The Changing House

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This blog captures the many adventures of a young married couple as they undergo renovations, decorating, diy, cooking and photography!

Some newness.

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Published on Sunday, 29 July 2012

Authors: Deanna @ TheChangingHouse


I've decided that this is a part-time blog.
When I started TheChangingHouse, I had a different opinion on the matter.
I wanted to be as popular as cappuccinos for breakfast, or Nutella for lunch (is that just at my house??) but I've learned that full-time blogging is hard work.
I don't want to discourage anyone...

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In progress.

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Published on Saturday, 23 June 2012

Authors: Deanna @ TheChangingHouse


The basement flooring is finally all complete.  The tiles were completed here and now you can see the laminate flooring.
In these pictures, we're installing some furniture!  Of course we need to install it, because it comes from Ikea.  And, like any trip to Ikea, when you come home, you end up with...

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Oh, hi there.

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Published on Friday, 04 May 2012

Authors: Deanna @ TheChangingHouse


Remember we were working on basement renovations?  Ya, that seemed like such a long time ago.  Sometimes things take time.  And that's okay.  All projects take time.
So, here are some pictures to share with you!  Look at the fun we're having!

First up: "La Disaster"
What you're looking at...

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Healthy rice and lentil salad.

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Published on Friday, 20 April 2012

Authors: Deanna @ TheChangingHouse


This recipe happened by accident, but I'm glad it did.

To summarize:
 - I had leftover rice.
 - I had a craving for lentils.
 - I had thawed some peas for this recipe but that never got made.
 - My clothes are getting a little snug, so I needed something light.
 - My celery was looking a...

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How to clean stainless steel appliances.

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Published on Friday, 06 April 2012

Authors: Deanna @ TheChangingHouse


I used to wonder why we bought so many stainless steel appliances.  Yes, they look beautiful, but onlywhen they are clean.  And to make them clean was not an easy task.  After I would spend hours removing all the fingerprints, I would get awful visible streaks.  No matter what I would try, my...

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Coconut macaroons.

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Published on Thursday, 29 March 2012

Authors: Deanna @ TheChangingHouse


When I last made coconut macaroons, it was a disaster.  They turned out more like coconut pancakes than macaroons.  I was so disappointed because these are one of my favourite sweets.  When I'm placed in front of a platter of assorted desserts, the macaroons are always my first choice.  And...

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Baby pictures.

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Published on Saturday, 24 March 2012

Authors: Deanna @ TheChangingHouse


I had the pleasure of taking pictures for this little one-year-old's birthday!   I'm still learning a lot; I know these are not professional pictures, but practice makes perfect!
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Updated bathroom pictures.

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Published on Wednesday, 21 March 2012

Authors: Deanna @ TheChangingHouse


Like I mentioned to you here, I'm still in the process of updating my house pictures with my new camera. So, while we are laying these Pastorelli tiles in the basement, I thought I would show you the updated pictures I took of our main floor bathroom!




And here is a small pic to give you an idea of what...

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Chocolate dipped pretzel with a caramel twist.

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Published on Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Authors: Deanna @ TheChangingHouse


That's a pretty long name for something so small, but they deserve their long name because they are amazing.  If I called them sticks, you wouldn't really care, but when I say I just made a chocolate dipped pretzel with a caramel twist, suddenly you become interested.  And you should be interested...

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Selling Nemo.

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Published on Saturday, 10 March 2012

Authors: Deanna @ TheChangingHouse


I've mentioned in the past that we have a fish tank in our basement.  It's a beautiful saltwater tank.  And it doesn't just contain fish; we have snails, crabs, shrimp, corals and a clam.  We could spend hours just looking at the tank.  Saltwater aquariums are just amazingly beautiful.


I want...

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