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    Organizing August’s Books

    August is really into books lately. We used to keep all of his baby board books in a box on…
    March 4, 2013
  • Honor Roll

    Getting married? Having a party? Might I persuade you to decorate with stripes? OK, might this? On competition. Everything else…
    March 1, 2013
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    That Dress I Wore to Alt Summit

    I didn't put together a full recap of everything I wore to Alt (just the sequins), but I've been asked…
    February 28, 2013
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    A Striped Rug for August’s Room

    So, I bought this striped rug for August's room. It was on sale, 50% off (still is), and I was…
    February 27, 2013
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    The Vintage Bazaar at DANK Haus, Chicago

    The weekend after Valentine's Day, The Vintage Bazaar popped up again in Chicago. Brandon and I last went when it…
    February 26, 2013
  • Making it Lovely 2013 Reader Survey Results: Demographics

    2013 Making it Lovely Reader Survey

    Thank you, everyone, for taking my 2013 reader survey recently. Below are the results. I would have had this information…
    February 25, 2013
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  • Kids' Books

    Organizing August’s Books

    August is really into books lately. We used to keep all of his baby board books in a box on the floor, between the glider…

    March 4, 201324 commentsAugust's Room
  • Honor Roll

    Getting married? Having a party? Might I persuade you to decorate with stripes? OK, might this? On competition. Everything else I wanted to share with…

    March 1, 201312 commentsHonor Roll
  • Printed Cameo Dress

    That Dress I Wore to Alt Summit

    I didn’t put together a full recap of everything I wore to Alt (just the sequins), but I’ve been asked so many times about the…

    February 28, 201321 commentsStyle
  • Dwell Studio Draper Ink Striped Rug

    A Striped Rug for August’s Room

    So, I bought this striped rug for August’s room. It was on sale, 50% off (still is), and I was blinded by a sense of…

    February 27, 201329 comments'R' for Rugs, August's Room
  • Goods at The Vintage Bazaar, Chicago

    The Vintage Bazaar at DANK Haus, Chicago

    The weekend after Valentine’s Day, The Vintage Bazaar popped up again in Chicago. Brandon and I last went when it was a part of The…

    February 26, 201314 commentsMe, My Life
  • Making it Lovely 2013 Reader Survey Results: Demographics

    2013 Making it Lovely Reader Survey

    Thank you, everyone, for taking my 2013 reader survey recently. Below are the results. I would have had this information to share with you much…

    February 25, 201346 commentsFAQ, The Blog
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