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My First Christmas 🎄

I kind of love my tacky midcentury modern Christmas tree.  


Ten Things To Do Instead of Shopping: #2. Declutter and Organize

There are many benefits to clearing clutter from your physical space.  Though there is much that you are helpless to internally, much that litters your brain–things that you can’t easily sweep into a dustpan–this is not the case with your space. To some extent, you have total control of the physical space Read more…


The Colors of Home: Apartment Design Break

As soon as I looked at my apartment during my search, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it.  Now it’s coming along… nearing the end of phase one alterations.  Most prominent is color.  Aesthetically, but also as a means to divide the space. My work area.  I’m Read more…


Pink and Red All Over

Though I don’t like pink on men because I am a confused jumble of progressive principles and old fashioned ideals that leave me mostly mourning the disappearance of real men, Lou Barlow can wear pink if he wants to. He can also describe his feelings vividly in song, sure. If he must…  [Sebadoh at the Read more…


The Real-Deal Vegan Brunch

On sunny Sunday, August 1, 2010, I found inspiration in the pages of The Electrician‘s omnivorous cook books as he manually labored in his yard. A proper vegan bunch! Complete with the works: traditional brunch staples, both sweet and savory, served on vintage China and vividly colored fabric with tasty Read more…