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  • Front Entryway Design Plan | Making it Lovely's One Room Challenge

    One Room Challenge: Week 2 (The Design Plan)

    Thank you to Linda at Calling it Home for inviting me to take part in the One Room Challenge again,…
    October 12, 2016
  • Making it Lovely's One Room Challenge (Before Shots)

    One Room Challenge: Week 1 (the Before Shots)

    I'm thrilled to be taking part in the One Room Challenge again! A huge thank you to Linda at Calling…
    October 5, 2016
  • Quincy Black Cannonball Bed | Making it Lovely's One Room Challenge Bedroom

    One Room Challenge: Week 6 (the Bedroom and Den Final Reveal!)

    Today's the day! The final reveal of my One Room Challenge space! Our bedroom has an adjoining room that we're…
    May 11, 2016
  • Which Lamps?

    One Room Challenge: Week 5 (The Lighting)

    I had a knockoff Serge Mouille 3-Arm Ceiling Lamp in the den because I came across one for cheap on…
    May 4, 2016
  • Fabrics and Paint Swatches for Making it Lovely's One Room Challenge

    One Room Challenge: Week 4 (Rugs, Curtains, Bedding, and Other Fabrics)

    I shared a photo on Instagram of the paint swatches, fabric samples, and finishes for the bedroom and den, but…
    April 27, 2016
  • Paintzen Gets to Work

    One Room Challenge: Week 3 (All That Painted Woodwork)

    Let's talk paint this week! But first, why has only one person chastised me for painting the woodwork so far?…
    April 20, 2016
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  • Front Entryway Design Plan | Making it Lovely's One Room Challenge

    One Room Challenge: Week 2 (The Design Plan)

    Thank you to Linda at Calling it Home for inviting me to take part in the One Room Challenge again, and thank you to my…

    October 12, 201640 commentsAttic, Entryway, Hallway, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House
  • Making it Lovely's One Room Challenge (Before Shots)

    One Room Challenge: Week 1 (the Before Shots)

    I’m thrilled to be taking part in the One Room Challenge again! A huge thank you to Linda at Calling it Home for organizing the…

    October 5, 201648 commentsAttic, Entryway, Hallway, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House
  • Quincy Black Cannonball Bed | Making it Lovely's One Room Challenge Bedroom

    One Room Challenge: Week 6 (the Bedroom and Den Final Reveal!)

    Today’s the day! The final reveal of my One Room Challenge space! Our bedroom has an adjoining room that we’re using as a family den,…

    May 11, 2016129 commentsDen, One Room Challenge, Our Bedroom
  • Which Lamps?

    One Room Challenge: Week 5 (The Lighting)

    I had a knockoff Serge Mouille 3-Arm Ceiling Lamp in the den because I came across one for cheap on Craigslist a while back. It’s…

    May 4, 201615 commentsDen, One Room Challenge, Our Bedroom
  • Fabrics and Paint Swatches for Making it Lovely's One Room Challenge

    One Room Challenge: Week 4 (Rugs, Curtains, Bedding, and Other Fabrics)

    I shared a photo on Instagram of the paint swatches, fabric samples, and finishes for the bedroom and den, but let’s dive into it all…

    April 27, 201617 commentsDen, One Room Challenge, Our Bedroom
  • Paintzen Gets to Work

    One Room Challenge: Week 3 (All That Painted Woodwork)

    Let’s talk paint this week! But first, why has only one person chastised me for painting the woodwork so far? People. I expected more outrage.…

    April 20, 201664 commentsDen, One Room Challenge, Our Bedroom, Painting
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