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  • 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
  • Brass Mushroom Lamp | Making it Lovely

    Walter von Nessen (and Inspired) Mushroom Lamps

    I used a pair of mushroom lamps recently in our guest room. I like the 60s/70s style they bring to…
    May 22, 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
  • Legrand Adorne Light Switch | Making it Lovely

    With the Push of a Button

    This post is sponsored by Legrand. The first and second floors retained most of the original Victorian hardware but there…
    February 13, 2017
  • Pottery Barn Brass Collins Sconce in a Home Library / Dining Room

    Analysis Paralysis

    Have I adequately conveyed the amount of over-thinking I do for everything around here? Are you familiar with analysis paralysis?…
    August 24, 2016
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  • 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
  • Brass Mushroom Lamp | Making it Lovely

    Walter von Nessen (and Inspired) Mushroom Lamps

    I used a pair of mushroom lamps recently in our guest room. I like the 60s/70s style they bring to the space, taking it a…

    May 22, 20175 comments'L' for Lighting, Decorating, Guest Room
  • 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
  • Legrand Adorne Light Switch | Making it Lovely

    With the Push of a Button

    This post is sponsored by Legrand. The first and second floors retained most of the original Victorian hardware but there was a mishmash of light…

    February 13, 201712 commentsAttic, Guest Room, The Victorian House
  • Pottery Barn Brass Collins Sconce in a Home Library / Dining Room

    Analysis Paralysis

    Have I adequately conveyed the amount of over-thinking I do for everything around here? Are you familiar with analysis paralysis? “The state of over-analyzing (or…

    August 24, 201614 comments'L' for Lighting, Attic, Guest Room, The Victorian House
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