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    Our first house, as we bought it (2007): And the house, as we left it (2013): Goodbye, house.
    August 6, 2013
  • PInk Christmas Tree!

    Christmas Decorations (Part 2: Downstairs)

    Yesterday, I showed you the upstairs, as it is decorated for Christmas. Today is all about the main floor. I…
    December 21, 2012
  • DIY Colorblock Christmas Trees

    Here's a cute DIY project to add a little sparkle and shine to your holiday! These colorblock Christmas trees took…
    December 18, 2012
  • Christmas Table Setting

    Monogram Place Cards (Free Printable)

      These holiday printables are brought to you by HP. Make other easy printable projects at HP's Holiday HQ. Last…
    December 3, 2012
  • Making it Lovely's Dining Room

    New Marais Chairs in the Dining Room

    New chairs provided in part by Industry West. I recently wrote elsewhere about the evolution of my dining room. Everything…
    November 28, 2012
  • Pottery Barn Table Setting Challenge

    Mystery Box Challenge: Setting a Table for Four

    I recently received fifteen brown paper packages tied up with string, filled with a few of Pottery Barn's favorite things.…
    August 9, 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
  • PInk Christmas Tree!

    Christmas Decorations (Part 2: Downstairs)

    Yesterday, I showed you the upstairs, as it is decorated for Christmas. Today is all about the main floor. I did find a better place…

    December 21, 201240 commentsDining Room, Holidays, Living Room
  • DIY Colorblock Christmas Trees

    Here’s a cute DIY project to add a little sparkle and shine to your holiday! These colorblock Christmas trees took a few hours to create,…

    December 18, 201239 comments'C' for Crafts, 'H' for Holidays, Crafty (& Handy), Dining Room, Holidays
  • Christmas Table Setting

    Monogram Place Cards (Free Printable)

      These holiday printables are brought to you by HP. Make other easy printable projects at HP’s Holiday HQ. Last week, I shared my printable…

    December 3, 201211 comments'C' for Crafts, 'H' for Holidays, Dining Room
  • Making it Lovely's Dining Room

    New Marais Chairs in the Dining Room

    New chairs provided in part by Industry West. I recently wrote elsewhere about the evolution of my dining room. Everything is always changing a little…

    November 28, 201258 commentsDining Room
  • Pottery Barn Table Setting Challenge

    Mystery Box Challenge: Setting a Table for Four

    I recently received fifteen brown paper packages tied up with string, filled with a few of Pottery Barn’s favorite things. Then, as part of their…

    August 9, 201244 commentsDining Room
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