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  • Making it Lovely's One Room Challenge (Before Shots)

    One Room Challenge: Week 1 (the Before Shots)

    I'm thrilled to be taking part in the One Room Challenge again! A huge thank you to Linda at Calling…
    October 5, 2016
  • Pottery Barn Brass Collins Sconce in a Home Library / Dining Room

    Analysis Paralysis

    Have I adequately conveyed the amount of over-thinking I do for everything around here? Are you familiar with analysis paralysis?…
    August 24, 2016
  • Nicole Balch, at home | Making it Lovely

    A Night In

    I'm not one for all white walls trend, but I am guilty of waiting for maximum daylight to take photos…
    August 17, 2016
  • David Austin English Rose - A Shropshire

    Tending to the Climbing Roses

    We have a bunch of vines and climbers in the garden. Autumn sweet clematis on the front fence, grapevines on…
    August 8, 2016
  • The Sandbox, Closed

    A Sandbox / Fort for the Kids

    It took a full day for assembly. Add to that another couple of days to prepare the area and get…
    August 3, 2016
  • 8 Round Metal, Stone, & Concrete Outdoor Dining Tables | Making it Lovely

    8 Round Metal, Stone, & Concrete Outdoor Dining Tables

    Our rectangular dining table is a tight squeeze on our patio. A round table would be a much better fit,…
    July 28, 2016
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  • Making it Lovely's One Room Challenge (Before Shots)

    One Room Challenge: Week 1 (the Before Shots)

    I’m thrilled to be taking part in the One Room Challenge again! A huge thank you to Linda at Calling it Home for organizing the…

    October 5, 201648 commentsAttic, Entryway, Hallway, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House
  • Pottery Barn Brass Collins Sconce in a Home Library / Dining Room

    Analysis Paralysis

    Have I adequately conveyed the amount of over-thinking I do for everything around here? Are you familiar with analysis paralysis? “The state of over-analyzing (or…

    August 24, 201614 comments'L' for Lighting, Attic, Guest Room, The Victorian House
  • Nicole Balch, at home | Making it Lovely

    A Night In

    I’m not one for all white walls trend, but I am guilty of waiting for maximum daylight to take photos of my home so it’s…

    August 17, 201624 commentsDouble Parlor, The Victorian House
  • David Austin English Rose - A Shropshire

    Tending to the Climbing Roses

    We have a bunch of vines and climbers in the garden. Autumn sweet clematis on the front fence, grapevines on the back. Honeysuckle on a…

    August 8, 20167 commentsExterior & Garden, The Victorian House
  • The Sandbox, Closed

    A Sandbox / Fort for the Kids

    It took a full day for assembly. Add to that another couple of days to prepare the area and get everything all set up, but…

    August 3, 201613 commentsExterior & Garden, The Victorian House
  • 8 Round Metal, Stone, & Concrete Outdoor Dining Tables | Making it Lovely

    8 Round Metal, Stone, & Concrete Outdoor Dining Tables

    Our rectangular dining table is a tight squeeze on our patio. A round table would be a much better fit, size and shape-wise, so I’m…

    July 28, 201612 commentsExterior & Garden, The Victorian House
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