110 + 2

renovating a townhouse & raising twins

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May 2012

4 posts this month

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Minor revolution: Recycling

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Paint-chip stripe plate in the colours used for Uncategorized entries on 110 + 2.

You know when you finally resolve a small but lingering irritation in your home and it feels disproportionately thrilling? Like when organizing the utensil drawer or getting that rug to stop slipping feels almost as good as, say, painting a room or something that just seems like a much bigger deal?…

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Ugly duckling no more

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Paint-chip stripe plate in the colours used for Exterior entries on 110 + 2.

I thought I’d never utter such a phrase, but I am bursting with excitement about our curb appeal. At least the potential ; it still looks a little sad at the moment. But soon, friends, soon I will feel less shame. And that’s an improvement. Some background: When we assumed ownership of our house in…

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Living room, living with it

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Paint-chip stripe plate in the colours used for Uncategorized entries on 110 + 2.

I recently purchased this mirror to fill what has been an irksome empty wall space in our living room. But I’m conflicted. photo from Home Depot On the one hand, it’s a pretty decent looking sunburst mirror, it fits the space well, and it was very reasonably priced. That’s a lot of look for $35…

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DIY diptych in navy, orange & gold

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Paint-chip stripe plate in the colours used for DIY entries on 110 + 2.

I’m not sure I’d go so far as to call these “art”, but this pretty pair now decorates our bedroom. What you’re looking at (above) is a personal record: from pin to done in less than a week! It’s also a total rip-off…wait, let’s call it a spin -off of this piece by Tanya. Dans le Townhouse It’s…

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