Category Archives: domestic
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August 3, 2011My new-old oven was installed last weekend! What a difference, right? Since my house was built in the mid-70’s and they don’t make ovens exactly the size of my old one anymore, getting the new oven in was more difficult … Continue reading
Lawn & Garden Update
July 26, 2011My garden has grown notably over the last month or so! The only plants really thriving are the jalapenos and cucumbers. Everything else is flowering, but the flowers wither and die before turning into fruit. I’ve been watering every day … Continue reading
Weekend
July 18, 2011This weekend was eventful in a pleasant, low-key way. I bought a new-to-me oven! My kitchen has an open countertop/bar layout that requires a “drop-in” oven. They start around $1000 new, so I’ve lived with my original 1970s harvest gold … Continue reading
Tomato & Avocado Toast
June 16, 2011I came across this recipe yesterday (sorry, I don’t remember where) and decided to make it immediately. I was not disappointed. The original recipe was a little fussy, so this is my version. It’s so simple and packed with summery … Continue reading
Various Updates
May 23, 2011Because window treatments are not my area of expertise, my parents helped me put up new living room curtains this weekend! Up to this point I haven’t had any full-length curtains, only valances. Mainly because I was afraid the cats … Continue reading
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