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Sink…and a chandelier?

Well, two more decisions down…maybe... …or maybe not. I think I settled on a little more modern/angular sink: I like the shape of this one better and it will also help cut down on splashes.  I also think it will really pop against the dark wood cabinets and shelving. Today, I spent 2 ... View Post

Glazed Raspberry Heart Scones

Happy early Valentine's Day!  I meant to post this recipe earlier but this is the first chance I've gotten.  I found this recipe on the Epicurious website 8 years ago and made it for one of the very first Valentine's Days that Steve and I spent together.  It's a fairly easy recipe to make and the ... View Post

Master bathroom vanity

Just got the call that my custom bathroom cabinet is a go!  I saw this beautiful photo on Pinterest a few weeks ago and had my heart set on something similar: The custom cabinet will be the section in between the vanities.  They won't be on legs but will be straight to the floor to give us ... View Post

Making decisions…pt. 1 – The Kitchen

So, for the very first time in this process, I think I may have made some major house-related decisions.  Of course, I do have to run them by Steve this evening but I'm feeling much more confident than before.  Anyway, this past week I was doing research on several glass tile companies and this ... View Post

Fesenjan – Persian Chicken Stew

So, amongst all the new build craziness, I occasionally find time to cook new things.  I tried this recipe a few months ago, fell in love with it, and then promptly forgot all about it…it's been a busy few months!  Anyway, I was in my fridge the other day and ran across my bottle of pomegranate ... View Post

Late night gardening ideas…

I can't sleep…ideas for random gardening things keep popping into my head.  So I decided to not try and fight it and just take the inspiration and run with it.  So this will be mostly a photo post as I find things that fit the ideas in my head!   And it seems ... View Post