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  • Frank Lloyd Wright - Coonley Estate

    Honor Roll

    The Coonley Estate (a Frank Lloyd Wright classic in Riverside, IL) can be yours for $390,000, cash (down from $1.3…
    February 20, 2015
  • Stripping Wallpaper

    Starting to Strip

    The wallpaper in August's room, that is. He had already gotten a head start on removing the wallpaper shortly after…
    February 19, 2015
  • Our Dresses for My Sister’s Wedding

    My sister, Ashley, is getting married in September! She found her wedding dress months ago, and it's beautiful. Ivory with…
    February 17, 2015
  • Calvin's Nursery | Making it Lovely

    Calvin’s Nursery

    The nursery is ready! Let's take a look, shall we? The white walls are perfect. They keep the room from…
    February 11, 2015
  • Vintage Painting of Venice

    Your Thoughts on Original vs. Mass-Produced Art?

    I've talked a little about the vintage painting over my fireplace before. I like it, but it's not my favorite.…
    February 9, 2015
  • The Crib!

    Progress in the Nursery

    Calvin's nursery is coming along! It's fully functional now, but there are pictures to be hung, toys and books to…
    February 5, 2015
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  • Frank Lloyd Wright - Coonley Estate

    Honor Roll

    The Coonley Estate (a Frank Lloyd Wright classic in Riverside, IL) can be yours for $390,000, cash (down from $1.3 million). It may need some…

    February 20, 20150 commentsHonor Roll
  • Stripping Wallpaper

    Starting to Strip

    The wallpaper in August’s room, that is. He had already gotten a head start on removing the wallpaper shortly after we moved in, so we’re…

    February 19, 20152 commentsAugust's Room, The Victorian House
  • Our Dresses for My Sister’s Wedding

    My sister, Ashley, is getting married in September! She found her wedding dress months ago, and it’s beautiful. Ivory with lace and a little beading,…

    February 17, 201514 commentsStyle
  • Calvin's Nursery | Making it Lovely

    Calvin’s Nursery

    The nursery is ready! Let’s take a look, shall we? The white walls are perfect. They keep the room from feeling weighed down by all…

    February 11, 201553 commentsCalvin's Room, The Victorian House
  • Vintage Painting of Venice

    Your Thoughts on Original vs. Mass-Produced Art?

    I’ve talked a little about the vintage painting over my fireplace before. I like it, but it’s not my favorite. It doesn’t ‘speak to me’…

    February 9, 201573 comments'A' for Art, Decorating
  • The Crib!

    Progress in the Nursery

    Calvin’s nursery is coming along! It’s fully functional now, but there are pictures to be hung, toys and books to be brought in, and maybe…

    February 5, 201510 commentsCalvin's Room, The Victorian House
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