandy. Since that NEVER happens with my job, I’ve tried to take full advantage of it and do some decorating in… Read More

Pinterest Project #3: Autumn Leaves Garland

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Having grown up in Maine, a state famous for its fall foliage, I thought I might be disappointed by my favorite season in Kansas City.   However, the leaves here have yet to… Read More

30 Before Thirty: My Youth In Review

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So it happened.  I turned 30…and it was great. I’ve never been one to lament about getting older and I’m certainly not going to start now.  You know what that means though.  It’s… Read More

Portland Sees the World

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Portland welcomes almost 60 cruise ships to our harbor each year. One ship after another unloads their human cargo each morning and passengers stroll the cobblestone streets in search of nautical souvenirs and tasty lobster… Read More

Pinterest Project #2: Colorful Fall Branches

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Okay, I have been TOTALLY slacking on my Pinterest Projects. I swore I’d do one a week, and I’m failing.  I’m sorry.  I’ll try to be better. Promise. Anyway, my second Pinterest Project… Read More

Instagram Weekend: Fall In Love With The Big Easy

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Today, we have a very special Instagram Weekend contribution from my dear friend Jeri Ann.  She and I met through friends when I was living in Providence.  A native of Louisiana, she had… Read More

Instagram Weekend: Providence Revisited

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One point for follow through.  After writing this post over the summer, I decided to make good on all my talk and knock #24 off of my Thirty Before 30 list.  Did I… Read More

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