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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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.... Read More
Garage Find: Ecolarium – The Aquarium of the 90′s
My present circumstances have enabled me to spend some time helping my parents. At my mum’s request, I helped them clean out their garage the other week. Boy, was it a blast from the past. We even discovered an Ecolarium still in the box. What a relic of the 1990′s! Behold the Ecolarium An Ecolarium is a two-gallon aquarium where the fish is supposed to be able to... Read More
My “I Love Thrifting” Day Finds
Hello again, friends! I totally spaced on showing you my “I Love Thrifting” Day finds. Well, it’s better late than never. I also owe you a porch update, but wait you don’t even know about that yet. Gaaaah! Blogging fail. There’s too much picture taking documenting going on and not enough writing it up and hit publish. One day I’ll show you some... Read More
DIY Bottle Tiki Torch
I’m pumped! It’s my first time actually posting/completing my project in time for the Pinterest Challenge. The {Summer Edition} wraps up tomorrow, so remember to check out all the nifty projects. Lately, I have been looking for outdoor solutions. Probably because we have been working on the porch since May and are currently a little stalled due to the intense record-breaking... Read More
I Love Thrifting Day
In honor of “I Love Thrifting Day” on Saturday, July 7th, I thought it would be appropriate to share some of my favorite thrift and consignment shops in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area. Some of my favorite local thrift shops If you’re out and about, please consider stopping by one of these fine establishments. (Just dont grab my find.) Habitat for Humanity Moore... Read More
Happy Independence Day!
What a fabulous day to celebrate some good ol’ national spirit! To me, nothing says “Happy Independence Day” more than some patriotic bunting. I’ve been wanting to invest in some for years and years. I’m thinking 2013 will be my year of the bunting. Once I get it, you bet it’ll show it’s face for Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor... Read More
