Author Archives: Stacey

Say It Without Flowers

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Stacey

Aw, come on, gravity — you used to be cool. – Homer Simpson I mentioned last month that we joined the Apartment Therapy January Cure. We’re on Day 3, and one of the directions for this weekend is to buy some flowers. Flowers … Continue reading →

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Home Improvement Resolutions for 2013

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Stacey

I resolve to lose 10 pounds, and then gain it back by Valentine’s Day. – Homer Simpson I emailed the Kev today with a proposed list of projects for 2013. Nothing is all that urgent, but I want to have … Continue reading →

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Starting the New Year Organized and Neat

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Stacey

Now it’s Marge’s time to shine! – Marge Simpson To give us something to look forward to in January, I’ve signed us up for the Apartment Therapy January Cure. This will be news to the Kev when he reads this post. … Continue reading →

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Recent Projects: Providing Closure

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Stacey

British Fonzie is right. -Homer Simpson A kind friend (above-referenced) pointed out that I’m quite keen to blog about the process, but not so good on posting results. That is, of course, because I’m rather judge-y about my results, and more … Continue reading →

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Using Craigslist for Home Improvement and Decor

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Stacey

Internet? Is that thing still around? – Homer Simpson I recently read an excellent post on Young House Love about buying and selling on Craigslist.  There are a lot of posts on the topic, but the YHL edition is the most … Continue reading →

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Before and After: French Provincial Dresser Made Manly

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Stacey

Homer: Quit running, son! I just wanna give you a big hug. Bart: It’s gotta be a trick. Run like the wind! – The Simpsons Stepson Ben is coming to town for Christmas, and the excitement Chez D’oh is PALPABLE.  … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Lampshade: I Choo-Choo-Choose…?

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Stacey

I did not venture into lamp shade shapes or colors or textures or finials or such in my sizing a lampshade post. I am not a decorator, nor do I play one on TV. But I am a world champion … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Lampshade: Don’t Hide Your Light Under a Bushel

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Stacey

She found my one weakness…that I’m weak! – Homer Simpson Everybody’s good at something, so it makes sense that everybody is also bad at something else.  I’m bad at many things, but what causes me the most trouble around the … Continue reading →

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A Very Merry DIY Christmas

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Stacey

Look at me, Marge, I’m making people happy! I’m the magical man from Happy Land, who lives in a gumdrop house on Lollipop Lane! – Homer Simpson With the holiday shopping season in full swing, we’re making our lists and … Continue reading →

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Japanese Knotweed: My Part in its Downfall, Part 3

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Stacey

So far, using a combination of weedkiller and excavation, I felt I was getting the upper hand over our Japanese Knotweed and wannabe Audrey III. But this was no time to ease up. As they say, The best defense is a … Continue reading →

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