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  • The House That Lars Built: Kitchen Update

    Honor Roll

    Working on the laundry room. What day is it? What time is it? I pretty much live in there now,…
    July 20, 2018
  • Stock Cabinets, Brass Faucet, Schoolhouse Sconce

    Laundry Room Progress

    The tile is in and grouted! The cabinets, washer, and dryer all made their way downstairs today! There's still so…
    July 17, 2018
  • 5 Easy Pieces - Wardrobe Basics

    Five Easy Pieces: My Current Wardrobe Staples

    These are the easy to reach for pieces. The tops look great dressed down with jeans (Madewell's 10" skinny high-rise…
    July 13, 2018
  • DIY Tile Installation, End of Day 3

    Tiling the Basement Laundry Room

    Today, I grout! But first, let’s take a look at the tiling progress I’ve made. I started by finding the…
    July 11, 2018
  • Miss Mustard Seed Hand-Painted Landscape Mural

    Honor Roll

    I still haven't finished tiling the laundry room! Curses! I caught the reveal of Miss Mustard Seed's hand-painted landscape mural…
    July 6, 2018
  • Laying Schluter Ditra for Tile | Making it Lovely

    Laying Ditra to Prep for Tile

    Still prepping for tile! I underestimated the amount of work it would take to DIY this install. I imagined it…
    July 2, 2018
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  • The House That Lars Built: Kitchen Update

    Honor Roll

    Working on the laundry room. What day is it? What time is it? I pretty much live in there now, emerging only to eat or…

    July 20, 20184 commentsHonor Roll
  • Stock Cabinets, Brass Faucet, Schoolhouse Sconce

    Laundry Room Progress

    The tile is in and grouted! The cabinets, washer, and dryer all made their way downstairs today! There’s still so much to do! Oof. Tiling…

    July 17, 201821 commentsBasement, Laundry Room, The Victorian House
  • 5 Easy Pieces - Wardrobe Basics

    Five Easy Pieces: My Current Wardrobe Staples

    These are the easy to reach for pieces. The tops look great dressed down with jeans (Madewell’s 10″ skinny high-rise styles are my favorites), or…

    July 13, 20189 commentsStyle
  • DIY Tile Installation, End of Day 3

    Tiling the Basement Laundry Room

    Today, I grout! But first, let’s take a look at the tiling progress I’ve made. I started by finding the center of the room, then…

    July 11, 201810 commentsBasement, Crafty (& Handy), Laundry Room, The Victorian House
  • Miss Mustard Seed Hand-Painted Landscape Mural

    Honor Roll

    I still haven’t finished tiling the laundry room! Curses! I caught the reveal of Miss Mustard Seed’s hand-painted landscape mural in her dining room though,…

    July 6, 20183 commentsHonor Roll
  • Laying Schluter Ditra for Tile | Making it Lovely

    Laying Ditra to Prep for Tile

    Still prepping for tile! I underestimated the amount of work it would take to DIY this install. I imagined it like this. Bring tile home,…

    July 2, 20188 commentsBasement, Crafty (& Handy), Laundry Room, The Victorian House
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