Vintage Ceramic Planters
June 17, 2012
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Last summer, I developed a little addiction to collecting vintage ceramic planters. I added three new pieces to my collection on Friday and planted the
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Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
February 8, 2012
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I thought the most difficult challenge to giving up grain would be missing pasta, and, to some extent, it has. At first, I wondered what
Iowa Nice: Why I Love Living Here
January 6, 2012
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Last week, I happened to stumble upon Stephen Bloom’s December 9th opinion piece on The Atlantic website about rural Iowa, which has garnered much attention,
Dining Room Progress
November 14, 2011
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We moved into this house and March, and the dining room has been our last big project. We added the wood floors – along with
The Art of Authenticity
October 30, 2011
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The New York Times recently published an article by Emily Weinstein titled All That Authenticity May Be Getting Old. The image at the top of
Long Week-end in Southeast Iowa
October 17, 2011
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We spent the last four days semi-camping on the southern side of Lake Sugema outside of Keosauqua in Southeast Iowa. We roasted hot dogs and
Week-end
September 6, 2011
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Some images from the second half of my week-end, in stark comparison to the cold and rain at the Iowa State game on Saturday night…
Susquehanna River Kayak Trip
July 25, 2011
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This space has been quiet for the past two weeks because I traveled back to Pennsylvania (by way of Baltimore) to visit with family and
Porch Decor Inspiration on Pinterest
July 11, 2011
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Pinterest via Senseless Sophistication One project that we’re planning to tackle in the near future is the hideous three season room which occupies one corner
What I’m into…
June 28, 2011
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Cooking… Homemade Pizza. I know it’s not Primal Blueprint or even gluten free, but really, what is life without pizza? The second pie we made
A New Planter for My Collection & a New Favorite Shop
June 16, 2011
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A while ago, I mentioned that I was starting a collection of vintage pottery. Yesterday, I was at Porch Light Antiques in the East Village.
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