Category Archives: Decor

My new favorite place in the whole wide world: The ReStore

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Jody

As you all might remember I’m a big fan of retrorenovation.com, and the community over there introduced me to the ReStore, a kind of Goodwill for housewares. It benefits Habitat for Humanity, generally has limited hours, and is a goldmine … Continue reading →

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Making an Entrance

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jody

There are many details about our new home I love: the retractable chain on the door; the textured wallpaper in the family room; the transporter-style shower in the guest room. (Pictures of that later.) But one of my favorite details … Continue reading →

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Mystery Solved: Geneva, not St. Charles

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Jody

We headed back to the Our Sweetheart on Tuesday for the home inspection, otherwise known as When That Guy Terrifies You Six Ways to Sunday About Your Major Life Choice. On the up side, it gave us about three hours … Continue reading →

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Oh, The Things You’ll Buy!

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Jody

Congratulations! Today is your day! You’re off to a house! You’re off and away! Thanks, craigslist, for the table! But only five chairs?   This one’s a doozy. So who really cares?   On your walls, you have space! You could … Continue reading →

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The Great Pyramid of Rationalization

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Jody

I was not looking forward to the holidays this year. November was a visit from my mother-in-law, a visit from my brother, and now my father-in-law. (Only my brother and his fiancee stayed with us, mind you.) On December 16, … Continue reading →

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Monday Quick Links, and a Prescription for Beauty

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Jody

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I keep saying I’ll post more often, and it just ain’t happenin’. I could’ve posted on Saturday night, but instead I made most of Eliza’s Halloween costume, which she then refused to wear. At all. They break … Continue reading →

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Friday Links!

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Jody

Here are a few clicks to get you through the weekend! The Womb Chair Where’s Ann Margret when you need her? 570 Square Feet of Beauty I think I require that chair to live.   Missoni Target, Roller-Derby Style A … Continue reading →

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The Renter’s Artwork Backdrop

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Jody

I’ve been a bit offline, I know–Gillian’s experiencing longer periods of wakefulness and stronger vocal power, which means less sleep for everyone. So today’s a shortie-but-a-goodie! I’m an admirer of many of my husband’s rental improvisations, but this one’s my … Continue reading →

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Our New 50-Cent Backsplash

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Jody

Before I dive into the extremely complicated and difficult installation of our new backsplash, let me offer a word of advice: if you want to know how much grime has collected in your city kitchen, take a picture of it. … Continue reading →

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Organization Cure-Alls: The Binder Clip

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Jody

Every family has its own Band-Aids. My mom loves Scotch tape. A friend of mine would use a cable tie to repair his shoelaces. We have binder clips. They’re the Mary Poppins of fasteners: practically perfect in every way. They’re metal, … Continue reading →

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