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  • Warm Caramels and Blush | Making it Lovely

    Warm Caramels with a Hint of Blush

    The things I want tend to fall into a cohesive color palette. Shall we just ooh and ah over warm…
    September 2, 2021
  • The Lovely Garden, June 2021 | Making it Lovely

    Gardening Through Grief

    I feel sad, but my garden looks great! The roses I still have in my garden are hardy and easy…
    June 7, 2021
  • IKEA Skarpo Armchairs

    Modern Garden Furniture Meets Fairy Whimsy

    I created a series of outdoor rooms when we added new fencing a few years ago (which has finally grayed…
    May 25, 2021
  • Dutch Bike | Gazelle Bicycle | Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Oak Park, IL | Making it Lovely

    My New (Old) Dutch Bicycle

    I am the new owner of a used Gazelle! It's so fun to ride around town. I had been deep…
    May 5, 2021
  • Lovely Kitchen Mod for Stardew Valley by Lulu Lovely

    Stardew Valley Lovely Kitchen Mod

    I made a version of this last year for myself. I've expanded on it since then, making it possible to…
    March 26, 2021
  • 1st Floor Bathroom Design | Making it Lovely

    Bathroom Design Plans

    "This will be quick and easy," she thought. I went into this project thinking that this wouldn't be too difficult.…
    March 11, 2021
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  • Warm Caramels and Blush | Making it Lovely

    Warm Caramels with a Hint of Blush

    The things I want tend to fall into a cohesive color palette. Shall we just ooh and ah over warm caramels together? Plus a hint…

    September 2, 20214 commentsDecorating, Style
  • The Lovely Garden, June 2021 | Making it Lovely

    Gardening Through Grief

    I feel sad, but my garden looks great! The roses I still have in my garden are hardy and easy to keep alive, and they’re…

    June 7, 202117 commentsExterior & Garden, The Victorian House
  • IKEA Skarpo Armchairs

    Modern Garden Furniture Meets Fairy Whimsy

    I created a series of outdoor rooms when we added new fencing a few years ago (which has finally grayed nicely). Ideally, I would add…

    May 25, 20211 comment'O' for Outdoors, Decorating
  • Dutch Bike | Gazelle Bicycle | Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Oak Park, IL | Making it Lovely

    My New (Old) Dutch Bicycle

    I am the new owner of a used Gazelle! It’s so fun to ride around town. I had been deep in research mode since Eleanor…

    May 5, 20213 comments'F' for Fun
  • Lovely Kitchen Mod for Stardew Valley by Lulu Lovely

    Stardew Valley Lovely Kitchen Mod

    I made a version of this last year for myself. I’ve expanded on it since then, making it possible to choose the colors of your…

    March 26, 20211 comment'F' for Fun
  • 1st Floor Bathroom Design | Making it Lovely

    Bathroom Design Plans

    “This will be quick and easy,” she thought. I went into this project thinking that this wouldn’t be too difficult. New wallpaper, a fresh coat…

    March 11, 202111 commentsBathrooms, The Victorian House
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