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  • Calvin and Nicole | Making it Lovely

    A Look Back at 2016

    Last year, my intention was to focus. To quote myself: I’m entertaining this novel idea. It’s called “start a room,…
    January 5, 2017
  • Happy New Year 2017

    Upgrades

    I'm upgrading the server. Some of my systems (MySQL, Apache, CentOS, and PHP) were so old they were approaching end…
    December 30, 2016
  • 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
  • Even raccoons love reading on a NOOK!

    Up North, and the New NOOK

    This post is brought to you by CJ Affiliate’s VIP Content Service. Thank you Barnes & Noble for sponsoring this…
    December 5, 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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  • Calvin and Nicole | Making it Lovely

    A Look Back at 2016

    Last year, my intention was to focus. To quote myself: I’m entertaining this novel idea. It’s called “start a room, finish a room.” I know!…

    January 5, 201712 commentsMy Life, The Blog, The Victorian House
  • Happy New Year 2017

    Upgrades

    I’m upgrading the server. Some of my systems (MySQL, Apache, CentOS, and PHP) were so old they were approaching end of life, so I’m migrating.…

    December 30, 20165 commentsMy Life
  • 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
  • Even raccoons love reading on a NOOK!

    Up North, and the New NOOK

    This post is brought to you by CJ Affiliate’s VIP Content Service. Thank you Barnes & Noble for sponsoring this post. While this was a…

    December 5, 201610 comments'B' for Books, 'T' for Tech, Parenting
  • 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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