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August Superlatives: Standout Moments and Fan Favorites
It’s that time of month again — our quick, photo-filled recap that gathers everything we tackled over the last few weeks. We like to collect the highlights (and…
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Why This Post Sparked a Comment Explosion
Who would have guessed that a tentative banquette idea would spark so much conversation? We saw over 800 comments in just a few hours—insane, and so much fun.…
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Kitchen Brain Dump: Meal Plans, Pantry Tips and Recipes
True to form, we’ve been scattered lately. Between refreshing the blog design and troubleshooting a missing header for some readers, we’ve also been slowly working on a $6…
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Our Blog Redesign: Fresh Look and Improved Navigation
Our Blog Makeover: A Fresh Look, New Features, Same Us After months of behind-the-scenes work (seriously — these kinds of overhauls take time), we finally launched our blog…
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Cozy Fall Baby Shower Ideas: Themes, Decor and Menu
DIY Fall Bridal Shower Decor: Paper Leaf Runner, Candy Vase, and Budget-Friendly Ideas I recently helped host a small, informal bridal shower for our cousin Megan, whose wedding…
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How to Prep Kitchen Cabinets for Painting
We were making steady progress updating our The Best $6 Cabinets with primer and glossy white paint until a hurricane knocked out our power. Fortunately the electricity came…
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***This giveaway is now closed — see the winners below!*** Thanks to random.org, our three winners have been chosen: Kristen (she just joined Pinterest and is already hooked),…
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Hurricane Irene (2011) Damage: Impact, Costs, and Recovery
Hurricane Irene: Our Neighborhood’s Damage and Recovery Hurricane Irene moved up the East Coast on Saturday afternoon and evening, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds. Our neighborhood took…
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8 Months Later: See the Dramatic Change
After yesterday’s first house vs. current house comparison, a comment from Jess got us thinking: “It’s unfair to compare eight months of work at the current place to…
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First Home vs Current Home: How Our Living Space Changed
First House vs Current House: A Room-by-Room Comparison After a reader suggested a side-by-side look at past and present rooms, we compared our first house to our current…
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