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  • Nicole Balch Design
  • House Tour
    • Our Current Home (The Victorian)
    • Our First Home (The Bungalow)
  • Shop Our House
  • Window Treatments

    I’ve added another page to the new sources section: Window Treatments. I hope it’s helpful!
  • 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…
  • Working With Digital Paint Swatches

    Here's a question from my recent FAQ post. Nicole wrote: Maybe this is a silly question, but how did you…
  • How I Got My Baby to Sleep Through the Night (Without Crying)

    I get a shower each morning too. Now, let me preface this entire post by saying that I think temperament…
  • Picking Perfect Pink Paint

    It's no secret that pink is my favorite color, and I believe that pink can be a beautiful wall color…
  • FAQ Week

    I’m aiming for a post per day this week, each addressing a frequently asked question. On the roster so far……
  • FAQ, Parenting

    How I Got My Baby to Sleep Through the Night (Without Crying)

    I get a shower each morning too. Now, let me preface this entire post by saying that I think temperament has a lot to do…

    July 22, 200986 comments
  • FAQ, Painting

    Picking Perfect Pink Paint

    It’s no secret that pink is my favorite color, and I believe that pink can be a beautiful wall color when chosen well. Unfortunately, it’s…

    July 20, 200986 comments
  • FAQ

    FAQ Week

    I’m aiming for a post per day this week, each addressing a frequently asked question. On the roster so far… * Picking Perfect Pink Paint…

    July 20, 200948 comments
  • FAQ, Style

    Style: July ’09 (Includes the Behind-the-Scenes Process)

    I’m asked constantly how I put these style posts together, so today I’m showing you the behind-the-scenes process. It works the same way whether I’m…

    July 6, 200945 comments
  • FAQ, Pink Loves Brown

    FAQ: Product Photography (Part Two)

    Lighting Setup for Photographing Products

    In part one, I discussed a few different options for product photography. Here, I’ll focus on taking a good photo against a white background. That’s…

    October 16, 200849 comments
  • FAQ, Pink Loves Brown

    FAQ: Product Photography (Part One)

    A lot of people have asked me if I have any tips for taking product photos. I’m not an expert photographer by any means, but…

    October 15, 200821 comments
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