Archive for May, 2010

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Eleanor’s First Birthday Party

May 10, 2010
Eleanor's First Birthday PartyWe celebrated Eleanor’s first birthday last Sunday. There were plenty of paper daisies (I knew I’d find a use for them some day!), a happy birthday banner, pink baloons, and floral garland across the windows. The weather even cooperated for us. Oh look, an elephant! Too cute, right? That vase is actually a teapot, but [...]
Holidays, My Life, Parenting | 125 Comments »
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Blog Sponsorship and Advertising

May 7, 2010
PeonyI’d like to talk to you about the monetization of blogs, and specifically of my blog, Making it Lovely. I announced a new sponsored project earlier this week and the responses were mixed. I feel that it’s important to address the negative sentiments that were expressed. I am approached daily with offers of items for [...]
FAQ | 299 Comments »
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Amy Butler Wallpaper

May 6, 2010
Amy Butler WallpaperBe still my heart. Did you see that Amy Butler is coming out with a line of wallpaper with Graham & Brown? Looks like I’m going to need to find another room that needs wallpapering. (via Apartment Therapy)
'W' for Wallpaper | 29 Comments »
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Time to Revamp the Bedroom

May 4, 2010
Bedroom ChangesAnnouncing a new sponsored project… Our bedroom has gone through many changes over the last three years. We started with wall-to-wall (disgusting) carpet, broken louvered doors on the closet, and mismatched woodwork. We got to work soon after we moved in and we replaced the carpet with dark bamboo flooring, swapped out the closet doors [...]
Bedroom | 82 Comments »
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Shedd Aquarium

May 3, 2010
Shedd AquariumBrandon and I took Eleanor to the Shedd Aquarium today. Number 28 on my 30 Before Thirty list: done. And we had a lovely day!
My Life, Parenting | 34 Comments »
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