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  • One Coffee Table, Styled Three Ways

    One Coffee Table, Styled Three Ways

    I recently worked with Make it Better to create three different looks around one coffee table. The main elements stayed…
    June 1, 2015
  • Beatrix Console, Three Ways

    Beatrix Console, Three Ways

    I spotted the most amazing console table online last week, and I've been thinking about it ever since. I don't…
    May 26, 2015
  • Butler's Pantry, Wiley Designs LLC, Photography by Werner Straube

    Inspiration from the Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens, 2015

    Not only did I tour a bunch of Frank Lloyd Wright and other historical homes this past weekend, I also…
    May 20, 2015
  • Vintage Painting of Venice

    Your Thoughts on Original vs. Mass-Produced Art?

    I've talked a little about the vintage painting over my fireplace before. I like it, but it's not my favorite.…
    February 9, 2015
  • In the Clouds

    It all started with that Cole & Son Fornasetti Nuvole and Nuvolette wallpaper that I love so much. Now I'm…
    January 28, 2015
  • Think Pink | Making it Lovely

    Think Pink!

    Think pink, if you want that quelque chose! I tried something different and painted the images for today's post in…
    January 12, 2015
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  • One Coffee Table, Styled Three Ways

    One Coffee Table, Styled Three Ways

    I recently worked with Make it Better to create three different looks around one coffee table. The main elements stayed the same (obviously the table…

    June 1, 201518 commentsDecorating, Double Parlor, Press
  • Beatrix Console, Three Ways

    Beatrix Console, Three Ways

    I spotted the most amazing console table online last week, and I’ve been thinking about it ever since. I don’t have a spot for it,…

    May 26, 201511 commentsArtsy, Decorating
  • Butler's Pantry, Wiley Designs LLC, Photography by Werner Straube

    Inspiration from the Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens, 2015

    Not only did I tour a bunch of Frank Lloyd Wright and other historical homes this past weekend, I also went with my mom to…

    May 20, 201512 commentsElsewhere, Local, Travel
  • Vintage Painting of Venice

    Your Thoughts on Original vs. Mass-Produced Art?

    I’ve talked a little about the vintage painting over my fireplace before. I like it, but it’s not my favorite. It doesn’t ‘speak to me’…

    February 9, 201573 comments'A' for Art, Decorating
  • In the Clouds

    It all started with that Cole & Son Fornasetti Nuvole and Nuvolette wallpaper that I love so much. Now I’m continually finding myself drawn to…

    January 28, 201520 commentsDecorating
  • Think Pink | Making it Lovely

    Think Pink!

    Think pink, if you want that quelque chose! I tried something different and painted the images for today’s post in gouache, rather than presenting them…

    January 12, 201519 commentsArtsy, Decorating
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