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Living & DecorMarch 31, 2015158Views 0Likes 2Comments

If our absence has been any indication, life in BHH has been busy, and moving forward after our rough winter has taken priority. The last few weeks here at home have been spent managing leaks and mitigating the damage as our ice dams melted completely. The bulk of the damage is in the sun porch/art…

Waiting for Thaw

Living & Decor, MaintenanceFebruary 25, 2015277Views 0Likes 10Comments

I was talking to a friend the other day, and I was telling her that I am having a hard time blogging lately because I am afraid that all of my posts will come across as bitter. We are cruising into the last days of February, and the temperature has not been above freezing even…

The White is Wrong

Living & DecorFebruary 19, 2015257Views 0Likes 6Comments

Striking some items off of our master to-do list because of our ice dam issue has been a little disappointing. I really hoped that the kitchen might become a reality sooner vs. later, but that is just how life goes sometimes. I have been considering some new, less expensive DIY jobs that I can tackle…

Peppermint Lip Balm Recipe

Living & DecorFebruary 10, 2015292Views 0Likes 2Comments

This post contains affiliate links. Yesterday, I needed a little break from ice chipping and hand wringing. Actually, I did my fair share of ice chipping, but I took a breather on the worrying. Instead, M. and I turned our attention to a little skin care project. I have mentioned in a past post that I…

The Downstairs Hallway

Living & DecorJanuary 27, 2015348Views 0Likes 4Comments

The downstairs hallway is getting ready for its makeover. Over the weekend, I scrubbed the baseboards and identified the trouble spots. The entire space is in pretty good shape. The typical issue of latex paint over oil-based without a proper primer was apparent on the doors and baseboards. I found plenty of bubbled paint on both. The…

Lots of Unfinished Projects

Living & DecorJanuary 23, 2015114Views 0Likes 2Comments

These last few weeks have been filled with unfinished projects. For the record, I feel much more satisfied with work that has a definite end date. I am not the kind of person who enjoys reading four books at a time or having what some might call a "creative mess." Even so, sitting with the…