Author Archives: joshandkorey

Feral cats, generators, and obnoxious dogs

Posted on August 19, 2011 by joshandkorey

It’s Wednesday night at 9:15 p.m. I am in bed, exhausted, and trying to fall asleep. (Don’t judge me for being in bed this early…I’m tired.) My next-door neighbor’s sliding glass door screeches the awful metal-on-metal sound as it opens … Continue reading →

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Etsy looove!

Posted on August 18, 2011 by joshandkorey

A lot of my nursery inspiration board items were from Etsy. I’ve posted about the site before, but I really think it’s awesome. In fact, I’ve added several Etsy finds to my secret (still under wraps, sorry) baby registry*. Here … Continue reading →

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Book review: Half Broke Horses

Posted on August 18, 2011 by joshandkorey

  While I was in Palm Springs, I read Half Broke Horses, by Jeannette Walls. Ms. Walls also penned The Glass Castle which is a fantastic read; I recommend it often. This book, while not a sequel by any means (Glass … Continue reading →

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A (large) mango

Posted on August 18, 2011 by joshandkorey

Baby O is 23 weeks now, and the size of a large mango. That is how it was described on BabyCenter, not my opinion on the relative sizes of mangoes, of course.   Over 11 inches long and over 1 … Continue reading →

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Nursery Painting

Posted on August 17, 2011 by joshandkorey

I promised a picture of the painting I bought for the nursery at the Sawdust Festival, but I should have promised a GOOD picture. Instead, we have this: Well, whatever, you get the picture. 🙂

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Nursery Project

Posted on August 17, 2011 by joshandkorey

This might be my first official nursery project!   I found these adorable wooden castles at Michael’s (they are birdhouses, actually):   I got two, and thought I’d make bookends of them.   Saturday morning I woke up at 4, … Continue reading →

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Welcome!!

Posted on August 17, 2011 by joshandkorey

Welcome to the new blog. I wanted something simple (and easier to navigate to) and I was craving more functionality, so I’ve made a big move and I hope you will enjoy it! Also, I’ve really been working on blogging … Continue reading →

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The kitchen!!!!

Posted on August 16, 2011 by joshandkorey

This is such an exciting post! The kitchen looks so different empty and OMG do I love…well you’ll see. Wonderful helpers: my dad, J’s dad, and friend Chris. J begins to cut away the window that will connect the kitchen … Continue reading →

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Macaroni and Cheese

Posted on August 16, 2011 by joshandkorey

I am always encouraging people to try making mac and cheese from scratch; it’s really easy, and employing the methods of making it (like making a roux) are really good and versatile skills to have as a home cook. For … Continue reading →

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Let’s get ready to remodel!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by joshandkorey

I hope the song from “Let’s Get Ready to Rumble” is in your head right now! Here are some images from the last days of the old kitchen: One empty cabinet! Fridge sans my photos and cards… The pantry is … Continue reading →

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