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You’re Sweet: Romantic Compliments to Send
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Who doesn’t love a long, detailed search for the perfect dining room table? Our hunt began almost as soon as we moved into our house. The small formal…
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Sherry’s Lamp-Watching Chair for Cozy Reading Corners
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Vintage Wood Duck Taxidermy Wall Mount
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Fab Freebie Giveaway: So Happy Together Gift Pack
***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – scroll down to see who won!*** February is the perfect month for love-themed giveaways, so we teamed up with Le…
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How to Gray-Wash Wood Ceiling Beams for a Weathered Look
Remember when I admitted I was relieved that that project was finished? I’m even more relieved to be done with this one. Standing on a stepladder, leaning back…
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Holy Homeslice Pizzeria: Classic New York Pizza
We Won Apartment Therapy’s Homies Award We can hardly believe it — our name appears on Apartment Therapy as one of this year’s Homies winners. It’s both flattering…
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