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  • Brief Random Updates

    …after a week of absence while I worked on technical issues. I have a new home! Er, well, the website…
    July 17, 2009
  • 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…
    July 6, 2009
  • Up for the Challenge: We Won!

    I wanted to thank you all earlier, but I was waiting until I heard from Better Homes & Gardens… We…
    June 17, 2009
  • Up for the Challenge: The End

    Today is the last day to vote in the 48-Hour Challenge. The timing of the challenge was a bit crazy…
    June 12, 2009
  • Up for the Challenge: Part Five

    My last post for the Better Homes & Gardens 48-Hour Challenge went up today, and it's all about how we've…
    May 21, 2009
  • Chicago Tribune: “The Home Page”

    What a nice Mother's Day surprise… I'm in the Chicago Tribune Magazine today! I even got a mention on the…
    May 10, 2009
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  • Brief Random Updates

    …after a week of absence while I worked on technical issues. I have a new home! Er, well, the website does. Thanks for being patient…

    July 17, 200966 commentsMy Life, The Blog
  • 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 commentsFAQ, Style
  • Up for the Challenge: We Won!

    I wanted to thank you all earlier, but I was waiting until I heard from Better Homes & Gardens… We WON! Making it Lovely received…

    June 17, 2009128 commentsOutside, Press
  • Up for the Challenge: The End

    Today is the last day to vote in the 48-Hour Challenge. The timing of the challenge was a bit crazy (coinciding with my ninth month…

    June 12, 2009106 commentsOutside, Press
  • Up for the Challenge: Part Five

    My last post for the Better Homes & Gardens 48-Hour Challenge went up today, and it’s all about how we’ve been enjoying our front porch…

    May 21, 200929 commentsOutside, Press
  • Chicago Tribune: “The Home Page”

    What a nice Mother’s Day surprise… I’m in the Chicago Tribune Magazine today! I even got a mention on the cover, right below Simon Doonan.…

    May 10, 200937 commentsPress
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