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  • Milton & King Ornithology Wallpaper

    One Room Challenge: Week 6 (So Close!)

    Normally we'd be at the end of the One Room Challenge, but we have all been granted a one-week extension…
    November 8, 2017
  • green, pale pink, and ochre yellow paint swatches

    One Room Challenge: Week 5 (What Trim Color?)

    Let's talk about the rainbow room. (Yes, I know that's a silly name! My kids named it and it has…
    November 1, 2017
  • Making it Lovely's Living Room

    Double Rugs for the Double Parlor

    The library and living room got an update! Matching rugs, finally! This has been the vision from the beginning, but…
    October 26, 2017
  • Ikat Blue and White Vase

    One Room Challenge: Week 4 (Putting it Together)

    First, a One Room Challenge update. For the first time ever, the reveal has been pushed back one week for…
    October 25, 2017
  • Window Panels Options

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

    I'm planning a layered look for the windows with pink curtains on the outside, nearly matching the pale blush walls,…
    October 18, 2017
  • Home Office Mockup | Making it Lovely, One Room Challenge

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

    I have the design for the office to share with you this week! First up, let's talk layout. Look how…
    October 11, 2017
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  • Milton & King Ornithology Wallpaper

    One Room Challenge: Week 6 (So Close!)

    Normally we’d be at the end of the One Room Challenge, but we have all been granted a one-week extension for the first time in…

    November 8, 201712 comments'W' for Wallpaper, Attic, My Office, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House
  • green, pale pink, and ochre yellow paint swatches

    One Room Challenge: Week 5 (What Trim Color?)

    Let’s talk about the rainbow room. (Yes, I know that’s a silly name! My kids named it and it has stuck.) The office is painted…

    November 1, 2017119 commentsAttic, My Office, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House
  • Making it Lovely's Living Room

    Double Rugs for the Double Parlor

    The library and living room got an update! Matching rugs, finally! This has been the vision from the beginning, but I messed around, experimenting with…

    October 26, 201713 commentsDouble Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
  • Ikat Blue and White Vase

    One Room Challenge: Week 4 (Putting it Together)

    First, a One Room Challenge update. For the first time ever, the reveal has been pushed back one week for all ORC participants. Everyone is…

    October 25, 201723 commentsAttic, My Office, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House
  • Window Panels Options

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

    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 commentsAttic, My Office, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House
  • Home Office Mockup | Making it Lovely, One Room Challenge

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

    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 commentsAttic, My Office, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House
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