Monthly Archives: April 2010

Maui here we come…

Today we leave for Maui on a long overdue honeymoon…like 7 years overdue. Grace is staying home with her Nana, so she will be having tons of fun and getting royally spoiled which, in effect, makes me feel less guilty … Continue reading

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Weekend in the Oregon Wine country

We’re headed out to Dundee, Oregon for a weekend in the wine country with a bunch of family from out of town. We decided it was good idea to celebrate Grace’s birthday all weekend long. Why not? Any excuse to … Continue reading

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Classroom cupcake party

Today we took cupcakes into Grace’s classroom. She got to hand them out to all her little friends, politely asking each one, “Would you like chocolate or strawberry?” So cute. Grace’s fabulous teacher – Miss Angie Happy Birthday Gracie! I … Continue reading

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Keep calm and have a cupcake

Between family coming into town to celebrate Grace’s birthday, moving into a new home, trying to figure out how to furnish this new home AND stay in budget, not sleeping and preparing to go out of town, I’m feeling a … Continue reading

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Shades of Gold & Gray

Sorry I’ve been away…moving is such a pain. Anyway, I think I have decided on the palette for my very blank living room. I am in love with these shades of gold and gray balanced with creamy whites. I want … Continue reading

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Keys, keys, keys!

Today’s the day! We get the keys to our new home this morning at 11:30! We are beyond excited. I’ll be blogging about the design process and sharing lots of before and after pics. Have a fantastic Thursday! xo, Ivy … Continue reading

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A Flower Love Affair

I’m in love – with a flower. Yes, I know it sounds a little strange but I have a bit of an obsession with Peonies. Mine have not bloomed yet and I’m dying to see them. So when I was … Continue reading

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Birthday treat – Chocolate Bread Pudding

Today was my hubby’s birthday, so Grace and I decided to make him his favorite dessert – Bread Pudding! We had a blast putting it all together and it tasted fantastic. We are quite the team in the kitchen! The … Continue reading

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Breakfast Nook Ideas

So, we get the keys to our new home on Thursday and I can hardly contain myself! Can’t wait to get in there and start designing. My mind is a whir with ideas… In our sunny kitchen we have a … Continue reading

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Inspired by Rowena R

So it’s 8:22 pm on a Saturday night and I’m already in my PJ’s. Yup…totally lame but I don’t care. I’m comfy, cozy and ready for a long overdue early bedtime. I was exhausted today. I had to have a … Continue reading

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