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  • Bent-Ply Danish Dining Chairs

    Honor Roll

    My sister and brother-in-law closed on their very first house yesterday! I'm absolutely thrilled for them, and I get to…
    February 24, 2017
  • Kenilworth Home, Oak Park, IL

    Dream House Alert

    One of my favorite houses in Oak Park's Frank Lloyd Wright historic district is up for sale! It's 'favorite' status…
    February 21, 2017
  • See ya, old intercom!

    Good Riddance!

    I ripped out the intercom on the third floor a few hours ago. It connected with one at the back…
    February 17, 2017
  • The Playroom to Home Office Layout

    I have a 27" iMac on my desk with two external backup drives, a memory card reader, full keyboard with…
    February 16, 2017
  • Legrand Adorne Light Switch | Making it Lovely

    With the Push of a Button

    This post is sponsored by Legrand. The first and second floors retained most of the original Victorian hardware but there…
    February 13, 2017
  • Oh Happy Day for IKEA - Pink Tabletop

    Pink Tabletop

    Image: Oh Happy Day for IKEA If you, like me, are a fan of pink (understatement), now is the time…
    February 9, 2017
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  • Bent-Ply Danish Dining Chairs

    Honor Roll

    My sister and brother-in-law closed on their very first house yesterday! I’m absolutely thrilled for them, and I get to see the place in person…

    February 24, 20178 commentsHonor Roll
  • Kenilworth Home, Oak Park, IL

    Dream House Alert

    One of my favorite houses in Oak Park’s Frank Lloyd Wright historic district is up for sale! It’s ‘favorite’ status is based solely on the…

    February 21, 201714 commentsLocal
  • See ya, old intercom!

    Good Riddance!

    I ripped out the intercom on the third floor a few hours ago. It connected with one at the back door, a holdover from when…

    February 17, 20173 commentsAttic, The Victorian House
  • The Playroom to Home Office Layout

    I have a 27″ iMac on my desk with two external backup drives, a memory card reader, full keyboard with number pad, and a Wacom…

    February 16, 201716 commentsMy Office, The Victorian House
  • Legrand Adorne Light Switch | Making it Lovely

    With the Push of a Button

    This post is sponsored by Legrand. The first and second floors retained most of the original Victorian hardware but there was a mishmash of light…

    February 13, 201712 commentsAttic, Guest Room, The Victorian House
  • Oh Happy Day for IKEA - Pink Tabletop

    Pink Tabletop

    Image: Oh Happy Day for IKEA If you, like me, are a fan of pink (understatement), now is the time to stock up. Retailers tend…

    February 9, 201712 comments'D' for Dining, Decorating
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