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Spring Pinterest Challenge: Boxed Up
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- Published on Wednesday, 08 May 2013
Authors: Sherry Petersik
Word up my fellow Pinterest playas. Hope you got down with some baking, crafting, painting, organizing, sewing, building, or knitting fun because it’s time to share this season’s (completely unofficial) Pinterest Challenge (not sponsored by Pinterest or anyone else, just dreamed up by Katie to make us stop pinning and...
How To Celebrate Your Dragon
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- Published on Tuesday, 07 May 2013
Authors: Sherry Petersik
In keeping with our annual tradition, we thought we’d give you a peek at Clara’s invitation and a few of our party supplies like we did last year and the year before. And since a lot of you are trying to guess the theme that she picked this year (after choosing worms last year)… well… say hello to...
Fab Freebie: Come To My Windows
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- Published on Monday, 06 May 2013
Authors: John Petersik
Whether it’s googling around for a tutorial, answering comments on the go, or making a list of project materials on our phone, gadgets have definitely wormed their way into our DIY routine. So we thought one of you might enjoy being hooked up with over $700 worth of Microsoft’s newest Windows devices – a Surf...
The New Digs
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- Published on Monday, 06 May 2013
Authors: Sherry Petersik
Now that we’re wrapping things up at our current house and we’ve spilled the new house beans it’s like we’ve finally given ourselves permission to LOSE. OUR. MINDS. So yeah, this new house video tour is full of chirpy excitement that only a home in your dream neighborhood can produce. Forgive me....
Staining Sealing The Deck (Finally!)
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- Published on Friday, 03 May 2013
Authors: John Petersik
With our power washing done we could finally stain and seal our deck, which we completed and re-furnished on Tuesday (literally hours before our first showing!).
But let’s rewind to where we left off yesterday. We mentioned that after finishing it in late August we were told to give the pressure treated wood 2-3 months...
Pow-Pow-Power Wash
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- Published on Thursday, 02 May 2013
Authors: John Petersik
Guys. I have a new favorite thing. And no, it’s not a pint-sized plastic vehicle.
Yup, we took our spring cleaning to the proverbial next level and rented ourselves a pressure washer (just got it at the Home Depot in their tool rental department). For 80 bucks and thanks to borrowing my dad’s Kia to haul it, this...
New House Q A
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- Published on Wednesday, 01 May 2013
Authors: Sherry Petersik
Holy cow did you guys have questions about the whole selling/moving/buying process! So we decided an FAQ post would answer as many as we could. We originally planned to share it tomorrow but you guys are still sending questions our way so furiously that we decided to share this guy today and our regularly scheduled DIY post...
Let’s Get A Little Spring Mojo Up In Here
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- Published on Wednesday, 01 May 2013
Authors: Sherry Petersik
First of all, I’m sending a huge wet internet kiss (yup, you’ll need to wipe your mouth afterwards) to everyone for their awesome excitement and kind words about yesterday’s announcement. We’re freakishly giddy to share this new chapter of our lives with you guys. There may have been misty eyes going...
Here’s The Thing…
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Authors: John Petersik
So, funny story about the house below. We bought it and we’re moving in.
We know this news probably evokes a whole range of reactions. Excitement for new makeovers. Sadness for leaving our current house. Curiosity about all of the logistics. Confusion. Anger. The inexplicable urge to do The Carlton.
Starting this story...
Fab Freebie: Party Time
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- Published on Monday, 29 April 2013
Authors: Sherry Petersik
Clara’s turning three in two short weeks, which means our minds are shifting into birthday party mode. And to get the celebration started early, we’re dishing out $500 worth of festive party supplies to one lucky winner. First we have $250 toSmackCake Studio, where you can stock up on everything from pretty...
