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The studio is done (!!) and now we get to marvel at how far we have come and pat ourselves on the back for making some seriously great decisions along the way.  This was the perfect space to collaborate with you readers.  We had a great time (although, admittedly, sometimes nerve-wrecking) seeing what you would […]

This week is a big week for me.  I am the girl’s camp director for my church and girl’s camp starts tomorrow (!!!) and goes through Saturday.  So, behind the home decor scenes I have also been brushing up on my knots, making schedules, and preparing activities and crafts for months.  One big theme for […]

  Let me just take a moment to say, you readers are doing a fabulous job designing my studio.  Painting a ceiling anything other than white was a first for us and we are thrilled that you all voted to see that happen.  When it came time to cast your vote as to which color […]

First off, I just wanted to thank everyone for your concern yesterday–my nose is a little swollen and sore, but pain killers and your sweet comments are getting me through it.  I’m already cautiously laughing about it.  Now onto the eye candy–our entryway solution.  Spoiler alert–it’s a lot better than my little bamboo shoe rack […]

Ah, the classic, cheap and standard Ikea Latt table.  We got this set for Greta for her first birthday nearly a year ago (I’ll have a two year old next month.  Pinch me.).  Of course to a toddler a table and chairs just their size is delightful no matter what it looks like–but after staring […]

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