Nightstand Vignette

Nightstand Vignette

I love a good nightstand vignette, but I always struggle with curating a nightstand because I like things to be practical.  Practical for me involves a place for books, my…

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Bedroom Update!

Bedroom Update!

Months ago, in the midst of trying to find the perfect duvet cover, I asked Apartment Therapy readers for help (see here).  Suggestions ranged from keep the bedding but just adding…

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There’s a New Chair in There

There’s a New Chair in There

The guestroom has a new addition: the vintage teak chair with new upholstery.  It seems picking the fabric was the hard part (see here and here).  The fabric was ordered,…

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Colour Me Surprised
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Colour Me Surprised

I finished my paintings!  The basement is the warmest, coziest spot in the house (other than two feet in front of the fireplace), so I’ve been spending many evenings down there,…

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The Fabric of Our Lives

The Fabric of Our Lives

I made it to the upholstery fabric store today to find fabric for the vintage teak chair in the guest room.  The store was sooo empty.  Christmastime is a delightful time to get…

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Hejdå, Ikea Chair!

Hejdå, Ikea Chair!

Please tell me if “Hejdå” does, in fact, mean “good-bye” in Swedish.  If it doesn’t, then darn you wikipedia. Anyway, I found a perfect chair for the guest room.  I…

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