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    • Our Current Home (The Victorian)
    • Our First Home (The Bungalow)
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  • Morning Walk

    Why We Bought Our Victorian House

    How much of this have I shared already? I feel like I've touched on the reasons why we chose this…
    September 18, 2013
  • Fabrics for the Kids’ Rooms

    I was considering patterned fabrics like this or this for Eleanor's curtains, but I wasn't in love with anything. Thus,…
    September 17, 2013
  • Fireplace Decoration Inspiration

    Honor Roll

    There are a few happenings happening around town soon. Check it. Chicago Home + Garden will be hosting its fourth…
    September 16, 2013
  • August's Bedding

    Wallpaper in August’s Room (A Cautionary Tale)

    August's room was already wallpapered with pale blue and white stripes when we bought the house. August is an awesome…
    September 12, 2013
  • Eleanor's Room

    Eleanor’s Room (Let’s Call This “The Before”)

    Brandon and I wanted the kids settled in as soon as possible, so we made their rooms a priority. They…
    September 11, 2013
  • Fab Kitchen Finds

    Fun Updates for the Kitchen

    I'm focused on getting our kitchen set up right now. I want to honor the old Victorian touches, but bring…
    September 10, 2013
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  • Morning Walk

    Why We Bought Our Victorian House

    How much of this have I shared already? I feel like I’ve touched on the reasons why we chose this house, but I don’t think…

    September 18, 201332 commentsFAQ, Local, My Life, The Victorian House
  • Fabrics for the Kids’ Rooms

    I was considering patterned fabrics like this or this for Eleanor’s curtains, but I wasn’t in love with anything. Thus, solid curtains! Groundbreaking! Either these…

    September 17, 201328 comments'F' for Fabric, August's Room, Eleanor's Room, The Victorian House
  • Fireplace Decoration Inspiration

    Honor Roll

    There are a few happenings happening around town soon. Check it. Chicago Home + Garden will be hosting its fourth annual Chairs for Charity on…

    September 16, 20135 commentsHonor Roll
  • August's Bedding

    Wallpaper in August’s Room (A Cautionary Tale)

    August’s room was already wallpapered with pale blue and white stripes when we bought the house. August is an awesome little boy, but he’s not…

    September 12, 201360 commentsAugust's Room, The Victorian House
  • Eleanor's Room

    Eleanor’s Room (Let’s Call This “The Before”)

    Brandon and I wanted the kids settled in as soon as possible, so we made their rooms a priority. They both took to the home…

    September 11, 201332 commentsEleanor's Room
  • Fab Kitchen Finds

    Fun Updates for the Kitchen

    I’m focused on getting our kitchen set up right now. I want to honor the old Victorian touches, but bring it up to date without…

    September 10, 201338 commentsDecorating
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