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Let’s Style a TV Stand

Making it Lovely — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:06:14 +0000

Time to play one of my favorite games! I present a bunch of options — for styling a TV stand, in this case — and you tell me which items you’d pair together. I’ll tell you my choices too. Ready? Go!
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Let’s Have a Seat: Affordable Velvet Kitsch

Making it Lovely — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:56:33 +0000

The chairs could go more sophisticated, and the pillows could make a serious space more playful. Together though? Quirky. Kitschy. Way too much fun.

Fuchsia Nina Chair, Cost Plus World Market, $230
Fjälltåg Cushion (reverses to #8), IKEA, $10
Gopala Toss Pillow, Target, $38
Button Up Round Pillow, CB2, $20
Bailey Accent Wing Chair wit Nailhead Trim, Target, $280
Caper Elliott Wingback Chair, Cost Plus World Market, $230
Cat Eyeglasses Pillow, ModCloth, $60
Fjälltåg Cushion (reverses to #2), IKEA, $10

Let’s Put Together a Reading Corner

Making it Lovely — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:44:38 +0000

These are always fun for me to put together. Which pieces would you pick to pull together a little reading corner? Below, I’ll show you which ones I’d choose!
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A Girly Pink Bathroom

Making it Lovely — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:51:57 +0000

Eleanor was pretty excited about the Method soap that came this month. She claimed the pink bottle for herself and declared that the green one was for August, then washed her hands about twenty times. I told my contact over there that they have got the toddler market covered.

Inspired by the pink your sink campaign this month, I gathered a few options for a cute, girly bathroom.

p.s. Starting today, Method is asking its Facebook fans where it should donate $10,000 in support of breast cancer awareness and research. They’re taking nominations now.

Let’s Choose an Occasional Seating Area

Making it Lovely — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:52:46 +0000

I’ve been on the lookout for a good bench for a while now. For years, in fact. I don’t know if any of these are quite right for my home, but I like picturing these in a tucked away corner, in front of a window. Nothing so cozy as a favorite armchair or welcoming couch is needed here — just a quick perch for the occasional party guest when there are no other seats available.

I’ll show you which three things I’d choose below, and I’d love to know which you’d pick as well.
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Let’s Put Together a Nook

Making it Lovely — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:26:11 +0000

Which furniture, art, and lighting would you choose to put together a little nook? I’ll tell you what I’d choose below!
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Let’s Set the Table for a Simple Weeknight Dinner

Making it Lovely — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:30:57 +0000

Time to play! Which glasses, dinnerware, and flatware would you choose from to set a simple, everyday dinner table? I’ll tell you which ones I’d pick…
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Let’s Put Together a Modern Entryway

Making it Lovely — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:07:00 +0000

Let’s play a little game. I want to know which hook or rack, mirror, and console table you like together, and then I’ll show you what I’d choose!
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