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Let’s Hope
September 14, 2010
…that my dining room will be half as beautiful as this one when I’m finished painting the trim and the ceiling. Isn’t it gorgeous? And see, I told you those Eames chairs with dowel legs get me every time. Thank you, Kate, for telling me about that room!
Dining Room
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Ryan Kapp
September 14, 2010
I included his portraits in yesterday’s Renegade Craft Fair recap, but I wanted to show off this set of prints from Ryan Kapp as well. They seem to be sold out right now, but Ryan (if you read this), please let us know when they’re available again. I’d like a set, and I have a [...]
'A' for Art
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Renegade Craft Fair, Chicago 2010
September 13, 2010
The Renegade Craft Fair took place this weekend in Chicago. Many of my favorite artists and crafters were there again, but this year I decided to showcase some of my favorite items from vendors that hadn’t yet been featured on Making it Lovely. Enjoy! wooden toys and blocks from Tree Hopper Toys hooks and clocks [...]
Covetable
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Halloween Mask for Better Homes & Gardens
September 10, 2010
Remember when I mentioned that I would be crafting four Halloween projects for Better Homes & Gardens? Well I’m thrilled to finally be able to share the first project with you: a Halloween mask. Above is the mask as it appears on BHG.com and as it will be in the magazine. It looks great, but [...]
Crafty (& Handy)
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Holidays
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Press
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Honor Roll
September 10, 2010
You know how sometimes you see a project that’s so amazing and original, you kinda kick yourself for not thinking of it yourself? That’s how I feel about Mama Mia’s Maternity Book. (via Ohdeedoh) OK, and here’s another example: Eliza. The Renegade Craft Fair is happening here in Chicago this weekend, yippee! Here’s a handy [...]
Honor Roll
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