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End of the month list update: May & June

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I never got around to posting a May update on my list-o-goals, so you get a two-for-one today. And I know there are still several more days in the month, but tomorrow is a bloom day and I’m out of town. Indulge me. Reach out to my friends: I’m terrible at keeping in touch with people I don’t just run… View Post

Mila Monday

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Amelia: 160 weeks David’s mom retired this year and has some extra time on her hands. She’s been busy sewing new skirts and dresses for her granddaughters. Margot: 62 weeks I love that Margot held still for pictures this week but Mila wouldn’t stop twirling.   Aren’t they both darling in orange? Thanks Grandma Mary! You may also enjoy: Mila… View Post

The Bloom of the Week || 2

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This week’s bloom is the ubiquitous (in Phoenix at any rate) Mexican bird of paradise. They are EVERYWHERE. And I adore them. Airy and sculptural, bright but not distractingly so, the flowers are dainty but the whole plant makes a big impact, and the colors? They kill me. My birthday is on Sunday, and my only goals are to take… View Post

Kitchen Progress: Demolition

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Here’s a Throwback Thursday for ya. Remember when my kitchen looked like this? At the beginning of the month, we started demolition. By which I mean David demoed stuff while I kept the girls out of the way and took pictures. He took out the dysfunctional microwave. (He is about 6’3″ if that gives you a little perspective on just… View Post

Kitchen Plans: The Details

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You saw the general plan for our kitchen last week. Now let’s look at the specific things that are going to make me a happy happy Jen. 1. Cabinets: We chose Ikea’s Ramsjo cabinet and drawer faces in white. You can kind of see the wood grain through the white, which I was a little unsure of at first. But… View Post