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    Pink does love brown! Oof, this article on Millennial decorating trends. People are not thrilled, but is it accurate?I won't…
    March 6, 2020
  • Eleanor's Room: Blue | Making it Lovely | One Room Challenge

    An Alternative Version of My Daughter’s Room Makeover

    Eleanor and I had initially thought we would paint her room blue. She chose dark blue when she was five,…
    February 28, 2020
  • Pink Sofa Living Room | Making it Lovely

    Of Course I Included a Pink Sofa

    I enjoy working with clients so much, but am having a hard time figuring out how to meld my work…
    February 26, 2020
  • Pink Pants are the Best Pants

    Pink Pants are the Best Pants

    Truly. Although, these do come in a rather nice 'Italian Olive' color as well. Briggs Glasses (Jet Black Crystal), Warby…
    February 12, 2020
  • A Lovely Stardew Valley Inspired Kitchen | Making it Lovely

    A Lovely Stardew Valley Inspired Kitchen

    Art, design, and coding for funsies! The kids and I have been making pixel art lately and I've been using…
    January 17, 2020
  • A Winter Wonderland

    A New Year, A New Decade

    We're back from vacation and I'm feeling a mix of emotions as this new year begins. Nerves and excitement around…
    January 7, 2020
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  • Honor Roll

    Pink does love brown! Oof, this article on Millennial decorating trends. People are not thrilled, but is it accurate?I won’t be buying it (because if…

    March 6, 20203 commentsHonor Roll
  • Eleanor's Room: Blue | Making it Lovely | One Room Challenge

    An Alternative Version of My Daughter’s Room Makeover

    Eleanor and I had initially thought we would paint her room blue. She chose dark blue when she was five, and five years later still…

    February 28, 20208 comments'L' for Lighting, Eleanor's Room, The Victorian House
  • Pink Sofa Living Room | Making it Lovely

    Of Course I Included a Pink Sofa

    I enjoy working with clients so much, but am having a hard time figuring out how to meld my work with individuals and my desire…

    February 26, 20201 commentDecorating
  • Pink Pants are the Best Pants

    Pink Pants are the Best Pants

    Truly. Although, these do come in a rather nice ‘Italian Olive’ color as well. Briggs Glasses (Jet Black Crystal), Warby ParkerMy next pair of glasses!…

    February 12, 20205 commentsStyle
  • A Lovely Stardew Valley Inspired Kitchen | Making it Lovely

    A Lovely Stardew Valley Inspired Kitchen

    Art, design, and coding for funsies! The kids and I have been making pixel art lately and I’ve been using mine to change the look…

    January 17, 20204 comments'F' for Fun, 'T' for Tech, Decorating
  • A Winter Wonderland

    A New Year, A New Decade

    We’re back from vacation and I’m feeling a mix of emotions as this new year begins. Nerves and excitement around shifting my business toward client…

    January 7, 20202 commentsMy Life
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