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DIY

DIY Play Kitchen – Who Needs Pottery Barn?

October 26, 2009

Monday is DIY day in bloggy land and this might be my proudest achievement to date.  It is certainly the one that has brought the most joy!
My daughter has always loved play kitchens.  She finds hours of fun in making dinners, having tea parties and washing dishes.  I think it is just precious.  Now my [...]

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DIY Pretty Practical Platform Bed

October 5, 2009

When I realized that Sophia could get out of her crib at 18 months and she had a baby brother coming in a month who would need her sleeping quarters I went looking for a bed.  I wanted to find something that would not kill her if she fell out of it.  I needed to find [...]

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The Princess Castle

September 24, 2009

My princess loves her castle!  This is Sophia at the END of her birthday.  She is exhausted and still smiling!  And the castle still looks great after 25 kids playing in it!  There are pics of the finished castle in the daylight further down.  Enjoy and good luck!
The Background
Sophia wanted a princess party for her [...]

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