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  • Baby Shower Decorations — Onesies and Colorful Paper Party Fans | Making it Lovely

    My Sister’s Baby Shower

    I got to host my sister's bridal shower a few years back, and now her baby shower too. Ashley and…
    January 18, 2019
  • Minecraft Kid's Birthday Party with 'Pixel' Prop Weapons

    A Real-Life Epic Minecraft Fort

    August turned seven this year, and he wanted a Minecraft-themed birthday party. We invited his friends for an afternoon at…
    March 14, 2018
  • Christmas Tabletop Place Settings with Juliska from Careful Peach | Making it Lovely

    A Fun Take on a Traditional Christmas Table

    This post is sponsored by CarefulPeach and Juliska. CarefulPeach is one of my favorite shops here in Oak Park, and…
    December 11, 2017
  • Home Library with Christmas Tree | Making it Lovely

    The Double Parlor, Decorated for Christmas

    These two rooms, the living room and the library, are at their best at Christmas. Our Christmas tree is 9'…
    December 22, 2016
  • Sprucing Up a Christmas Garland

    Upgrading Faux-Fresh Christmas Garland

    This post is sponsored by Dunkin' Donuts. Every espresso at Dunkin’ Donuts is freshly ground and brewed for each drink…
    December 13, 2016
  • Holiday Decorating for Christmas and New Year's Eve | Making it Lovely | Lowe's

    Decorating for Both Christmas and New Year’s Eve

    This post is sponsored by Lowe's. While this was a paid opportunity from Lowe's, all content and opinions expressed here…
    November 29, 2016
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  • Baby Shower Decorations — Onesies and Colorful Paper Party Fans | Making it Lovely

    My Sister’s Baby Shower

    I got to host my sister’s bridal shower a few years back, and now her baby shower too. Ashley and her husband Matt are going…

    January 18, 20193 commentsDecorating, Dining Room, Double Parlor, Holidays, The Victorian House
  • Minecraft Kid's Birthday Party with 'Pixel' Prop Weapons

    A Real-Life Epic Minecraft Fort

    August turned seven this year, and he wanted a Minecraft-themed birthday party. We invited his friends for an afternoon at our house with pizza and…

    March 14, 20183 commentsHolidays, Parenting
  • Christmas Tabletop Place Settings with Juliska from Careful Peach | Making it Lovely

    A Fun Take on a Traditional Christmas Table

    This post is sponsored by CarefulPeach and Juliska. CarefulPeach is one of my favorite shops here in Oak Park, and they have a beautiful display…

    December 11, 20171 commentDecorating, Holidays
  • Home Library with Christmas Tree | Making it Lovely

    The Double Parlor, Decorated for Christmas

    These two rooms, the living room and the library, are at their best at Christmas. Our Christmas tree is 9′ tall and it takes up…

    December 22, 201611 commentsDouble Parlor, Holidays, Home Library, The Victorian House
  • Sprucing Up a Christmas Garland

    Upgrading Faux-Fresh Christmas Garland

    This post is sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts. Every espresso at Dunkin’ Donuts is freshly ground and brewed for each drink and combined with steamed milk…

    December 13, 20169 commentsEntryway, Holidays, The Victorian House
  • Holiday Decorating for Christmas and New Year's Eve | Making it Lovely | Lowe's

    Decorating for Both Christmas and New Year’s Eve

    This post is sponsored by Lowe’s. While this was a paid opportunity from Lowe’s, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. The Christmas…

    November 29, 201610 commentsDecorating, Entryway, Holidays, The Victorian House
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