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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…
  • 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.…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Attic, My Office, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House

    One Room Challenge: Week 3 (It’s Curtains)

    Window Panels Options

    I’m planning a layered look for the windows with pink curtains on the outside, nearly matching the pale blush walls, and sheers behind. We have…

    October 18, 201715 comments
  • Attic, My Office, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House

    One Room Challenge: Week 2 (Office Design and Layout)

    Home Office Mockup | Making it Lovely, One Room Challenge

    I have the design for the office to share with you this week! First up, let’s talk layout. Look how fancy I am! Marvel at…

    October 11, 201733 comments
  • Attic, My Office, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House

    One Room Challenge: Week 1 (Hello, Office!)

    One Room Challenge Fall '17: Office, Before | Making it Lovely

    This is my third One Room Challenge. Enough time has elapsed that I’ve sort of forgotten the worst of the end rush, so here we…

    October 4, 201743 comments
  • Decorating, Guest Room, The Victorian House

    Mossy Olive Green

    Green Parsons Desk, Pink Guest Bedroom | Making it Lovely

    I was thinking about that fantastic shade of green where mossy green meets olive, and I remembered that we had a green Parsons desk from…

    September 19, 201711 comments
  • Attic, Bathrooms, The Victorian House

    Our Bathroom with the Hand-Painted Floor

    Bathroom with Wood Dresser and Hand-Painted Tumbling Blocks Floor | Making it Lovely

    Paint went a very long way in the bathroom on the third floor. The biggest change was the tumbling blocks pattern that I painted onto…

    September 13, 201720 comments
  • August's Room, The Victorian House

    My Son’s Finished Room

    Boba Fett Stands Guard in a Kid's Room | Making it Lovely

    This post is sponsored by Dutch Boy® Paints. Red and light blue — those were the only parameters I was given by my six-year-old. You…

    August 22, 201729 comments
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