Setting Up House

Our House

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May 30

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Last night Jude and I dashed down to Carlton Landing to spend the night since I was able to get the cable guy finalized for Friday. So we are here for a few days and I’ve already hung the drapes (ermm, they’re too long GAHHHH) and the electrician is here now working on a few […]

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Carlton Landing: Moving Weekend

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May 27

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The greatly anticipated day of moving into our lake house at Carlton Landing finally arrived last week. Allow me to regale you with tales of flat tires, flat air mattresses, quickly hastened curse words, muttered death threats under one’s breath, and glorious shining moments of beauty amongst an an otherwise stressful moving weekend. The highlights […]

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Pencil Shavings Studio in Better Homes & Gardens

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May 22

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This was kind of a big month for me when it comes to print press. I was featured in Better Homes & Gardens this month as the winner of the BHG Blogger Awards for editor’s choice top decor blog. Kind of a big deal! It is SUCH an honor to be included. I know there’s so […]

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Color Crush: Chartreuse

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May 20

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I do love a burst of bright chartreuse! Consider this your perfect accent of citrus. A blend of blues and yellows, it pairs beautifully with either of its parent colors. Try it with cobalt or any of the citrus colors. For more soothing palettes, a pale mint or aquamarine is lovely. And for a more […]

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