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  • Naomi Watts at Home

    Brown is Back

    Can I just tell you how excited I am that brown is making a comeback in interiors? Of course nobody…
    October 27, 2016
  • Stairs and Floor After Pulling Up Carpet

    One Room Challenge: Week 4 (Those Stairs, That Hall)

    Some things look better (the ceiling and the third floor doors), most things look worse (everything else). It's gotta get…
    October 26, 2016
  • Nostalgic Warehouse Door Hardware

    One Room Challenge: Week 3 (Work Very Much in Progress)

    We have a ceiling in the hallway! It's all very exciting. I mean, it looks like this, but still. It's…
    October 19, 2016
  • High Waisted Pants

    Hooray, High Waisted Pants!

    I've always preferred a high waist. Tapered pants though? Combined with a high waist, and pleats? Sounds scary, looks awesome.…
    October 17, 2016
  • Bauhaus Costumes Triadic Ballet

    Honor Roll (and an Invitation!)

    These Bauhaus costumes are a delight. And I had never seen the Triadic Ballet (Das Triadische Ballet) before — every…
    October 14, 2016
  • Front Entryway Design Plan | Making it Lovely's One Room Challenge

    One Room Challenge: Week 2 (The Design Plan)

    Thank you to Linda at Calling it Home for inviting me to take part in the One Room Challenge again,…
    October 12, 2016
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  • Naomi Watts at Home

    Brown is Back

    Can I just tell you how excited I am that brown is making a comeback in interiors? Of course nobody just calls it “brown.” It’s…

    October 27, 201612 commentsDecorating
  • Stairs and Floor After Pulling Up Carpet

    One Room Challenge: Week 4 (Those Stairs, That Hall)

    Some things look better (the ceiling and the third floor doors), most things look worse (everything else). It’s gotta get worse before it gets better!…

    October 26, 201616 commentsAttic, Entryway, Hallway, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House, Upgrades and Maintenance
  • Nostalgic Warehouse Door Hardware

    One Room Challenge: Week 3 (Work Very Much in Progress)

    We have a ceiling in the hallway! It’s all very exciting. I mean, it looks like this, but still. It’s an improvement. It might be…

    October 19, 201619 commentsAttic, Entryway, Hallway, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House
  • High Waisted Pants

    Hooray, High Waisted Pants!

    I’ve always preferred a high waist. Tapered pants though? Combined with a high waist, and pleats? Sounds scary, looks awesome. Enjoy the little ham in…

    October 17, 20165 commentsStyle
  • Bauhaus Costumes Triadic Ballet

    Honor Roll (and an Invitation!)

    These Bauhaus costumes are a delight. And I had never seen the Triadic Ballet (Das Triadische Ballet) before — every still is art. Cook with…

    October 14, 20162 commentsHonor Roll
  • Front Entryway Design Plan | Making it Lovely's One Room Challenge

    One Room Challenge: Week 2 (The Design Plan)

    Thank you to Linda at Calling it Home for inviting me to take part in the One Room Challenge again, and thank you to my…

    October 12, 201640 commentsAttic, Entryway, Hallway, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House
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