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  • Calvin, 14 Months Old

    Thirteen, Fourteen, and Fifteen Months Old (Calvin’s Monthly Photos)

    Calvin is walking, hooray! His vocabulary is growing, his teeth are numerous (he went from six to twelve, maybe more,…
    January 25, 2016
  • Honor Roll

    What Sesame Street's move to HBO means, and why Elmo is the worst. Grover fan 4 life! Print circulation is…
    January 22, 2016
  • Behind the Scenes, Shooting the #LoveYourThings Video with #Scotchgard at the Randolph Street Antiques Flea Market

    The #LoveYourThings Shoot with Scotchgard Brand at the Randolph Street Market

    I am a compensated Scotchgard Brand blogger ambassador. Opinions are my own and additional products used in the project were…
    January 21, 2016
  • Tiny DIY Assistant

    Getting the Closet Back in Order

    Here's the work that has been done in the closet since I last shared my 'to do' list. Rewire (sconce,…
    January 19, 2016
  • The Best Pink Lighting: Sconces, Pendants, Chandeliers, and Lamps in a Rosy Hue | Making it Lovely

    The Best Pink Lighting

    I bought a pair of pale pink ceramic lamps a decade ago. I loved them, and then one of my…
    January 14, 2016
  • 2006 Apartment Kitchen Bulletin Board

    Lessons Learned from a Hot Pink Room

    I was looking at my fan deck, eyeing the pinks and thinking about how many colors I've used over the…
    January 13, 2016
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  • Calvin, 14 Months Old

    Thirteen, Fourteen, and Fifteen Months Old (Calvin’s Monthly Photos)

    Calvin is walking, hooray! His vocabulary is growing, his teeth are numerous (he went from six to twelve, maybe more, all in the last couple…

    January 25, 20168 commentsParenting, Photography
  • Honor Roll

    What Sesame Street’s move to HBO means, and why Elmo is the worst. Grover fan 4 life! Print circulation is falling faster than most of…

    January 22, 20164 commentsHonor Roll
  • Behind the Scenes, Shooting the #LoveYourThings Video with #Scotchgard at the Randolph Street Antiques Flea Market

    The #LoveYourThings Shoot with Scotchgard Brand at the Randolph Street Market

    I am a compensated Scotchgard Brand blogger ambassador. Opinions are my own and additional products used in the project were selected by me. A few…

    January 21, 201614 comments'D' for Decorating, Local, Press
  • Tiny DIY Assistant

    Getting the Closet Back in Order

    Here’s the work that has been done in the closet since I last shared my ‘to do’ list. Rewire (sconce, ceiling fixture, two switches, two…

    January 19, 201612 commentsBedroom Closet / Dressing Room, The Victorian House
  • The Best Pink Lighting: Sconces, Pendants, Chandeliers, and Lamps in a Rosy Hue | Making it Lovely

    The Best Pink Lighting

    I bought a pair of pale pink ceramic lamps a decade ago. I loved them, and then one of my kids pushed one off a…

    January 14, 201614 comments'L' for Lighting, Decorating
  • 2006 Apartment Kitchen Bulletin Board

    Lessons Learned from a Hot Pink Room

    I was looking at my fan deck, eyeing the pinks and thinking about how many colors I’ve used over the years. Most of them have…

    January 13, 201610 commentsDecorating, Painting
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