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  • Eleanor's Room: Blue | Making it Lovely | One Room Challenge

    An Alternative Version of My Daughter’s Room Makeover

    Eleanor and I had initially thought we would paint her room blue. She chose dark blue when she was five,…
    February 28, 2020
  • Hanna White Ceramic Table Lamp - CB2

    Pink and White Mushroom Lamps

    Yes, I've shared several mushroom lamps before, but I feel it is my duty to let you know that a…
    January 11, 2018
  • 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
  • Shapely Glass Pendant Light Fixtures | Making it Lovely

    Shapely Glass Pendant Light Fixtures

    Five years ago, I hung a cabinet knob as a pendant over the dining table in our dollhouse. Then when…
    November 30, 2016
  • Miles Redd - Pink Gallery Wall

    Pleated Lamp Shades

    I ordered a few different styles and brands of black chandelier shades for our new sconces. We can talk a…
    September 26, 2016
  • Pottery Barn Brass Collins Sconce in a Home Library / Dining Room

    Analysis Paralysis

    Have I adequately conveyed the amount of over-thinking I do for everything around here? Are you familiar with analysis paralysis?…
    August 24, 2016
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  • Eleanor's Room: Blue | Making it Lovely | One Room Challenge

    An Alternative Version of My Daughter’s Room Makeover

    Eleanor and I had initially thought we would paint her room blue. She chose dark blue when she was five, and five years later still…

    February 28, 20208 comments'L' for Lighting, Eleanor's Room, The Victorian House
  • Hanna White Ceramic Table Lamp - CB2

    Pink and White Mushroom Lamps

    Yes, I’ve shared several mushroom lamps before, but I feel it is my duty to let you know that a few new contenders have entered…

    January 11, 20180 comments'L' for Lighting
  • 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
  • Shapely Glass Pendant Light Fixtures | Making it Lovely

    Shapely Glass Pendant Light Fixtures

    Five years ago, I hung a cabinet knob as a pendant over the dining table in our dollhouse. Then when we moved into this house…

    November 30, 20161 comment'L' for Lighting
  • Miles Redd - Pink Gallery Wall

    Pleated Lamp Shades

    I ordered a few different styles and brands of black chandelier shades for our new sconces. We can talk a bit more about those once…

    September 26, 201610 comments'L' for Lighting, Decorating
  • Pottery Barn Brass Collins Sconce in a Home Library / Dining Room

    Analysis Paralysis

    Have I adequately conveyed the amount of over-thinking I do for everything around here? Are you familiar with analysis paralysis? “The state of over-analyzing (or…

    August 24, 201614 comments'L' for Lighting, Attic, Guest Room, The Victorian House
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