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Brother is Married!
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- Published on Monday, 04 June 2012
Authors: saaraah
My little brother got married on Saturday! Even though the forecast was dismally depressing (70-90% chance of rain with a chilly temperature of 12 C), they decided to go ahead and set up everything outside instead of using a dark pavilion nearby. We got lucky. So lucky. It was still mighty cold, but it...Dining Room: Drapes Bought!
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- Published on Friday, 25 May 2012
Authors: saaraah
duh. I never told you that not only did I finally find drapes for the dining room, but I bought them. Exclamation point, worthy?! Sure!Welcome West Elm's Tali Window Panel.
{ Tali Window Panel from West Elm } Even though Mat works in Toronto a few times a week, I haven't been able to get him to take transit to...
Front Porch: Trip to a Wood Shop
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- Published on Thursday, 24 May 2012
Authors: saaraah
Mat and I went to Baden Woodturning to check out their products in person. We'd been forewarned about a large German Shepherd who would greet us. After getting out of the car, she bounded up to us while full on prancing with ears flopped back. She gave quite the welcome as the resident 'guard dog' as she ever so...Etsy: Forest Wedding
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- Published on Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Authors: saaraah
Only a week and a half until my little brother's outdoor wedding. *tear* :){ Wild Heart Fern Photographic Printfrom Images By Roka }{ Wooden Acornsfrom Dreaming Tree Farm }{ Rustic Mushroom Forest Wedding Decorationfrom Britt's Peaceful Treasures }
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Gardening: Vegetable Garden Planted
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- Published on Monday, 21 May 2012
Authors: saaraah
I spent most of today preparing and planting our vegetable garden in the raised boxes. I also laid out the soaker hose and have decided to buy another one because it's seriously the best.thing.ever. to not have to water the gardens by hand. Not much to see yet but here they are:{ Gardens (mostly) planted } I still...
Happy May 2-4!
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- Published on Friday, 18 May 2012
Authors: saaraah
It's May 2-4 long weekend (Victoria Day) here in Canadaland. Hoping everyone has a safe and fun time. :)
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Garage: Staining Finished
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- Published on Thursday, 17 May 2012
Authors: saaraah
I finished staining the last third of the garage's board and batten siding that's situated on the neighbour's side. FINALLY!{ Done! Neighbour's dog was out so I didn't want to go on their property. }{ Before }{ After! And yes, garage door needs to be cleaned. }
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Etsy: Quirky Home Accessories
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- Published on Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Authors: saaraah
{ Hanging Teardrop Glass Terrariumfrom ABJ Glassworks }{ Catch of the Day Office Organizerfrom SilvaWare Art }{ Shark Bookendsfrom Knob Creek Metal Arts }
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Garage: Staining
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- Published on Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Authors: saaraah
The weather cooperated and I was able to get 2/3s of the staining done on the last side of the garage. Wooo! I know I've said it before but I love love love painting and staining - probably because the work results in instant gratification.Not much else to say...
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Exterior: BBQ Area DONE!
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- Published on Monday, 14 May 2012
Authors: saaraah
After hitting up our local Home Hardware for supplies this past weekend, Mat finished the BBQ area that he started to prepare last weekend.He laid landscape fabric over the entire area.
{ Laying landscape fabric } Raked and tamped down four 30 KG bags of limestone screening.
{ Raking }{ Tamping } Poured and levelled out two 30 KG...
