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  • Stripping Wallpaper

    Starting to Strip

    The wallpaper in August's room, that is. He had already gotten a head start on removing the wallpaper shortly after…
    February 19, 2015
  • Spruce Upholstery Book

    The Spruce Upholstery Book, and Plans for August’s Bed

    I know how to upholster a simple chair seat. Years of Trading Spaces viewings taught me to start with a…
    November 12, 2013
  • Fabrics for the Kids’ Rooms

    I was considering patterned fabrics like this or this for Eleanor's curtains, but I wasn't in love with anything. Thus,…
    September 17, 2013
  • August's Bedding

    Wallpaper in August’s Room (A Cautionary Tale)

    August's room was already wallpapered with pale blue and white stripes when we bought the house. August is an awesome…
    September 12, 2013
  • Transom Windows Above Doors

    The Victorian House: The Second Floor Bedrooms

    Up the stairs… This will be our bedroom. The closet has amazing potential. Also, there is a random sink inside…
    August 28, 2013
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  • Stripping Wallpaper

    Starting to Strip

    The wallpaper in August’s room, that is. He had already gotten a head start on removing the wallpaper shortly after we moved in, so we’re…

    February 19, 20152 commentsAugust's Room, The Victorian House
  • Spruce Upholstery Book

    The Spruce Upholstery Book, and Plans for August’s Bed

    I know how to upholster a simple chair seat. Years of Trading Spaces viewings taught me to start with a staple in the center, pull…

    November 12, 2013313 commentsAugust's Room, The Victorian House
  • Fabrics for the Kids’ Rooms

    I was considering patterned fabrics like this or this for Eleanor’s curtains, but I wasn’t in love with anything. Thus, solid curtains! Groundbreaking! Either these…

    September 17, 201328 comments'F' for Fabric, August's Room, Eleanor's Room, The Victorian House
  • August's Bedding

    Wallpaper in August’s Room (A Cautionary Tale)

    August’s room was already wallpapered with pale blue and white stripes when we bought the house. August is an awesome little boy, but he’s not…

    September 12, 201360 commentsAugust's Room, The Victorian House
  • Transom Windows Above Doors

    The Victorian House: The Second Floor Bedrooms

    Up the stairs… This will be our bedroom. The closet has amazing potential. Also, there is a random sink inside that doesn’t work. Yay! There…

    August 28, 201377 commentsAugust's Room, Bedroom Closet / Dressing Room, Eleanor's Room, Our Bedroom, The Victorian House
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