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  • Animals in Outdoor Decor

    I'm thinking ahead ever-so-slightly to when I can get outside and work on the garden. Spring is coming to Chicago,…
    March 14, 2019
  • Peony and Maria Callas prints from Artfully Walls

    The Library’s Column Gallery Wall

    This post is sponsored by Artfully Walls. I've had this little strip of wall between the windows and bookshelves in…
    February 26, 2019
  • 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
  • Christmas in the Lovely Victorian Library | Making it Lovely

    Merry Christmas!

    The tree is up, the garland is draped over our banister, and the fireplace mantle decoration is a little lacking.…
    December 22, 2017
  • Holiday Tabletop with Ballard Designs | Making it Lovely

    Our Dining Room, Set for Christmas

    Our old metal dining chairs were great for kids. Indestructible and easy to clean! So what did I replace them…
    December 19, 2017
  • The Sims 4 Pink Victorian House with Wraparound Front Porch, Making it Lovely

    My Sims 4 Pink Victorian House

    It's a mix of twee and cute with creepy and sinister elements. Much like my own house, hey-o! A few…
    December 13, 2017
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  • Animals in Outdoor Decor

    I’m thinking ahead ever-so-slightly to when I can get outside and work on the garden. Spring is coming to Chicago, and it comes up fast…

    March 14, 20191 comment'O' for Outdoors, Decorating
  • Peony and Maria Callas prints from Artfully Walls

    The Library’s Column Gallery Wall

    This post is sponsored by Artfully Walls. I’ve had this little strip of wall between the windows and bookshelves in our library that I kept…

    February 26, 20198 comments'A' for Art, Double Parlor, Home Library, 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
  • Christmas in the Lovely Victorian Library | Making it Lovely

    Merry Christmas!

    The tree is up, the garland is draped over our banister, and the fireplace mantle decoration is a little lacking. It’s Christmas, 2017 style! Mostly…

    December 22, 20177 comments'H' for Holidays, Double Parlor, Entryway, The Victorian House
  • Holiday Tabletop with Ballard Designs | Making it Lovely

    Our Dining Room, Set for Christmas

    Our old metal dining chairs were great for kids. Indestructible and easy to clean! So what did I replace them with? Wooden chairs with easily…

    December 19, 20174 comments'D' for Dining, Dining Room, The Victorian House
  • The Sims 4 Pink Victorian House with Wraparound Front Porch, Making it Lovely

    My Sims 4 Pink Victorian House

    It’s a mix of twee and cute with creepy and sinister elements. Much like my own house, hey-o! A few of you had asked to…

    December 13, 201719 comments'F' for Fun, Decorating, Dollhouse
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