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A Creche, a Camel, and a Christmas Tree Angel
I don’t know how long ago it was when I learned what a “creche” was heathen upbringing and now, looksies, I live in a home with a full-on manger scene in our entry hall: Of course, it’s quite a progressive … Continue reading
The Tale of Two Critters, and Two Closers
Last weekend Mom visited and boy-oh-boy can the two of us close a deal. Here’s what I mean: It’s Sunday morning, and we’re having people over for dinner. I look at our dining room table and the four chairs. We’re … Continue reading
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Feng Shui SHWIIING
Years ago I worked for a small start-up company that set up new offices with some Feng Shei guidelines. I just rolled my eyes and went on to set up my office with my back to the glass window, a … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday Dad! Blog For My Father
Happy birthday Dad! I have to tell you all I was very lucky in the Dad department–I got a father who is kind, nurturing, curious, smart, artistic, athletic, good-natured and funny– a renaissance man, really. My Dad, Boris Mishel, (nee … Continue reading
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The teacup chairs are here!
We had a fun surprise late last week. Our long-awaited teacup chairs arrived. “Teacup” = my name for our swivel chairs. I love their elegant, jaunty basse. Their arrival, however, did not bring an initial round of To start we … Continue reading
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Lessons from a Guest Bathroom: You gotta FEEL it, baby
What a creative challenge this home imrpovement process is! There’s the ongoing struggle to put your finger or some sensory pointer stick on what might be Just The Right Color, or the perfect addition–piece of furniture, fixture, towel rack, you … Continue reading
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Our Euro Kitchen and a Pet Tree
But first– What a difference a week makes here in the Pacific Northwest. Last week was the flourish of a white winter storm. Today it’s blue and calm and you sure can imagine Spring again. Now we can get on … Continue reading
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Lessons Learned, our Moneyspot and a Before & After
While Steve we continue to move forward on home improvement projects, I collect practical knowledge about the process. Such as: It’s important to take some time and live in your house to get a feel for how you want to … Continue reading
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