Category Archives: Home Ownership

Bye bye Band-Aid beige…

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

… hello chalky bluish gray! The first step in my living room makeover was painting the walls a beautiful shade of light gray. I decided on Moonshine by Benjamin Moore and chose their Eco Spec no-VOC paint in a flat … Continue reading →

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The living room makeover begins!

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

Well now… what’s all this? A living room makeover is in the works!

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Spring Cleaning 2011

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

It’s that time of year… spring cleaning time. It’s a chore for sure, but I always feel so good when my home is clean and healthy from top to bottom. And there are some tasks (::whispering:: like cleaning behind the … Continue reading →

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Bedroom makeover progress: new rug!

Posted on January 9, 2011 by

Mmmmmmm….. isn’t that just the yummiest, snuggiest rug you’ve ever seen? It’s like a big, nubby, knitted-by-grandma sweater and I get to step on it every morning when I wake up. That’s right! The bedroom makeover continues…. You may recall … Continue reading →

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Household maintenance check-in

Posted on April 21, 2010 by

Back in February,  I posted some household maintenance to-dos that were on my mind. To recap: Fix the dishwasher – DONE! Re-caulk the tub – sadly, not done Re-paint the shower ceiling – DONE! read on… Carpet the stairs – … Continue reading →

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Bedroom makeover progress: hanging the mirror

Posted on March 26, 2010 by

My husband and I are in the midst of a master bedroom makeover. The walls are freshly painted, the curtains and bed skirt coordinate, new furniture is in place, and we bought new lamps last week. On Sunday, we installed … Continue reading →

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