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  • Nicole Balch Design
  • House Tour
    • Our Current Home (The Victorian)
    • Our First Home (The Bungalow)
  • Shop Our House
  • Outdoor Lounge Area

    Looking Ahead to the Backyard

    I've been paying attention to outdoor seating areas, looking for ideas and thinking about what we're going to do with…
    June 26, 2013
  • Eleanor and Her Doll

    Eleanor’s Girl

    I wanted an American Girl doll when I was a kid. Not just any doll though — I wanted Molly.…
    June 25, 2013
  • The Dated House

    The Dated House

    This was another strong contender in our house hunt. It's not far from The Crazy House (which we are still…
    June 24, 2013
  • Honor Roll

    I don't know about this, Miley. WTF? Thanks for the alphabet soup "twerk" image though. Her hair still can't touch…
    June 21, 2013
  • EleanorTenenbaum

    Eleanor Tenenbaum

    E was with me a few days ago at the Chicago Kate Spade store, where they have Scalamandré zebra wallpaper…
    June 20, 2013
  • Making it Lovely's Summer Uniform

    My Summer Uniform

    A loose, easy dress, comfy shoes, a roomy tote, and sunglasses: that's my standard summer look. Throw in a little…
    June 18, 2013
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  • Outdoor Lounge Area

    Looking Ahead to the Backyard

    I’ve been paying attention to outdoor seating areas, looking for ideas and thinking about what we’re going to do with the porches and small patio…

    June 26, 20137 commentsExterior & Garden, The Victorian House
  • Eleanor and Her Doll

    Eleanor’s Girl

    I wanted an American Girl doll when I was a kid. Not just any doll though — I wanted Molly. My mom and I would…

    June 25, 201382 commentsMy Life, Parenting
  • The Dated House

    The Dated House

    This was another strong contender in our house hunt. It’s not far from The Crazy House (which we are still intrigued by). When Brandon and…

    June 24, 201335 commentsMy Life
  • Honor Roll

    I don’t know about this, Miley. WTF? Thanks for the alphabet soup “twerk” image though. Her hair still can’t touch Tilda’s. This cake made me…

    June 21, 20133 commentsHonor Roll
  • EleanorTenenbaum

    Eleanor Tenenbaum

    E was with me a few days ago at the Chicago Kate Spade store, where they have Scalamandré zebra wallpaper in the bathroom. She loved…

    June 20, 201334 comments'W' for Wallpaper, Parenting
  • Making it Lovely's Summer Uniform

    My Summer Uniform

    A loose, easy dress, comfy shoes, a roomy tote, and sunglasses: that’s my standard summer look. Throw in a little color via nail polish and…

    June 18, 201320 commentsStyle
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