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  • Home Library with Christmas Tree | Making it Lovely

    The Double Parlor, Decorated for Christmas

    These two rooms, the living room and the library, are at their best at Christmas. Our Christmas tree is 9'…
    December 22, 2016
  • New Lighting in the Library and Living Room (Double Parlor)

    New Lighting in the Library

    This post is sponsored by Philips. The tassel sconces are here! I feel like they're a love 'em or hate…
    December 15, 2015
  • Pelle Chandelier - Gooseneck (West Elm)

    So Close, Chandelier

    My taste in lighting runs toward the OMG-how-much!?, so finding new fixtures for the double parlor was not a pressing…
    November 16, 2015
  • Restoration Hardware 1940s Wingback Fabric Side Chair

    Coulda Woulda Shoulda

    Alternate title: Photoshop is Fun! You saw the library last week, yes? The rug was on loan for a styling…
    October 7, 2015
  • Loloi Anastasia Rug in Making it Lovely's Home Library

    Styling Anastasia

    This post is sponsored by Loloi. You remember the blue Journey rug from Loloi that I styled a while back,…
    September 30, 2015
  • Pair of Deeda Chairs in Making it Lovely's Home Library

    Decorating and Perfectionism

    I can already hear the snickering at that title (ha, she thinks what she has done is perfect!?), but stick…
    June 25, 2015
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  • Home Library with Christmas Tree | Making it Lovely

    The Double Parlor, Decorated for Christmas

    These two rooms, the living room and the library, are at their best at Christmas. Our Christmas tree is 9′ tall and it takes up…

    December 22, 201611 commentsDouble Parlor, Holidays, Home Library, The Victorian House
  • New Lighting in the Library and Living Room (Double Parlor)

    New Lighting in the Library

    This post is sponsored by Philips. The tassel sconces are here! I feel like they’re a love ’em or hate ’em kind of choice, and…

    December 15, 201530 comments'L' for Lighting, Double Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
  • Pelle Chandelier - Gooseneck (West Elm)

    So Close, Chandelier

    My taste in lighting runs toward the OMG-how-much!?, so finding new fixtures for the double parlor was not a pressing issue. Oh, there are plenty…

    November 16, 201577 comments'L' for Lighting, Double Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
  • Restoration Hardware 1940s Wingback Fabric Side Chair

    Coulda Woulda Shoulda

    Alternate title: Photoshop is Fun! You saw the library last week, yes? The rug was on loan for a styling competition and it’s already on…

    October 7, 201555 commentsDecorating, Double Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
  • Loloi Anastasia Rug in Making it Lovely's Home Library

    Styling Anastasia

    This post is sponsored by Loloi. You remember the blue Journey rug from Loloi that I styled a while back, right? I love the chance…

    September 30, 201523 commentsDecorating, Double Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
  • Pair of Deeda Chairs in Making it Lovely's Home Library

    Decorating and Perfectionism

    I can already hear the snickering at that title (ha, she thinks what she has done is perfect!?), but stick with me. I’m slowly working…

    June 25, 201534 commentsDouble Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
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