We have very exciting news today -- we're guest blogging over at Brooklyn Limestone as part of Mrs. Limestone's "Conquered Clutter" series! We're excited for our very first guest post, so much so that we're going to be talking about the behind the scenes of our adventure over here. In honor...
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
All You Need is Love
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Last week we announced that one lucky reader would be the winner of a $50 gift certificate to La Cuisine, a specialty cooking store here in Old Town Alexandria. To enter, we asked you to share with us what the most romantic thing is that someone has done for you.  To...
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Toolbox Tuesday: Top Three Electrical Must Haves
Posted by Alex
Our last Toolbox Tuesday Thursday covered a handy little helper for stripping the sheath off of Romex. Several commenters mentioned they had some electrical projects that were upcoming and that this tool would come in handy. Their comments got me thinking, "what are the main must have tools for electrical work?"...
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Monday, February 6, 2012
Valentine's Day Craft Project: Paint Chip Bookmarks
Posted by Wendy
I <3 Valentine's Day for several reasons: It's a fun, relatively effortless holiday that breaks up the cold winter months of the beginning of the year. It's a reason to dress yourself and your home in happy shades of pinks and reds. It's a reminder to stop and take a...
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
Brussels Sprouts are Beautiful Things
Posted by Wendy
Growing up, I can't think of a single time that we ate Brussels sprouts. So naturally not having been exposed to them as a kid, I viewed them as creepy little cabbages. However, recently I've developed a new found love for this sprout, due largely in part to their "natural state." I...
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Reader Reward: We're Cooking Up a Shopping Spree
Posted by Wendy
Roses are Red Tulips are Pink A $50 Shopping Spree at La Cuisine Sounds Great, Don't You Think? Earlier today we told you about a few ways you can get creative and show your significant other just how much you care this Valentine's Day. The tips and tricks we learned to make beautiful and...
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
We Heart Valentine's Day Cookies
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’re in the mood to do a little celebrating. My desire to celebrate Valentine's Day got me thinking….what can you do to create something special for your honey without breaking the bank? Well, this is a DIY blog after all, so we thought...
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