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  • Green Parsons Desk, Pink Guest Bedroom | Making it Lovely

    A Look Back at 2017

    I've missed you! I took my longest break after Christmas ever, but behind the scenes I have been planning and…
    January 5, 2018
  • Christmas in the Lovely Victorian Library | Making it Lovely

    Merry Christmas!

    The tree is up, the garland is draped over our banister, and the fireplace mantle decoration is a little lacking.…
    December 22, 2017
  • Holiday Tabletop with Ballard Designs | Making it Lovely

    Our Dining Room, Set for Christmas

    Our old metal dining chairs were great for kids. Indestructible and easy to clean! So what did I replace them…
    December 19, 2017
  • Samsung Connect Home Wi-Fi Hub in Plain Sight

    Boosting Our Wi-Fi Signal

    This post is sponsored by Samsung. A typical day for us might have one of us streaming music or a…
    December 12, 2017
  • Stori Modern Table and Chairs, and a Peacock

    Modern Outdoor Dining Furniture for the Victorian

    The furniture in this post was provided by Stori Modern. I have a fantasy version of our backyard in my…
    November 21, 2017
  • Finished Attic Home Office, Wallpapered Closet / Storage Room | Making it Lovely, One Room Challenge

    One Room Challenge: Week 7 (The Office Reveal!)

    I have wallpapered my heart out, overthought the room layout and furniture choices, and arranged my grocery store flowers just…
    November 15, 2017
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  • Green Parsons Desk, Pink Guest Bedroom | Making it Lovely

    A Look Back at 2017

    I’ve missed you! I took my longest break after Christmas ever, but behind the scenes I have been planning and planning, and I’ll have a…

    January 5, 20186 commentsThe Victorian House
  • Christmas in the Lovely Victorian Library | Making it Lovely

    Merry Christmas!

    The tree is up, the garland is draped over our banister, and the fireplace mantle decoration is a little lacking. It’s Christmas, 2017 style! Mostly…

    December 22, 20177 comments'H' for Holidays, Double Parlor, Entryway, The Victorian House
  • Holiday Tabletop with Ballard Designs | Making it Lovely

    Our Dining Room, Set for Christmas

    Our old metal dining chairs were great for kids. Indestructible and easy to clean! So what did I replace them with? Wooden chairs with easily…

    December 19, 20174 comments'D' for Dining, Dining Room, The Victorian House
  • Samsung Connect Home Wi-Fi Hub in Plain Sight

    Boosting Our Wi-Fi Signal

    This post is sponsored by Samsung. A typical day for us might have one of us streaming music or a podcast in the kitchen, the…

    December 12, 20172 comments'T' for Tech, The Victorian House
  • Stori Modern Table and Chairs, and a Peacock

    Modern Outdoor Dining Furniture for the Victorian

    The furniture in this post was provided by Stori Modern. I have a fantasy version of our backyard in my head that the reality does…

    November 21, 20173 commentsExterior & Garden
  • Finished Attic Home Office, Wallpapered Closet / Storage Room | Making it Lovely, One Room Challenge

    One Room Challenge: Week 7 (The Office Reveal!)

    I have wallpapered my heart out, overthought the room layout and furniture choices, and arranged my grocery store flowers just so when the florist I…

    November 15, 201769 commentsAttic, My Office, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House
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