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    I've either been working on the bathroom or relaxing with family in Wisconsin. Back and forth, back and forth. Work,…
    July 12, 2019
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    Summer Suits

    A pink suit had been on my wish list. Well now I have one! It is here and it is…
    May 29, 2019
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    15 On-Trend Circle Bags

    I've been carrying a circle bag lately and getting frequent inquiries of "where'd you get that?" The answer is, as…
    April 9, 2019
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    House Twinning: It’s a Thing?

    I didn't go to Target looking for new clothes, but how is one supposed to pass up a cute dress…
    March 18, 2019
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    Mustard, Copper, Toffee

    This is a mix of favorites (I own eight of the dozen below) and things at the top of my…
    February 25, 2019
  • Style: Womens' Suiting | Making it Lovely

    Well-Suited

    We were invited to a performance of The Nutcracker by the Joffrey Ballet here in Chicago, and we were able…
    December 4, 2018
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  • Oscar and Nicole at Rivendell

    Honor Roll

    I’ve either been working on the bathroom or relaxing with family in Wisconsin. Back and forth, back and forth. Work, rest, work, rest. It’s been…

    July 12, 20193 commentsHonor Roll, Style
  • Summer Suits | Making it Lovely

    Summer Suits

    A pink suit had been on my wish list. Well now I have one! It is here and it is wonderful. I’m so smitten with…

    May 29, 20194 commentsStyle
  • 15 On Trend Circle Bags | Making it Lovely

    15 On-Trend Circle Bags

    I’ve been carrying a circle bag lately and getting frequent inquiries of “where’d you get that?” The answer is, as so often is the case,…

    April 9, 20195 commentsStyle
  • Color-Block Matching My House | Making it Lovely

    House Twinning: It’s a Thing?

    I didn’t go to Target looking for new clothes, but how is one supposed to pass up a cute dress for less than $30 that…

    March 18, 20198 commentsStyle
  • Mustard, Copper, and Toffee

    Mustard, Copper, Toffee

    This is a mix of favorites (I own eight of the dozen below) and things at the top of my wish list. It just so…

    February 25, 20190 commentsDecorating, Style
  • Style: Womens' Suiting | Making it Lovely

    Well-Suited

    We were invited to a performance of The Nutcracker by the Joffrey Ballet here in Chicago, and we were able to go backstage. I took…

    December 4, 20183 commentsStyle
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