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One Big Girl Step For Me, One Giant Step Together

One Big Girl Step For Me, One Giant Step Together

I’ve got some news! I know you just recovered from my last big job news. This is even bigger news, if you can believe that. Mr. B and I are taking a big, giant step together. We’re moving in! How freakin’ fabulous and exciting is that!?! Via ejhogbin Well, to clarify, I’m moving in. Mr. B was gracious enough to share his swank house that he already shares with Daisy dog with little old me and all my schtuff. Okay it really means a lot of stressful clutter,... 

Big news from a little blogger

Big news from a little blogger

I promise that I’m still here I’m sure you’ve noticed that I’ve been a little absent around here. I’m sorry to be such a punk. There is a totally valid reason though. And I’ve got big news As it turns out, I’ve been a bit preoccupied because I’ve started a new job at Method Savvy, an advertising agency in Durham, NC. You can read all about my new position here on the Method Savvy blog. Bottom line: Gwynne Murphy was distracted from... 

West Elm is coming to Durham!

West Elm is coming to Durham!

West Elm is coming! West Elm is coming! West Elm is opening a new store in Durham, NC, this week over in the Streets at South Point. I couldn’t be more beyond excited!! (Well, except that I started a new job today. For those deets, you can follow me on Twitter at @gwynnemurphy.) Any how, perusing the West Elm catalog is one of my favorite pastimes. And they are hosting a pre-opening event the day before. I really hope that I get to see the not-so-infamous Morocco bed that... 

Brass Push Pin Wreath

Brass Push Pin Wreath

I made this DIY push pin wreath out of brass thumbtacks after finding my inspiration on Pinterest. Yep, that’s right… {Image via Pinterest} …but I really worked onthis project last fall. So. Yes. It really did take me 10 months to show y’all the amazingness of this project. I know. I’m a lazy son of gun with far too many other thing going on. One day I’ll be a better blogger who doesn’t make lame excuses but for now folks you’re... 

The Saga Lives On: A Side Table Update

The Saga Lives On: A Side Table Update

How will I achieve the metallic side table of my dreams? This white side table has been sitting in my living room for a year now. It is serving it’s purpose to hold stuff and support the lamp, but come on it’s sporting white primer – and insonsistently sprayed on primer at that. I had the intention of gold leafing the table, but the expense was holding me back. Recently, I had an expiring Overstock.com coupon from a daily deal site and nearly pulled the trigger... 

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    The author of this website is a 20-something college graduate who prefers to walk with a swagger when the mood strikes her. Part explorer and part digital communication fiend, she is all original. Currently residing in Raleigh, North Carolina, she spends her days looking for her next marketing opportunity. She enjoys people watching and offering her opinions on life beyond her backyard. Sometimes she hosts trivia. But enough about her, she doesn't like to write about herself.