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  • DIY Striped Painted Armoire, After

    DIY Striped Armoire Surprise

    Sponsored by ScotchBlue™ Painter’s Tape. I spotted an armoire on Jubilee Furniture's blog not long after Calvin had been born.…
    January 8, 2015
  • Three Months Old (Calvin's Monthly Photo)

    Three Months Old (Calvin’s Monthly Photo)

    He's looking up at his mama, two months in a row. That's where I stand — just out of frame…
    January 7, 2015
  • Vintage Painting Over the Bed | Making it Lovely

    At a Snail’s Pace

    This post is sponsored by Target. Shop Home Décor for modern luxury made easy. Our bedroom has been a work in progress for…
    January 6, 2015
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    Hello, 2015

    Back at it after a short break! First off, thank you for all of your suggestions for Christmas dinner. We…
    January 5, 2015
  • Christmas Ornaments | Making it Lovely

    Happy Holidays

    Eleanor and August had a lot of fun decorating the tree this year. The front part at least, up to…
    December 22, 2014
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    Honor Roll

    Watching the creative process is always fascinating. Aaron Draplin walks us through his approach to creating a logo. He has…
    December 19, 2014
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  • DIY Striped Painted Armoire, After

    DIY Striped Armoire Surprise

    Sponsored by ScotchBlue™ Painter’s Tape. I spotted an armoire on Jubilee Furniture’s blog not long after Calvin had been born. I’d been looking for something…

    January 8, 201530 commentsCrafty (& Handy)
  • Three Months Old (Calvin's Monthly Photo)

    Three Months Old (Calvin’s Monthly Photo)

    He’s looking up at his mama, two months in a row. That’s where I stand — just out of frame — taking these photos with…

    January 7, 20158 commentsParenting, Photography
  • Vintage Painting Over the Bed | Making it Lovely

    At a Snail’s Pace

    This post is sponsored by Target. Shop Home Décor for modern luxury made easy. Our bedroom has been a work in progress for a long time now. In…

    January 6, 201527 commentsOur Bedroom, The Victorian House
  • #DavidBowieIs

    Hello, 2015

    Back at it after a short break! First off, thank you for all of your suggestions for Christmas dinner. We borrowed a second slow cooker…

    January 5, 201512 commentsArtsy, Local, My Life
  • Christmas Ornaments | Making it Lovely

    Happy Holidays

    Eleanor and August had a lot of fun decorating the tree this year. The front part at least, up to about four feet high. They…

    December 22, 201427 commentsDouble Parlor, Holidays, Home Library, My Life, The Victorian House
  • The Best Bar Carts

    Honor Roll

    Watching the creative process is always fascinating. Aaron Draplin walks us through his approach to creating a logo. He has more videos too! “Nurse, I’m…

    December 19, 20143 commentsHonor Roll
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