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Curb Appeal

So many things with the New Old House have been triage; simply getting to the thing on the list that is currently in need of the most help at the moment. When we moved in last year, there were a number … Continue reading

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A New Old House

I’ve been on a bit of a hiatus. Life has been my usual crazy with two kids in two different schools in two different towns (neither the one in which we are currently living, by the way), on two completely … Continue reading

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Bat Mitzvahpalooza

So for months I’ve been referencing Bat Mitzvah projects for Big Cutie that I wasn’t yet ready to share.  Well the big day has come and gone and was everything I imagined as a Mom and more.  We were blessed … Continue reading

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Happiness at the Happy Place

We’ve been coming to The Happy Place for many years now. While living in two different states and on two different continents. That’s just how much we love it. And so last year, when we finished our first year as … Continue reading

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Fun Art Anyone Can Make!

The Cuties needed a little piece of art for their bathroom in the new apartment and I had seen this idea on Pinterest I wanted to try. It was even an elephant which was exactly what I had in mind … Continue reading

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In the Bag

The Cuties and I are getting ready to head to the States for the summer and are sorting through what we need to pack up. On my long list of things to bring with us were bags for the girls to … Continue reading

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Something from Nothing

So I’m taking this wonderful Sumi-e class {ancient Asian ink painting}.  I’m the only beginner in a class full of women who have been taking the class for years.  They are painting magnificent tri-paneled screens, silk panels as tall as I … Continue reading

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If There’s a Craft Class, We Shall Find It…

The Cuties and I have developed quite the Crafting Workshop Radar.  Even in a foreign country, it rings true and clear. This past weekend, we were visiting Kyoto {more to come on this charming city!} and found ourselves a bit … Continue reading

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A Super Shopping Day

While Cute Husband might disagree, I’m not usually one to spend an entire day shopping. But I did today! 🙂 I stumbled upon this blog that talks about all sorts of great craft stores all over Tokyo.  Since all of … Continue reading

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The Great Little Cutie Room Reveal

OK, not so much, but wasn’t that a really dramatic post title? There were a lot of changes made to the original room and we had to scrap some plans for a variety of reasons {sniff, sniff ~ no hanging … Continue reading

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