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  • Living Room, Making it Lovely

    Empty

    Our first house, as we bought it (2007): And the house, as we left it (2013): Goodbye, house.
    August 6, 2013
  • Under the Eaves in the Library

    La La La La Lovely Library

    Sometimes I can't come up with a snappy title. Sing it to this. Hey, I can finally share more pictures…
    May 21, 2013
  • Playmobil Castle

    The New Coffee/Play Table

    We'll have space for a play table in August's room once he transitions from a crib to a bed and…
    April 3, 2013
  • Christmas Decorations (Part 1: Upstairs)

    I know — it's a little late in the game to finally be sharing our Christmas decorations! The house was…
    December 20, 2012
  • Photo Skillz

    I often see my old photos pop up on Pinterest, and I'm amazed at how much my photography has improved.…
    December 19, 2012
  • Ombré Painted Nesting Tables

    Ombré Nesting Tables (With a How-to Video)

    Brought to you by 3M DIY. I found these vintage wooden nesting tables at the Renegade Craft Fair, here in…
    November 1, 2012
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  • Living Room, Making it Lovely

    Empty

    Our first house, as we bought it (2007): And the house, as we left it (2013): Goodbye, house.

    August 6, 201356 commentsAugust's Room, Basement, Bathrooms, Bedroom, Brandon's Office, Dining Room, Eleanor's Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Library, Living Room, Nursery, Office, Play Room, Stairway, Studio, The First House
  • Under the Eaves in the Library

    La La La La Lovely Library

    Sometimes I can’t come up with a snappy title. Sing it to this. Hey, I can finally share more pictures of the library! I took…

    May 21, 201339 commentsLibrary
  • Playmobil Castle

    The New Coffee/Play Table

    We’ll have space for a play table in August’s room once he transitions from a crib to a bed and we’re able to take the…

    April 3, 201319 commentsAugust's Room, Library, Parenting
  • Christmas Decorations (Part 1: Upstairs)

    I know — it’s a little late in the game to finally be sharing our Christmas decorations! The house was photographed this year for the…

    December 20, 201216 commentsAugust's Room, Eleanor's Room, Holidays, Library
  • Photo Skillz

    I often see my old photos pop up on Pinterest, and I’m amazed at how much my photography has improved. I still have a lot…

    December 19, 201236 commentsLibrary, Photography
  • Ombré Painted Nesting Tables

    Ombré Nesting Tables (With a How-to Video)

    Brought to you by 3M DIY. I found these vintage wooden nesting tables at the Renegade Craft Fair, here in Chicago, a couple of months…

    November 1, 201254 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Library, Videos
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