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  • Style — February 2018 | Making it Lovely

    Style: February ’18

    A new day, a new week! Let's look at some pretty things to wear, yes? I had to pick up…
    February 5, 2018
  • Egyptian Exhibit at the Field Museum - Miniature Mummification

    It’s Personal

    I've been trying to distract myself with work and some easy projects as our family deals with some heavy news.…
    February 2, 2018
  • Jenna Lyons' Home in T Mag, photographed by Simon Watson

    Adding a Mirror Above the Fireplace

    We've lived here long enough and made what we have work for long enough that it's time to reevaluate and…
    January 23, 2018
  • Patching the Roof on a Leaky Victorian Turret

    The Roof Over Our Heads

    We tore the roof off of 2017! No, I mean that literally. It starts with an uncertain question. “Is that…
    January 18, 2018
  • Megan Pflug Linen Closet Makeover for One Kings Lane, Photo by Lesley Unruh

    Organizing the Linen Closet

    Why do little closets take so long to work on!? I spent hours cleaning, purging, and organizing our linen closet…
    January 16, 2018
  • Sea Ranch Supergraphics by Barbara Stauffacher Solomon

    Honor Roll

    "Oh no, we're out of money for our building! How will we add detail and interest?"* Barbara Stauffacher Solomon's supergraphics…
    January 12, 2018
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  • Style — February 2018 | Making it Lovely

    Style: February ’18

    A new day, a new week! Let’s look at some pretty things to wear, yes? I had to pick up some storage bins for the…

    February 5, 20182 commentsStyle
  • Egyptian Exhibit at the Field Museum - Miniature Mummification

    It’s Personal

    I’ve been trying to distract myself with work and some easy projects as our family deals with some heavy news. It hasn’t really been working.…

    February 2, 201818 commentsMy Life
  • Jenna Lyons' Home in T Mag, photographed by Simon Watson

    Adding a Mirror Above the Fireplace

    We’ve lived here long enough and made what we have work for long enough that it’s time to reevaluate and really hone in on some…

    January 23, 201867 commentsDecorating, Double Parlor, The Victorian House
  • Patching the Roof on a Leaky Victorian Turret

    The Roof Over Our Heads

    We tore the roof off of 2017! No, I mean that literally. It starts with an uncertain question. “Is that water damage?” Followed a week…

    January 18, 20185 commentsThe Victorian House
  • Megan Pflug Linen Closet Makeover for One Kings Lane, Photo by Lesley Unruh

    Organizing the Linen Closet

    Why do little closets take so long to work on!? I spent hours cleaning, purging, and organizing our linen closet yesterday. And it looks better!…

    January 16, 20189 commentsThe Victorian House
  • Sea Ranch Supergraphics by Barbara Stauffacher Solomon

    Honor Roll

    “Oh no, we’re out of money for our building! How will we add detail and interest?”* Barbara Stauffacher Solomon’s supergraphics to the rescue. * Paraphrasing,…

    January 12, 20184 commentsHonor Roll
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