All this week we're sharing inspiring decor from Europe because, well, after MONTHS of planning I am FINALLY there! By now I'm likely ogling the designer labels through shop windows while filling an entire memory card with pictures of the Eiffel tower alone. Speaking of, this iconic Parisian landmark is quite the point of inspiration… Continue reading Parisian Perusing
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London Calling
So, like I mentioned, this week I am off and away in the UK (then Paris!) to visit a dear friend who's expecting her first little girl in July! (If your comments don't appear, that's because nobody's home to approve them. They'll show up when I return!)So what better way to celebrate such a trip… Continue reading London Calling
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Hey girl. April 2013 in Review
April, where did you go! There was a lot of roller-coaster weather and still a pretty good smattering of projects despite some blogging MIA. And to keep the new tradition going, we'll start this recap off with a little Hey Girl action... If you missed last month's recap, here's the two Hey Girls for March.… Continue reading Hey girl. April 2013 in Review
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Cherry Blossom Bliss
Like I mentioned last week, Bill and I did make it down for an afternoon of biking around downtown DC to check out the Cherry Blossoms. Pro tip for those who want to see a lot in one day - bike it. I'm by no means a biker, but you get to see MILES more… Continue reading Cherry Blossom Bliss
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Liebster Award – what?
Bill & I haven't been at this blogging thing very long - our Blogiversary isn't until this summer. So not all the things about the blogging world have quite set in yet. I like to think we have the etiquette thing down - giving credit where it's due, linking back to sources and such, and… Continue reading Liebster Award – what?
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Quick & Easy Fan Shirt
Hello all! We were lazy bums last week because of the great weather we've had. But this week we've returned with new vigor, so hopefully we'll be back to our usual 3 posts a week with more content than a rant about HomeGoods. For those of you who're not into hockey, this past weekend was… Continue reading Quick & Easy Fan Shirt
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Climate Confusion FTW
I swear we're still here. But incase you aren't from the USA, or are one of the unfortunate few who live above this high pressure front (sorry, Michigan and all of Canada), I'd like to inform you that the weather has been B-E-A-U-tiful here both over the past weekend and up through this week. Check… Continue reading Climate Confusion FTW
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Hey girl. March 2013 in Review
March has largely been marked by climate griping and Ikea adventures. We're seriously going to turn into Swedish Meatballs if we're not careful. Here's a couple of funny Hey Girls that were from our Ikea adventures in March. If you missed last month's recap, here's the Hey Girl from February: And now, without further ado,… Continue reading Hey girl. March 2013 in Review
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Springing for Stripes!
So you may remember for winter I warmed a few of our pillows up by wrapping them in a sweater. As cozy and comfy as they may be.... sweaters make me think of the cold. And I'm done with the cold. Dee Oh En Eee DONE I tell ya. So when I came across these… Continue reading Springing for Stripes!
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Happy (day after) St Paddy’s Day!
Hope you had a fun weekend and had some time to get into the Green spirit! Bill & I marked the weekend with Pittsburgh's St Patrick's Day Parade. It ranged from all kinds of Irish step dancers (a lifetime goal of mine) to bag pipers and politicians, and even some really bizarre things like groundhogs… Continue reading Happy (day after) St Paddy’s Day!
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Ikea BYOF Adventures
For those of you who live near an Ikea, you may have taken advantage of their special Bring Your Own Friend event this past weekend. It was basically your typical Ikea trip, but with bigger crowds, free blue bags and extra staff to answer your questions. And it was awesome. We got stuck in a… Continue reading Ikea BYOF Adventures
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DC Winter is a LIE
Unless you're a reader from another country - like the UK, or exotic places like Texas* or California** - then you've likely heard alllll about the EPIC SNOWQUESTER that was slated to clobber DC yesterday. (Our government cannot play nice right now and is currently Sequestering so as to solve budget cut disagreements, and the… Continue reading DC Winter is a LIE
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Hey girl. February 2013 in Review
February is a short month but we still managed to pack quite a lot into these short 28 days! And to keep the new tradition going, we'll start this recap off with a little Hey Girl action as started by the link party last month... If you missed last month's recap, here are the three… Continue reading Hey girl. February 2013 in Review
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It’s Raining! ~ Or A Baby Shower
It was a very busy weekend (hence delaying this post until Tuesday) with friends and family as we showered my Sister for her second baby girl due in May. My family is in the Philadelphia area, while I sometimes live in DC or Pittsburgh. This made for a challenging planning process. Officially, my Niece Leigh-anne… Continue reading It’s Raining! ~ Or A Baby Shower
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Showing the Love ~ Inexpensive Art
Monday we unveiled our updated bedroom with a new pop color, Kermit Green. And you may have noticed the new artwork above the bed. Let's take a closer look. Oops! Forgot I wrapped it! As it had sentimental meaning, I actually made it specifically for Bill for Valentine's day. Let's let him open it first.… Continue reading Showing the Love ~ Inexpensive Art
B & B Build A Life 