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I’ve spent pretty much the entire day trying to pick out fabric to make curtains for the baby’s room. After visiting 3 different fabric stores and lots of online searching, I’ve made a decision (and even ordered the fabric! yikes!). I had hoped to buy the fabric today (locally), but they didn’t have enough of [...]

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new rocking chair
Originally uploaded by totinette
We made some really good progress on the baby’s room today. The paint is finished and everything is cleared out except a desk we need to sell on craigslist (anyone want a desk?) and the filing cabinet that needs to be moved downstairs. I even started hanging her cute dresses [...]

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so many colors at cargo
Originally uploaded by totinette

When the travel bug strikes, but I can’t go anywhere, I like to take a little time out of my day to let my mind be distracted by pretty things. Sometimes that’s a trip to the art museum or a gallery, other times I just wander around in [...]

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trying to find that perfect color
Originally uploaded by totinette
I’ve been on a quest to find the paint color that matches the one I’ve imagined for the baby’s room. I think I’ve found it. It’s hard to find a nice light aqua that isn’t too dark or bright, but still has a nice rich quality.

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high chair love

high chair love Originally uploaded by totinette
I had written down a bunch of estate/garage sales to hit around town on my errand running yesterday, but forgot to write down the times. At the end of the work day, I was heading home from way across town [...]

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my kitchen
Originally uploaded by Bird in the Hand

I have a big thing for vintage dishes and souvenir plates…so much so that my husband has cut me off from bringing home any more cups or glasses. The cupboards are full! My little collection of plates just sits in a silver buffet waiting to see the daylight. [...]

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