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  • Uneven Sink

    A Few Quirks

    I've repaired the corners in nook above the closet sink! I'm chuffed about this, though I don't look it. I've…
    January 12, 2016
  • Smashing Pumpkins' Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness

    Honor Roll

    The story behind the cover art for Smashing Pumpkins' Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. Brandon gave me the new…
    January 8, 2016
  • Closet Layout 2

    Closet Plans and Layout

    Being surrounded by all of your clothes as you drift off to a peaceful slumber really kicks up that urge…
    January 6, 2016
  • Nicole and Calvin Balch

    Hello, 2016

    2015 felt a little flip-floppitty. Right? All ideas and not enough follow through. Enough of that, I say. Focus! I…
    January 4, 2016
  • Ten Months Old (Calvin's Monthly Photo)

    A Look Back at 2015

    2015: Year. Of. Many. Rugs. (Kidding! Sort of.) It was also the year my sister got married, I taught at…
    December 22, 2015
  • Making it Lovely's Home Library in HGTV Magazine's Christmas 2015 Issue

    Our Home, Featured in HGTV Magazine’s Christmas Issue

    Someone from HGTV Magazine reached out to me back in December of last year. Would we be interested in having…
    December 17, 2015
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  • Uneven Sink

    A Few Quirks

    I’ve repaired the corners in nook above the closet sink! I’m chuffed about this, though I don’t look it. I’ve only primed the walls, so…

    January 12, 201623 commentsBedroom Closet / Dressing Room, The Victorian House
  • Smashing Pumpkins' Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness

    Honor Roll

    The story behind the cover art for Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. Brandon gave me the new Deluxe edition for Christmas. If…

    January 8, 20162 commentsHonor Roll
  • Closet Layout 2

    Closet Plans and Layout

    Being surrounded by all of your clothes as you drift off to a peaceful slumber really kicks up that urge to pare down, especially with…

    January 6, 201626 commentsBedroom Closet / Dressing Room, The Victorian House
  • Nicole and Calvin Balch

    Hello, 2016

    2015 felt a little flip-floppitty. Right? All ideas and not enough follow through. Enough of that, I say. Focus! I get super excited at the…

    January 4, 20162 commentsMy Life, The Blog, The Victorian House
  • Ten Months Old (Calvin's Monthly Photo)

    A Look Back at 2015

    2015: Year. Of. Many. Rugs. (Kidding! Sort of.) It was also the year my sister got married, I taught at Columbia college, and I did…

    December 22, 20157 commentsMy Life, Press, The Blog, The Victorian House
  • Making it Lovely's Home Library in HGTV Magazine's Christmas 2015 Issue

    Our Home, Featured in HGTV Magazine’s Christmas Issue

    Someone from HGTV Magazine reached out to me back in December of last year. Would we be interested in having our home featured? Yes! Scouting…

    December 17, 201530 commentsHolidays, My Life, Press, The Victorian House
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