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  • Warm Caramels and Blush | Making it Lovely

    Warm Caramels with a Hint of Blush

    The things I want tend to fall into a cohesive color palette. Shall we just ooh and ah over warm…
    September 2, 2021
  • IKEA Skarpo Armchairs

    Modern Garden Furniture Meets Fairy Whimsy

    I created a series of outdoor rooms when we added new fencing a few years ago (which has finally grayed…
    May 25, 2021
  • Living Room e-Design, Making it Lovely

    70s Chic TV Hideaway

    Can we get behind putting the TV back in armoires yet? Because sometimes it's a good solution (she says as…
    September 15, 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
  • 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
  • Antique Art Deco Dresser and Window with Roman Shade | Making it Lovely | One Room Challenge

    One Room Challenge: Week 6 (My Daughter’s Room Reveal!)

    Welcome! Come on in and take a look around! My daughter Eleanor, 10-years-old and an absolute delight, wanted a room…
    November 6, 2019
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  • Warm Caramels and Blush | Making it Lovely

    Warm Caramels with a Hint of Blush

    The things I want tend to fall into a cohesive color palette. Shall we just ooh and ah over warm caramels together? Plus a hint…

    September 2, 20214 commentsDecorating, Style
  • IKEA Skarpo Armchairs

    Modern Garden Furniture Meets Fairy Whimsy

    I created a series of outdoor rooms when we added new fencing a few years ago (which has finally grayed nicely). Ideally, I would add…

    May 25, 20211 comment'O' for Outdoors, Decorating
  • Living Room e-Design, Making it Lovely

    70s Chic TV Hideaway

    Can we get behind putting the TV back in armoires yet? Because sometimes it’s a good solution (she says as she thinks of the troublemaking…

    September 15, 20207 commentsDecorating, Elsewhere
  • 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
  • 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
  • Antique Art Deco Dresser and Window with Roman Shade | Making it Lovely | One Room Challenge

    One Room Challenge: Week 6 (My Daughter’s Room Reveal!)

    Welcome! Come on in and take a look around! My daughter Eleanor, 10-years-old and an absolute delight, wanted a room makeover. She and I worked…

    November 6, 201936 commentsEleanor's Room, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House
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