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Category Archives: HOUSEHOLD ISSUES
tag: we are it! office space.
Not trying to be a debbie-downer. Really. I am trying to both a dreamer and in reality both. This fall theme of wanting to get a bit more organized is a huge challenge for me. I look at the clearly noted issue above (to be honest, this is my desk on a good day) and [...]
Also posted in cleaning, frustrating, hope, how to, me, tag, you're it! | Tagged office area, organized desk, the inspired room | 6 Comments
perfect roasted chicken.
Anything more homey than a rainy day, napping toddler and roasted chickens in the oven? Feels like an experience of old Finn-land. Normally, one doesn’t necessarily wake up from the power going off, it being a quiet event and all. Except for how Mr. C with his loft-style living has this utter dependence on his [...]
Also posted in coffee Shop, cooking/baking, finn-land, FOOD, homespun, mr. k, the ordinary | Tagged Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten, nana, papa, Perfect Roasted Chicken, Power Outage, Starbucks | 2 Comments
cutting corners.
These naked drywall corners. It’s the burden of a 1970′s home, and it is a tough one. This lack of character creates a feeling of nothingness. Emptiness. Dare I say, loneliness. What’s a suburban house-wife (blech!) to do? - As I’ve traveled near (hunt and gather), and far (ok, 25 minutes west) I have started [...]
Also posted in frustrating, homespun, how to, she made it/might | Tagged column, drywall corner, hunt and gather, old bracket, Second Hand Rose, suburban house | 2 Comments
it’s time to stop.
Tackling another pile, (two in one week!) I open up my wallet to see this stack of Starbucks receipts. My grande one pump mocha started out as an occasional treat, then turned into a daily pattern… or routine… maybe ritual is the right word… or quite possibly addiction. There. I said it. [And for those [...]
Also posted in coffee Shop, half-cafing, how to, kid story, kitchen, marriage, me | Tagged coffee bar, gaggia classic espresso maker, mocha syrup, papa, starbucks mocha powder | 5 Comments
buffalo boots and a rug.
As I was being overstimulated in Buffalo in a room full of goods, I could have missed this find. Thankfully, I have a tall friend who noticed these babies at what happens to be her eye level. I tried to not jump on them, (or her) they could fit Julie, or Heath. But the squealing [...]
Also posted in decorating, fashion, homespun, junking, kitchen | Tagged Aqua, Aqua Chairs, Boots, Braided Rag Rug, Second Hand Rose | 6 Comments
fall is coming.
And I don’t mean Mr. K. After being away for my 24 hours of fun, this walking in the door bit can really bite. As in – whoosh – I am overwhelmed – and regret how late I stayed up chatting. This time, this is what I see. Getting at all the dust bunnies from [...]
Also posted in adventure, cleaning, frustrating, hope, me, mr. k | Tagged Emails, Fall, Julie, post-it notes, real simple | 4 Comments
white walls.
Those open shelves to die for. The timeless white airy walls. Any object placed or hung gets all the attention and drama. Simple. Understated. Nummy. Some of you have that ability in you – to go white. I’m drawn to a white room – but I just can’t. So why not? Is it the scarcity [...]
shelves that smile.
Come on!! The pops of color. The stacks and rows of fun items. I would feel like a tall-for-my-age girl playing house everyday. This artist, Anita Dawoodi is one I will now stalk intently. Though technically I don’t understand her written language, her inspiring photo’s say it all. The girl has style. And the white [...]
wide open space.
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cutting counters.