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  • Musical Instruments Stored Beneath a Red Console Table

    Harping On

    I recently became obsessed with harps. Did you know that there are essentially two types: lever and pedal harps? And…
    August 3, 2022
  • Reupholstered Armchair from Calico Corners | Making it Lovely

    Reupholstering My Floral Chair with Calico

    Sponsored by Calico I loved my loud floral armchair. It was a floor model, and there was a small rip…
    October 12, 2021
  • The Lovely Garden, June 2021 | Making it Lovely

    Gardening Through Grief

    I feel sad, but my garden looks great! The roses I still have in my garden are hardy and easy…
    June 7, 2021
  • 1st Floor Bathroom Design | Making it Lovely

    Bathroom Design Plans

    "This will be quick and easy," she thought. I went into this project thinking that this wouldn't be too difficult.…
    March 11, 2021
  • Stipping Wallpaper Leaves a Mess of the Walls | Making it Lovely

    Stripping Wallpaper in the Bathroom

    I wanted to do a little refresh of the bathroom on the first floor. The shower is fine. The antique…
    January 11, 2021
  • Pink and Red Dining Room in a Victorian House | Making it Lovely

    My Pink Dining Room with the Red Ceiling

    Oh hey, remember when I was going to make over my dining room because I was inspired by a moth?…
    December 16, 2020
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  • Musical Instruments Stored Beneath a Red Console Table

    Harping On

    I recently became obsessed with harps. Did you know that there are essentially two types: lever and pedal harps? And that those mechanisms affect the…

    August 3, 20225 comments'M' is for Music, Double Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
  • Reupholstered Armchair from Calico Corners | Making it Lovely

    Reupholstering My Floral Chair with Calico

    Sponsored by Calico I loved my loud floral armchair. It was a floor model, and there was a small rip in the linen fabric when…

    October 12, 20213 commentsBedroom Closet / Dressing Room, Our Bedroom, The Victorian House
  • The Lovely Garden, June 2021 | Making it Lovely

    Gardening Through Grief

    I feel sad, but my garden looks great! The roses I still have in my garden are hardy and easy to keep alive, and they’re…

    June 7, 202117 commentsExterior & Garden, The Victorian House
  • 1st Floor Bathroom Design | Making it Lovely

    Bathroom Design Plans

    “This will be quick and easy,” she thought. I went into this project thinking that this wouldn’t be too difficult. New wallpaper, a fresh coat…

    March 11, 202111 commentsBathrooms, The Victorian House
  • Stipping Wallpaper Leaves a Mess of the Walls | Making it Lovely

    Stripping Wallpaper in the Bathroom

    I wanted to do a little refresh of the bathroom on the first floor. The shower is fine. The antique console sink with separate hot…

    January 11, 202114 comments'W' for Wallpaper, Bathrooms, Crafty (& Handy), The Victorian House
  • Pink and Red Dining Room in a Victorian House | Making it Lovely

    My Pink Dining Room with the Red Ceiling

    Oh hey, remember when I was going to make over my dining room because I was inspired by a moth? I did it! I need…

    December 16, 202022 commentsDining Room, The Victorian House
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