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  • Blue Sofa, Making it Lovely

    The Second Parlor

    It will be painted eventually, and some of the furniture is temporary. Let's have a look though, shall we? The…
    February 5, 2014
  • Grant K. Gibson Dining Room

    So Long, Green Chairs

    The green warehouse sale chairs are gone. I didn't lose any money — just face — and I'll continue looking…
    November 19, 2013
  • Making it Lovely's Christmas Tree

    I’ve Gone All Traditional On You

    With the Christmas tree, that is. tree c/o Treetopia I still love our pink tree, but it's only 6' tall.…
    November 14, 2013
  • Seating Area, Making it Lovely

    Scroll Arm Chairs in Front of the Fireplace

    I may have made a mistake. It happens from time to time. I went to the Jayson Home Warehouse Sale…
    November 13, 2013
  • Striped Antique Sofa

    The Antique Striped Sofa

    We're accumulating couches here. I think you'll understand why when you see the newest arrival. I mentioned wanting a striped…
    October 21, 2013
  • Antique Perfume/Apothecary Bottles

    Having a Mantel is the BEST

    I've never lived anywhere a fireplace before. It was always on the would-be-nice list, never a requirement. But whoa, having…
    September 23, 2013
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  • Blue Sofa, Making it Lovely

    The Second Parlor

    It will be painted eventually, and some of the furniture is temporary. Let’s have a look though, shall we? The blue sofa is 98″ long…

    February 5, 201477 commentsDouble Parlor, The Victorian House
  • Grant K. Gibson Dining Room

    So Long, Green Chairs

    The green warehouse sale chairs are gone. I didn’t lose any money — just face — and I’ll continue looking for the right fit. They…

    November 19, 201318 commentsDouble Parlor, The Victorian House
  • Making it Lovely's Christmas Tree

    I’ve Gone All Traditional On You

    With the Christmas tree, that is. tree c/o Treetopia I still love our pink tree, but it’s only 6′ tall. It was a little undersized…

    November 14, 201345 commentsDouble Parlor, Holidays, The Victorian House
  • Seating Area, Making it Lovely

    Scroll Arm Chairs in Front of the Fireplace

    I may have made a mistake. It happens from time to time. I went to the Jayson Home Warehouse Sale over the weekend, being sure…

    November 13, 201392 commentsDouble Parlor, The Victorian House
  • Striped Antique Sofa

    The Antique Striped Sofa

    We’re accumulating couches here. I think you’ll understand why when you see the newest arrival. I mentioned wanting a striped settee before moving into this…

    October 21, 201340 commentsDouble Parlor, The Victorian House
  • Antique Perfume/Apothecary Bottles

    Having a Mantel is the BEST

    I’ve never lived anywhere a fireplace before. It was always on the would-be-nice list, never a requirement. But whoa, having a mantel is awesome! A…

    September 23, 201332 commentsDouble Parlor, The Victorian House
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