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  • Side View, Front Yard with Antique Iron Victorian Fence

    The Front Garden’s New Layout

    This is the second of two posts sponsored by RISE's AND not OR home and garden program. All thoughts and…
    May 25, 2017
  • Brass Mushroom Lamp | Making it Lovely

    Walter von Nessen (and Inspired) Mushroom Lamps

    I used a pair of mushroom lamps recently in our guest room. I like the 60s/70s style they bring to…
    May 22, 2017
  • Roberto Burle Marx

    Pretty Plant Supports and Garden Edging

    Me, lately: I'm like a British lady in my garden, and my plants agree. Unfortunately, the British seem to have…
    May 17, 2017
  • Front Garden Before

    Working on the Formal Front Yard

    This post is sponsored by RISE's AND not OR home and garden program, but all thoughts and opinions are my…
    May 11, 2017
  • 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…
    April 25, 2017
  • Guest Room Bed and Night Stand | Making it Lovely

    Cute, Budget-Friendly Guest Room

    Surprise! I have a whole new room to share! This was actually a styling assignment for Sauder, for use on…
    April 18, 2017
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  • Side View, Front Yard with Antique Iron Victorian Fence

    The Front Garden’s New Layout

    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 commentsExterior & Garden, The Victorian House
  • Brass Mushroom Lamp | Making it Lovely

    Walter von Nessen (and Inspired) Mushroom Lamps

    I used a pair of mushroom lamps recently in our guest room. I like the 60s/70s style they bring to the space, taking it a…

    May 22, 20175 comments'L' for Lighting, Decorating, Guest Room
  • Roberto Burle Marx

    Pretty Plant Supports and Garden Edging

    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 commentsExterior & Garden, The Victorian House
  • Front Garden Before

    Working on the Formal Front Yard

    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 commentsExterior & Garden, 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 commentsAttic, Guest Room, The Victorian House
  • Guest Room Bed and Night Stand | Making it Lovely

    Cute, Budget-Friendly Guest Room

    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 commentsAttic, Guest Room, The Victorian House
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