MadeItToTheMoon's Profile
| Display Name: | MadeItToTheMoon |
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| Member Since: | 8/7/10 |
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I guess my husband and I got lucky with our wedding photographer! We found someone who didn't have much of a wedding portfolio built (she had only shot weddings as a second shooter), but she had a large portfolio of pictures of children and families. We really liked her work, so we hired her for $1000 (and that included a second shooter... in the city of Chicago!) We also made sure that we had the photo rights, that way we could order our own prints in our own time frame... and could do it for a lot cheaper. We also only had them shoot for a few hours (wedding party and family pictures before the wedding, the ceremony, and some shots of the cocktail hour) since we already had a photobooth... and since neither of us really cared about photos in the first place. Embracing Your History: Do You Display Wedding Photos at Home? |
6/14/13 3:50 PM |
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Awww, Wheaton! I grew up near there, and now live very far away. It was nice to see something from my hometown area! Sarah's Color & Composition at Home House Call |
6/14/13 2:22 PM |
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I agree with all of these! My husband and I got married almost a year ago, and a lot of the "rules to toss" are spot on. We did a "first look", because seriously, who gives a crap? We got all of the pictures out of the way, and then we were able to spend our cocktail hour actually enjoying ourselves (PS- take a 15 minute break right after the ceremony with your new spouse! It's great to take a minute to reflect on the day together. Plus, our caterer brought us a ton of appetizers; without that, we seriously would have gone hungry! Wedding Etiquette: 5 Rules to Keep and 5 to Toss |
6/11/13 9:14 PM |
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I vote for IKEA as well! Inexpensive Furniture Ideas for Hang Out Room? Good Questions |
6/3/13 7:48 PM |
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It really depends on the breed. My greyhounds are pictured here ("Kristen's Happy Smaller Digs"), and they are the laziest dogs ever. They sleep at least 20 hours a day, and they aren't even that active when they are awake! We were in a 1200 square foot apartment more, and the dogs really haven't noticed the difference in space. They're actually much more attached to each other now than they used to be, since they don't have as many lounging options:) Small Space Furry Friends: Pets From Small Cool 2013 Entries |
5/30/13 1:36 PM |
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Almost every apartment that I've lived in has been 100+ years old, so I know that someone probably did die in one (or all!) of them. That really doesn't bother me... it's just a fact of life. I wouldn't be surprised to hear that there was a violent death in one of my former apartments, and that really doesn't bother me either. Would You Live in a Home that was the Scene of a Crime? |
5/30/13 1:32 PM |
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This space is amazing! I would love to see more photos as well :) Jay's Industrial & Adventurous Small Cool Contest |
5/29/13 11:13 AM |
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Most of my apartments have faced other apartments, so I've been used to this for a while. During the day, I'm usually not as concerned (most of my apartments have been far enough from other buildings that you're only visible when you're right by the window), but it is a bit more exposed at night. I always tried to just make sure that the blinds were closed if there was something that I didn't want seen. A Sudden Lack Of Privacy: How Do You Handle It? |
5/28/13 2:21 PM |
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I vote for sheer curtains and more usable closet storage as well! I do like the idea of getting a cedar chest and using that as storage (as well as a nice seating area), but I'm not sure if you would need more storage on top of that. Ideas for Nook with Window? Good Questions |
5/28/13 12:06 PM |
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Amazing! Silvana's Innovative Interior Small Cool Contest |
5/24/13 12:37 AM |
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Sorry it took me so long to answer about the dog beds! We do have dog beds, which were in the corner of the bedroom (just about where the bedroom picture was taken from, unfortunately) when the pictures were taken. We've since moved them out to the living room, just behind where the dogs were laying in the picture. The dog beds are pretty ugly, though, so we're planning on doing some kind of overhall with them this summer (either buying new ones, like this: http://www.greyhoundsonly.com/greyhounds-only-store/beds/crypton-mollyb-bed (the white and green one), or DIYing new covers for them. Kristen's Happily Smaller Digs Small Cool Contest |
5/19/13 11:17 PM |
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I also grew up in the suburbs, and can't even imagine going back. Sure, housing prices can be a LOT cheaper in the suburbs, but I don't mind renting until I have the money for a down payment. My husband and I (29 and 27, respectively) share one car, and are contemplating getting rid of it, since we can walk so many places in our area (we're right between Downtown Seattle and the Capitol Hill neighborhood). Will Gen Y Ever Move to the Suburbs? The Wall Street Journal |
5/16/13 9:10 PM |
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The Post Punk Kitchen is definitely my favorite food blog. You can even search recipes based on ingredients... which is wonderful when you're wondering what to do with something new you get from the CSA! Eating Vegetarian? 7 Cooking Blogs to Check Out Right Now |
5/13/13 11:23 AM |
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Actually, greyhounds are extremely low energy, and tend to be better apartment dogs than a lot of small breeds! My greys tend to sleep about 20 hours a day, and are pretty lazy the 4 hours or so that they are awake. It's a common misconception that they're really active, but they really are couch potatoes! Kristen's Happily Smaller Digs Small Cool Contest |
5/11/13 2:38 PM |
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I like undivided space the most, but it really depends on the floorplan. The tricky part is when you have two people sharing a studio- most people really need to have some kind of space to have some alone time when that's the case. That space can even be a kitchen or balcony, depending on the apartment. Studio Living: To Divide or Not To Divide? |
5/10/13 6:18 PM |
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I really like 3 and 5... I wish I owned my place and could use them! 7 Fresh New Alternatives to Subway Tile Coverings 2013 |
5/10/13 6:13 PM |
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I love your place! And I love the kitchen table- I have the same one! Diana's Sunshine & Sea Breezes Small Cool Contest |
5/10/13 6:11 PM |
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We actually got the quilt from Urban Outfitters- you wouldn't believe how hard it can be to find an inexpensive, modern, lightweight blanket! It's out of stock now, but they have some other cool options for sale now:) Kristen's Happily Smaller Digs Small Cool Contest |
5/10/13 1:45 PM |
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I love the fireplace! I miss my (decorative) vintage fireplace from a past apartment so much. Amanda's Secondhand Treasures Small Cool Contest |
5/10/13 12:04 PM |
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We did! We bought an unfinished desk top from IKEA, then sanded/stained it, and then added some hairpin legs. For people who don't DIY a lot, it felt like a lot of work... but it was definitely worth it! Kristen's Happily Smaller Digs Small Cool Contest |
5/10/13 11:59 AM |