Yesterday on Twitter I mentioned that the majority of my office conversations revolved around various aspects of winning the lottery. Those conversations only got more frequent and intense as the day progressed. Fantasizing about Lottery winnings has reached a fevered pitch now that the Mega Millions jackpot has reached over...
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We are all inspired by different things, especially when it comes to design. My personal favorite sources for design inspiration happen to be various decorating shows (Hel-lo Sarah Richardson!), Pinterest, and a slew of home design magazines, blogs, and other online publications. I also tend to be inspired by architecture and...
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
The Right Lighting Can Make or Break Your Project
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One of the critical elements of a great renovation, or at least an amateur DIY renovation that can look very professional, is the proper choice in lighting. Gone are the days of a single light fixture hanging in the center of the room to provide all of your down lighting, task...
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Toolbox Tuesday: Bench Top Mortiser
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We took a hiatus from Toolbox Tuesdy last week for our cherry blossom photos and tour, but we're back at it this week. Over the weekend I finally started to knock out a good bit of our storm window project. Yes, I know we're near the end of cold weather,...
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Let's be honest, we've all noticed it this time of year either at a friend's house, or more likely your own. I'm talking about those unsightly cracks in painted doors and trim that seem to pop up all over the place during the winter months. For those of us in the...
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Friday, March 23, 2012
Lately Even Our To Do Lists Have To Do Lists
Posted by Alex
I think we've all been there. If you haven't, count yourself lucky. What am I talking about? I'm talking about those times when you feel like you've got so much going on that you can't keep your head on straight.We've reached a point in our lives and home renovation where we...
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes: Even Better Than the Drink
Posted by Wendy
Last weekend we celebrated St. Patrick's Day with early morning beers and an evening housewarming party with our friends. Since these friends are self proclaimed fans of my cupcake prowess, and it was St. Patrick's day, I decided to bring a special dessert to the party. During last week's Pinterest Challenge...
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Open Housing: Colonial Character in a Small Package
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Throughout its historic district, Old Town has several pockets of homes and buildings that define the age or style for a given block. Though each area has its fair share of houses from the 18th, 19th, and 20th century, the rule of thumb is simple -- the closer you get...
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
A Century Celebration of Cherry Blossoms
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When we moved to Washington DC in 2000, Wendy and I knew we were moving to an area rich in tradition, history and culture. We grew up in an area where we had an annual fair or festival that we might celebrate with our friends and neighbors, or family traditions...
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Monday, March 19, 2012
Suh-weet! Homemade Sweet Potato Dog Treats
Posted by Wendy
Frequent readers may know that Alex and I love a good vegetable, as is evident from our roasted veggie challenge. We also make significant efforts to try to eat healthy ourselves, but this effort extends beyond our own food choices. When our dog Oliver was diagnosed with cancer, we learned a...
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Saturday, March 17, 2012
Happy St. Patrick's Day From O'ld Town Home
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Wendy and I are celebrating my Irish heritage (on my Mother's side) and having a wonderful St. Patrick's Day. We kicked it off with a 9:00am trip to one of our neighborhood Irish Pubs (we have four to choose from) to celebrate the day and a friend's birthday with a...
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Friday, March 16, 2012
Open Housing: A Spectacular Home of Our Dreams
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This week we're going to deviate just a bit from the norm on our Open Housing posts. Until now, we've primarily covered homes for sale in Old Town that Wendy and I have gone through on our weekly Sunday open house trips. This past weekend, we had a unique opportunity...
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Thursday, March 15, 2012
What's That Horrible Smell?
Posted by Wendy
This past week, I noticed an unpleasant odor coming from our refrigerator every time I opened the door. Admittedly my sense of smell is much more sensitive than Alex's, but even after a few days he began to notice it too. I moved items around, checked the milk, and looked...
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Kitchen Storage: Transforming Our Disgusting eBay Find
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A few weeks ago we filled you all in on the roller coaster ride we endured that was the kitchen disaster in our home. But before we ever got to the point of termite infested and rotten wall discovery in our kitchen, we felt like it was finally starting to...
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Last week's Toolbox Tuesday covered a little hand tool that proved quite useful when doing some attic HVAC work. I was able to knock out the work pretty quickly because I had the right tools for the right job. But one of the most important aspects of the HVAC work...
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