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  • Making it Lovely: 2012

    Now We Are Six

    The blog, that is. Here's a look at what I've shared over the last six years here on Making it…
  • Life List Item: Make Enough Money to Support My Family

    Breadwinning

    I'm the sole provider for our family now. Officially. I posted a single political link out of a dozen cute…
  • Blog Sponsorship and Advertising

    I'd like to talk to you about the monetization of blogs, and specifically of my blog, Making it Lovely. I…
  • DIY Painting Tips, Tricks, and a Step-by-Step Guide

    My dad was a handyman, and I grew up helping him. I've painted my home from top to bottom, as…
  • New Page: Rug Sources

    One of the most frequent questions I get is "Where did you get that pink zigzag rug in your living…
  • 2010 Making it Lovely Survey

    Making it Lovely turned three this year — hooray! I have big plans for this little ol’ blog, but I’d…
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    Now We Are Six

    Making it Lovely: 2012

    The blog, that is. Here’s a look at what I’ve shared over the last six years here on Making it Lovely. 2007 January 2007 -…

    January 15, 201348 comments
  • FAQ, Me, My Life, The Blog

    Breadwinning

    Life List Item: Make Enough Money to Support My Family

    I’m the sole provider for our family now. Officially. I posted a single political link out of a dozen cute and fluffy links in last…

    September 25, 2012393 comments
  • FAQ

    Blog Sponsorship and Advertising

    I’d like to talk to you about the monetization of blogs, and specifically of my blog, Making it Lovely. I announced a new sponsored project…

    May 7, 2010301 comments
  • FAQ, Painting

    DIY Painting Tips, Tricks, and a Step-by-Step Guide

    My dad was a handyman, and I grew up helping him. I’ve painted my home from top to bottom, as well as the houses and…

    March 9, 2010194 comments
  • FAQ

    2010 Making it Lovely Survey

    Making it Lovely turned three this year — hooray! I have big plans for this little ol’ blog, but I’d love some feedback from all…

    February 15, 201022 comments
  • FAQ, Painting

    Paint Colors

    I’ve added a new section to the site where I’ll list sources for various things used throughout my home. I’ve started with paint colors, and…

    November 9, 200929 comments
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