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  • LG and Jason Vincent at Taste of the Nation Chicago for No Kid Hungry

    LG at Taste of the Nation Chicago for No Kid Hungry

    This post is in partnership with LG Electronics. There are Taste of the Nation events held in cities across America…
    October 11, 2016
  • Pink Kid's Room, Making it Lovely

    In the Pink

    I'm narrowing down my One Room Challenge color choices for both entryways, and the second and third floor halls. Is…
    October 10, 2016
  • Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for The New York Times

    Honor Roll

    Why won't midcentury modern design die? It seems the 40-year rule is at play, among other factors. Go! Go! You…
    October 7, 2016
  • Making it Lovely's One Room Challenge (Before Shots)

    One Room Challenge: Week 1 (the Before Shots)

    I'm thrilled to be taking part in the One Room Challenge again! A huge thank you to Linda at Calling…
    October 5, 2016
  • Trying on Glasses at MyEyeDr.

    MyEyeDr. Launches in Chicagoland

    This post is sponsored by MyEyeDr. Join me at their launch event this Wednesday in Evanston! MyEyeDr. has been around…
    October 3, 2016
  • Beige

    Honor Roll (and an Invitation!)

    The beigification of American homes. Blame HGTV and the house-flipping heydey of the 90s. Michael Chabon wrote a lovely account…
    September 30, 2016
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  • LG and Jason Vincent at Taste of the Nation Chicago for No Kid Hungry

    LG at Taste of the Nation Chicago for No Kid Hungry

    This post is in partnership with LG Electronics. There are Taste of the Nation events held in cities across America to benefit No Kid Hungry,…

    October 11, 20160 commentsCooking, Food
  • Pink Kid's Room, Making it Lovely

    In the Pink

    I’m narrowing down my One Room Challenge color choices for both entryways, and the second and third floor halls. Is it too much pink, I’m…

    October 10, 201611 commentsDecorating
  • Photo by Daniel Gonzalez for The New York Times

    Honor Roll

    Why won’t midcentury modern design die? It seems the 40-year rule is at play, among other factors. Go! Go! You can do it! Perhaps you…

    October 7, 20161 commentHonor Roll
  • Making it Lovely's One Room Challenge (Before Shots)

    One Room Challenge: Week 1 (the Before Shots)

    I’m thrilled to be taking part in the One Room Challenge again! A huge thank you to Linda at Calling it Home for organizing the…

    October 5, 201648 commentsAttic, Entryway, Hallway, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House
  • Trying on Glasses at MyEyeDr.

    MyEyeDr. Launches in Chicagoland

    This post is sponsored by MyEyeDr. Join me at their launch event this Wednesday in Evanston! MyEyeDr. has been around for 15 years and is…

    October 3, 201627 commentsUncategorized
  • Beige

    Honor Roll (and an Invitation!)

    The beigification of American homes. Blame HGTV and the house-flipping heydey of the 90s. Michael Chabon wrote a lovely account of taking his 13-year-old son…

    September 30, 20161 commentHonor Roll
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