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  • IKEA VEDBO Armchair

    3 New Low-Cost High-Design Pieces from IKEA

    The latest IKEA catalog has arrived, and there were several standout items (hello, gold flatware!). There were also three pieces…
    August 1, 2017
  • Karen Elson's Home Tour with Coven Wallpaper by Maison C

    Ladies to Grace Your Walls

    Architectural Digest recently featured Maison C's Coven wallpaper in Karen Elson's home, and I was smitten. (Also, do watch the…
    June 1, 2017
  • Brass Mushroom Lamp | Making it Lovely

    Walter von Nessen (and Inspired) Mushroom Lamps

    I used a pair of mushroom lamps recently in our guest room. I like the 60s/70s style they bring to…
    May 22, 2017
  • CB2 Outdoor Dining Furniture

    Let’s Do Whimsical Outdoor Dining

    "Whimsical." I resisted that descriptor for a long time, but you know what? A little whimsy is fun! I'm embracing…
    May 1, 2017
  • Dutch Masters palette inspiration

    A Cozier Palette

    Are you feeling the shift from minimal white spaces? I've been waiting for you. Join me, and together we can…
    April 13, 2017
  • Modern Decorating Ideas for a Victorian Fireplace | Making it Lovely

    Modern Ideas for a Victorian Fireplace

    A reader named Kristi wrote in with a question that I thought would be fun to answer on the blog.…
    April 5, 2017
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  • IKEA VEDBO Armchair

    3 New Low-Cost High-Design Pieces from IKEA

    The latest IKEA catalog has arrived, and there were several standout items (hello, gold flatware!). There were also three pieces that I loved, that reminded…

    August 1, 20176 commentsDecorating
  • Karen Elson's Home Tour with Coven Wallpaper by Maison C

    Ladies to Grace Your Walls

    Architectural Digest recently featured Maison C’s Coven wallpaper in Karen Elson’s home, and I was smitten. (Also, do watch the video tour calling out some…

    June 1, 20176 comments'W' for Wallpaper, Decorating
  • Brass Mushroom Lamp | Making it Lovely

    Walter von Nessen (and Inspired) Mushroom Lamps

    I used a pair of mushroom lamps recently in our guest room. I like the 60s/70s style they bring to the space, taking it a…

    May 22, 20175 comments'L' for Lighting, Decorating, Guest Room
  • CB2 Outdoor Dining Furniture

    Let’s Do Whimsical Outdoor Dining

    “Whimsical.” I resisted that descriptor for a long time, but you know what? A little whimsy is fun! I’m embracing it. I’ve been noticing several…

    May 1, 20176 commentsDecorating, Let's…
  • Dutch Masters palette inspiration

    A Cozier Palette

    Are you feeling the shift from minimal white spaces? I’ve been waiting for you. Join me, and together we can rule the galaxy as… *ahem.*…

    April 13, 201718 commentsDecorating
  • Modern Decorating Ideas for a Victorian Fireplace | Making it Lovely

    Modern Ideas for a Victorian Fireplace

    A reader named Kristi wrote in with a question that I thought would be fun to answer on the blog. “I have been an avid…

    April 5, 201712 commentsDecorating
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