Caramel Brownies, All-things-Christina and a New Front Door

Editor's note: For our last week at Food Lush, I've asked the writers to share both a favorite post by another writer, from over the last three years, and a favorite post of their own. You'll see these posts linked to at the top of their new post for the week. Enjoy a stroll down Lush memory lane!

By Elisabeth

I have had such a lovely time coming here for the past three years sharing what I considered to be "stylish." Being the only female in a house full of three little boys, trying to maintain my inner goddess needs to be a major priority in my life. Style Lush has reminded me that I'm important and so are those ADORABLE SHOES. OMG, I MUST HAVE THEM RIGHT NOW.

I'd say my favorite post(s) came from Christina. If they had to do with painting anything in the house big or small, or simple DIY projects around the house using items you already had or additional items that didn't cost very much, I was hooked. I began day dreaming what I could do with my space and most of the time it sent me off to the races. Thank you Christina for giving me/us insight into your creative mind.

Funny enough, my favorite post I wrote had to do with food. Go figure. Before Food Lush came along, I posted what I believed to be the BEST BROWNIES KNOWN TO MAN. The caramel brownies I have been making with my mother since I was little have been crowd-pleaser for as long as I can remember. If you haven't had the chance to make them yet, get on that! The Superbowl is on Sunday! GO NINERS.

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We replaced our front door a few weeks ago. Like Sara, we purchased our Craftsman door from Home Depot, but we did not, I repeat, did NOT, do it ourselves. (Way to go, Sara! Jaw-dropping impressed!)

We had some draft issues after we replaced our entryway with new hardwood floor. The old threshold and door had a space any bug could crawl through. We tried replacing all the right pieces, but, in the end, decided to get a new door and have someone else deal with sealing that puppy up. Plus, the old door had the tiniest of windows and was downright sad looking.

We ordered the "red" one and chose specifically what we wanted out of a huge selection. If you're in the market, I'd suggest grabbing some catalogs in the store and perusing at your leisure. When you're ready, head on in and add your specifics into the database. Weeks later some dudes will show up and get down to it. We love how it turned out. (Now, to just repaint the door frame again...)

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And there you have it! We're still focusing on updating many parts to our '64 ranch house. Up next? Maybe replacing all the inside brown doors with white ones (ourselves) and a new bathroom? (ourselves?) Let's hope. I'll be updating my site, Little Miss Mel if you'd like to follow along. Oh, and those three little boys. (Plus a bigger one.) They'll be there too.

 

(photo credit: me)

Comments

[HereWeGoAJen]

And now I want a new front door. Sigh. That's the downfall of this website, everyone has such great ideas. (I also want caramel brownies.)

I'll miss your posts here!

[Caitlin]

I asked you about that door and I didn't realize that Sara had used the same one, because I liked hers too! I think I know what door we're getting. And hey, we're in a '53 ranch! I feel your pain!

I MUST make those brownies, omg.

I'll miss writing for Lush with you, lady! xo