About a month ago, I was driving through Arvada, CO and took a wrong turn.  I was leaving a thrift store and going home, but as fate would have it, I was led accidentally to an amazing store called Mod Mood/Retro Consignment.  I practically slammed…

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I was just looking at our Etsy shop stock last night and realizing that we have SO many new and lovely things just hanging out.  Have you looked around our shop recently?  Here are some of the newer items that were added during our Listing…

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Tristan and I have been busy planning our Europe trip for next week (eeeep!), and one of the most important aspects was where we would stay while in London and Paris.  Hotels in these major cities can be quite over-priced for tiny rooms.  When we…

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aka 1 year & 2 days. Saturday the 24th marked 1 year since I signed the paperwork to purchase my first home (eeeeeep!).  Monday the 26th was 1 year from the day my sister and I moved in (she got married 4 months ago so…

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Thanks to everyone who entered our giveaway last week!  And the winner (courtesy of Random.org) is….. Congratulations Anne – We hope you enjoy the dish cloths and Melmac set!         

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**Update – this giveaway is now closed.  The winner will be announced on the blog March 19, 2012** Happiest Friday friends!  To make your weekend even more exciting than we’re sure it already is, we are doing another vintage goodies giveaway! We LOVE this mocha…

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I found these 4 gorgeous items on Etsy, and wanted to share them with you.  Aren’t they just….wonderful? Geometric Two Piece by Minnow Bathers Ring boxes by William Dohman Floor pillow by Big Bird’s Boutique Assorted French Macarons by Sparkles Macaron

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Things I’ve learned over the past few weeks: Meyer’s Basil hand soap is AWESOME.  Seriously, I know the basil part seems weird – but trust me, it’s legit. Transporting wood (even pegboard) on top of a Toyota Corolla is HARD and will result in a…

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Remember the first time I loosened my grip and shared things from my inspiration folder?  And when I talked about giving away your ideas in favor of obtaining more?  Today is another day to share. There is really no theme or specific area for these…

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& I don’t feel any different. The clanking of crystal Explosions off in the distance (in the distance). So this is the new year & I have no resolutions For self assigned penance For problems with easy solutions So everybody put your best suit or…

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