Archive - March, 2009

The Library Alcove’s New Storage

As my shop (Pink Loves Brown) has grown, so too has my need for more storage. The library’s alcove is right outside of my studio, so it’s a perfect place to store some of my inventory and supplies.

New Storage in the Library

The alcove used to be more pared down and it looked nice, but it didn’t really serve any function. I put four bookshelves with doors together in an ‘L’ shape, and it’s a much better use of space. The unit in the corner is only half-accessible, but it’s working out just fine.

The knobs on the doors were from Anthropologie. I bought them when we moved in for my closet before we decided to use sliding doors, but they were so pretty that I decided keep them. I had never found the right spot for them until now.

Also, note that I finally found an Orla Kiely pitcher (that I’m using as a vase) in green! I thought it was going to be yellow from the photos I had seen, but the green is nice.

Orla Kiely Vase

And because I know someone will ask if I don’t source them… Those are dried billy buttons in the vase. I bought two big bunches a while back, and they’re always showing up in various spots all around the house.

My Baby Shower

Saturday, a very rainy day here in Chicagoland, was the day of my baby shower!

Me, At My Baby Shower

The decorations were beautiful…

Baby Clothes at My Baby Shower

The cake was beautiful too… and delicious. ;)

The Cake at My Baby Shower

I know that many of my friends and family don’t read the blog (“What’s a blog? Why would you write one?”), but I’d like to thank them all again for coming. Everyone showed such love and support, and we really have everything we need now, except for the baby!

My Baby Shower

And of course, a huge thank you to my sister-in-law for hosting the shower in her lovely home. Thank you, Portia.

Baby Clothes at My Baby Shower

A Little Pick-Me-Up

Jessica (of {BLACK. WHITE. YELLOW.} fame) was kind enough to pick up an Orla Kiely pitcher for me when she spotted one all by its lonesome at Target. She knew that the pitcher was the one item that I had been most looking forward to in the Orla collection, and I was having trouble finding it. How thoughtful of her!

I had been planning to use the pitcher as a vase all along, so I picked up some asters and kermits when I was out running errands today. So cheery.

Floral

Oh, and I highly recommend checking out The Pioneer Woman’s Photoshop Actions if you like the faded look of the photo above. I used the “Seventies” action on that one, but they’re all pretty amazing.

Time Out Chicago

Making it Lovely is featured in the newest issue of Time Out Chicago!

Time Out Chicago – "Give Us Shelter"

Yes, that’s my living room front and center in the article (blush). And if you’re wondering about the “Making it Yours” category that was mentioned, you can check that out right here.

Making it Yours: Real Good Chair
(the latest in my Making it Yours series)

Congratulations to the other blogs featured (Strange Closets, BackGarage, The Scoop, PrairieMod, and design boner). And if this is your first visit to Making it Lovely, welcome and thank you for stopping by!

Murray Needs Knee Surgery

Poor Murray. His kneecap is dislocated and he will most likely need surgery to correct it.

Murray

I’m waiting to hear from the vet, but it looks like the earliest we can get him back in is next Tuesday. It’s just awful to see that he’s in pain (and has been for several days already).

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