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  • Fiddle Leaf Fig

    Death of a Houseplant

    When do you give up on a houseplant? I brought home my fiddle leaf fig in October, 2012. It dropped…
    December 17, 2014
  • Cast Iron Antique Stove

    The Search for a New Tradition

    We celebrate Christmas Eve at my sister-in-law's home for dinner. Brandon's family always has Swedish meatballs, creamed spinach, garlic mashed…
    December 15, 2014
  • Ellington Handbags Giveaway #24MerryDays

    24 Merry Days Giveaway: Win Two Ellington Bags!

    Each day this December through Christmas Eve, there is a giveaway being hosted by one of twenty four bloggers taking…
    December 9, 2014
  • Christmas Fireplace Decorating #Target #MakingitLovely

    The Fireplace Mantel, Decorated for Christmas

    This post is sponsored by Target. Shop Home Décor for modern luxury made easy. Confession: we waited until after Thanksgiving to put our…
    December 8, 2014
  • Secretary Desk | Making it Lovely

    Madame Secretary

    I mentioned a couple of months ago that I wanted to add a secretary desk to the library because the…
    December 3, 2014
  • Calvin's Monthly Photo (Two Months Old)

    Two Months Old (Calvin’s Monthly Photo)

    There's the smiley baby we know around here! Such a difference from last months picture. Also? Hobbes! Watterson never licensed…
    December 2, 2014
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  • Fiddle Leaf Fig

    Death of a Houseplant

    When do you give up on a houseplant? I brought home my fiddle leaf fig in October, 2012. It dropped some leaves, but I quickly…

    December 17, 201453 commentsDouble Parlor, The Victorian House
  • Cast Iron Antique Stove

    The Search for a New Tradition

    We celebrate Christmas Eve at my sister-in-law’s home for dinner. Brandon’s family always has Swedish meatballs, creamed spinach, garlic mashed potatoes, fresh bread, and a…

    December 15, 2014112 commentsCooking
  • Ellington Handbags Giveaway #24MerryDays

    24 Merry Days Giveaway: Win Two Ellington Bags!

    Each day this December through Christmas Eve, there is a giveaway being hosted by one of twenty four bloggers taking part in 24 Merry Days.…

    December 9, 201434 comments'F' for Freebies
  • Christmas Fireplace Decorating #Target #MakingitLovely

    The Fireplace Mantel, Decorated for Christmas

    This post is sponsored by Target. Shop Home Décor for modern luxury made easy. Confession: we waited until after Thanksgiving to put our tree up, but I started…

    December 8, 201421 commentsDouble Parlor, Holidays, The Victorian House
  • Secretary Desk | Making it Lovely

    Madame Secretary

    I mentioned a couple of months ago that I wanted to add a secretary desk to the library because the room needed a piece with…

    December 3, 201425 commentsDouble Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
  • Calvin's Monthly Photo (Two Months Old)

    Two Months Old (Calvin’s Monthly Photo)

    There’s the smiley baby we know around here! Such a difference from last months picture. Also? Hobbes! Watterson never licensed the characters but we did…

    December 2, 201410 commentsParenting, Photography
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