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    • Our Current Home (The Victorian)
    • Our First Home (The Bungalow)
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  • Guitar and Banjo Noodling

    Life Lately, and Projects

    How are you guys? I feel like I've been doing a whole lot behind the scenes, and not putting it…
  • The Guest Room, Painted Pink

    This post is sponsored by Dutch Boy® Paints. Why did I hesitate to paint the guest room anything other than…
  • Storage Bookcases and Cabbage Rose Wallpaper

    The Snug

    This post is sponsored by Overstock. Someone had referred to our wallpapered back room as a 'snug' in the comments…
  • The Thurso Freestanding Shower by Drummonds

    You’re Going to Want a Freestanding Shower

    Say hello to your new dream bathroom fixture: a freestanding shower by Drummonds. I figure I'll just pop one of…
  • Black Wooden Bed, White and Pink Bedding

    Better Sleep (and a Giveaway!)

    This post is sponsored by Sleep Number®. I'm a more patient mom with enough sleep. A more creative designer, a…
  • Family Room Plan

    The Wallpapered Back Room

    This post is sponsored by Overstock.com. Celebrate big savings on a huge assortment of items for your home during Overstock.com’s…
  • Exterior & Garden, The Victorian House

    How Our Garden Blooms in June

    Queen Anne Victorian House, Front Garden

    First, may I point out that we have a new 9×12 area of grass? Because I finally found sod for sale, and I bought it,…

    June 6, 201712 comments
  • Exterior & Garden, The Victorian House

    The Front Garden’s New Layout

    Side View, Front Yard with Antique Iron Victorian Fence

    This is the second of two posts sponsored by RISE’s AND not OR home and garden program. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I’ve…

    May 25, 201712 comments
  • Exterior & Garden, The Victorian House

    Pretty Plant Supports and Garden Edging

    Roberto Burle Marx

    Me, lately: I’m like a British lady in my garden, and my plants agree. Unfortunately, the British seem to have better plant supports available to…

    May 17, 201716 comments
  • Exterior & Garden, The Victorian House

    Working on the Formal Front Yard

    Front Garden Before

    This post is sponsored by RISE’s AND not OR home and garden program, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. I’ve been planning and…

    May 11, 20178 comments
  • Attic, Guest Room, The Victorian House

    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 comments
  • Attic, Guest Room, The Victorian House

    Cute, Budget-Friendly Guest Room

    Guest Room Bed and Night Stand | Making it Lovely

    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 comments
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