Pinterest Challenge: My Turquoise Embroidery

Pinterest Challenge: My Turquoise Embroidery

When Sherry, Katie, Carmel and Sarah announced the fall Pinterest challenge last week I thought, “hey, this is the perfect motivation I need to complete my (currently ignored) embroidered pillow!” …

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A Little Never Before Seen Eye Candy

A Little Never Before Seen Eye Candy

Did you know Budapest has daylight savings time too?  We didn’t.  I’m straining to hear the church bells to figure out just what time it is (our clocks all disagree),…

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Making a Home That is Not My Home Feel Homey

Making a Home That is Not My Home Feel Homey

With all those photos of comfy, airy bedrooms I longed to lounge in, I think I made our little Budapest apartment feel unloved.  The truth is, it’s cute but it’s…

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A Life Changing Day

A Life Changing Day

I haven’t ever mentioned this, but my grandfather (the one who made our amazing headboard and metal sculptures) was a political prisoner in socialist Hungary.  He was sentenced to life,…

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Budapest Design Week: Kreatim and Nemurimuri
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Budapest Design Week: Kreatim and Nemurimuri

Budapest Design Week (er, month more like) has had no shortage of markets, fairs and strange names.  We decided to take a look at Kreatim, an artisan market held four…

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Custom Splurge: I Need Your Thoughts

Custom Splurge: I Need Your Thoughts

I try really hard to shop smart on vacations, but sometimes I buy the most useless stuff – a mistake I won’t repeat this time! Last year, I had very…

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