We’re obsessed with Eichlers. You probably noticed. As you may also know, Karen’s a graphic designer. These two facts have repeatedly collided since we bought our home …
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making plans
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art work
Karen and I agree on most things, but artwork isn’t one of them. Our taste has plenty of crossover, but we differ on volume –she’d be happy with blank white walls …
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ikea globe hack
We visit IKEA pretty often –just 15 minutes away, with a good burger place nearby, to sweeten the deal. Each time we go, I badger Karen about buying the FADO Table Lamp …
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lounge chair swap
I recently shared this lounge chair on Instagram –a local Craigslist find, which has clearly seen better days. But for $30 (yeah, you heard right) I wasn’t turning it down …
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duck hunting
I’ve wanted these flying ducks for ages. Kitsch, but iconic mid-century –made by Masketeers, from the 1960s onwards. Want became need when I saw them ‘in the flesh’ …
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eichler christmas 2
Today is Boxing Day, a holiday in England, so we’re taking it easy. Perfect opportunity to post this (imaginatively titled) sequel –you may remember last year’s post …
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surf and sand
Time to share the coffee table project I’ve been hinting at. This early sixties Lane surfboard table was embarrassingly cheap, thanks to our wonderful neighbors …
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pre-sale steals
Our neighbors, kindly gave us a garage sale preview recently, and we picked up some bargains. We love this unusually shaped vase. I’ve used this retro juicer multiple times already …
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birthday boy
It was my birthday last Saturday. In celebration, I reset our broken (yet much-loved) flip clock, which can’t advance the date unaided. I might just leave it on June 7th, making every day my birthday. Not that Karen would buy that. Amid kind gifts from family and friends (thanks all!) I got some stuff for …
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