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  • 14 Ceiling Fans that Don't Look Terrible!

    14 Ceiling Fans that Don’t Look Terrible!

    Our house does not have central air, and Chicago summers are hot and humid. I was a little concerned that…
    July 22, 2015
  • Cheeky Pillows

    Just a Few Totally Normal Pillows

    I was rooming with Nole from Oh So Beautiful Paper at Alt Summit, and I was laughing as I read…
    June 15, 2015
  • Leather Dining Chairs

    So You Need a Leather Dining Chair

    There's a leather chair, with a certain shape and metal legs, that has been popping up here and there lately.…
    May 6, 2015
  • Tracy Martin's Kitchen

    One (Famous) Brownstone, Two Kitchens

    You probably recognize this kitchen. It was in the much-featured, much-blogged-about home of Jenna Lyons. Lyons's New York brownstone was…
    April 22, 2015
  • Silver Drum Side Table

    Three Silver Side Tables

    This post is brought to you by Target Style. Shop the new Home collection in stores and online. Target has their new pieces out…
    April 21, 2015
  • Making it Lovely eBay Collections

    My eBay Collections

    Sponsored by eBay I've been doing a lot of online window shopping lately, like it's my job. (Oh, wait a…
    December 17, 2013
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  • 14 Ceiling Fans that Don't Look Terrible!

    14 Ceiling Fans that Don’t Look Terrible!

    Our house does not have central air, and Chicago summers are hot and humid. I was a little concerned that we would be uncomfortable as…

    July 22, 201519 comments'D' for Decorating
  • Cheeky Pillows

    Just a Few Totally Normal Pillows

    I was rooming with Nole from Oh So Beautiful Paper at Alt Summit, and I was laughing as I read an email submission. I’m skimming…

    June 15, 20157 comments'D' for Decorating, Decorating
  • Leather Dining Chairs

    So You Need a Leather Dining Chair

    There’s a leather chair, with a certain shape and metal legs, that has been popping up here and there lately. Have you noticed it, too?…

    May 6, 201513 comments'D' for Decorating
  • Tracy Martin's Kitchen

    One (Famous) Brownstone, Two Kitchens

    You probably recognize this kitchen. It was in the much-featured, much-blogged-about home of Jenna Lyons. Lyons’s New York brownstone was sold and is now owned…

    April 22, 201521 comments'D' for Decorating
  • Silver Drum Side Table

    Three Silver Side Tables

    This post is brought to you by Target Style. Shop the new Home collection in stores and online. Target has their new pieces out for spring, and I’m working…

    April 21, 201513 comments'D' for Decorating
  • Making it Lovely eBay Collections

    My eBay Collections

    Sponsored by eBay I’ve been doing a lot of online window shopping lately, like it’s my job. (Oh, wait a minute…) I sometimes get it…

    December 17, 20133 comments'D' for Decorating, 'F' for Freebies
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