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  • House Tour
    • Our Current Home (The Victorian)
    • Our First Home (The Bungalow)
  • Shop Our House
  • Color Options

    Right Color, Wrong Space

    I was going for drama and bold color in the guest room, but it's just so damn dark in there.…
    June 14, 2017
  • Guest Room Color Samples

    Guest Room Color Scheming

    I recently worked on the guest room as part of a styling shoot. It's super cute as it is, but…
    June 7, 2017
  • The Sweetest Attic Bedroom Layout

    Two twin beds on opposite sides, tucked under the eaves with a window in between. It's just the best. Bonus…
    April 25, 2017
  • Guest Room Bed and Night Stand | Making it Lovely

    Cute, Budget-Friendly Guest Room

    Surprise! I have a whole new room to share! This was actually a styling assignment for Sauder, for use on…
    April 18, 2017
  • Working in the Naveya & Sloane Showroom

    Would You Rent Out Your Home Office?

    A Facebook group of working moms in the area is discussing ideas for co-working spaces. People are thinking it would…
    March 1, 2017
  • See ya, old intercom!

    Good Riddance!

    I ripped out the intercom on the third floor a few hours ago. It connected with one at the back…
    February 17, 2017
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  • Color Options

    Right Color, Wrong Space

    I was going for drama and bold color in the guest room, but it’s just so damn dark in there. I had almost a gallon…

    June 14, 201751 commentsAttic, Guest Room, The Victorian House
  • Guest Room Color Samples

    Guest Room Color Scheming

    I recently worked on the guest room as part of a styling shoot. It’s super cute as it is, but I’d like to make a…

    June 7, 20178 commentsAttic, Guest Room, The Victorian House
  • The Sweetest Attic Bedroom Layout

    Two twin beds on opposite sides, tucked under the eaves with a window in between. It’s just the best. Bonus points for a centered antique…

    April 25, 20176 commentsAttic, Guest Room, The Victorian House
  • Guest Room Bed and Night Stand | Making it Lovely

    Cute, Budget-Friendly Guest Room

    Surprise! I have a whole new room to share! This was actually a styling assignment for Sauder, for use on their blog and social media…

    April 18, 201732 commentsAttic, Guest Room, The Victorian House
  • Working in the Naveya & Sloane Showroom

    Would You Rent Out Your Home Office?

    A Facebook group of working moms in the area is discussing ideas for co-working spaces. People are thinking it would be nice to have a…

    March 1, 201728 commentsAttic, My Office, The Victorian House
  • See ya, old intercom!

    Good Riddance!

    I ripped out the intercom on the third floor a few hours ago. It connected with one at the back door, a holdover from when…

    February 17, 20173 commentsAttic, The Victorian House
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