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  • OSB Subfloor

    Tiling with Cement Board Instead of Ditra

    I want my bathroom tile to have longevity. I’m using porcelain (wonderfully durable), and taking the time to do the…
    August 29, 2019
  • Miles Redd Bedroom with Canopy Bed

    Canopy Beds

    Eleanor, my eldest, is interested in making some changes to her room, and she has requested a canopy bed! After…
    August 20, 2019
  • Bathroom (Second Floor) Design Plan

    The Bathroom Design Plan

    This bathroom renovation is sponsored by Lowe’s. Thank you for making this project possible! I've been working away on our second…
    June 26, 2019
  • Bathroom (Second Floor)

    The Bathroom Renovation Begins

    This bathroom renovation is sponsored by Lowe's. Thank you for making this project possible! Oh, the plumbing issues we've had.…
    June 17, 2019
  • Padma Kilim Rug, Annie Selke, Dash & Albert, Making it Lovely

    Starting a Quick Guest Room Refresh

    I am in the middle of a bathroom renovation. (Finally, and there are more details to come!) On top of…
    June 10, 2019
  • Creating an Insta-Worthy Backdrop Outdoors | Making it Lovely

    Creating an Insta-worthy Backdrop Outside

    This is the third post of three sponsored by RISE’s AND not OR home and garden program. All thoughts and opinions are…
    May 24, 2019
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  • OSB Subfloor

    Tiling with Cement Board Instead of Ditra

    I want my bathroom tile to have longevity. I’m using porcelain (wonderfully durable), and taking the time to do the job right from the prep…

    August 29, 20192 commentsBathrooms, Crafty (& Handy), The Victorian House
  • Miles Redd Bedroom with Canopy Bed

    Canopy Beds

    Eleanor, my eldest, is interested in making some changes to her room, and she has requested a canopy bed! After talking to her more and…

    August 20, 20194 comments'D' for Decorating, Eleanor's Room, The Victorian House
  • Bathroom (Second Floor) Design Plan

    The Bathroom Design Plan

    This bathroom renovation is sponsored by Lowe’s. Thank you for making this project possible! I’ve been working away on our second floor bathroom, clearing everything out…

    June 26, 20197 commentsBathrooms, The Victorian House
  • Bathroom (Second Floor)

    The Bathroom Renovation Begins

    This bathroom renovation is sponsored by Lowe’s. Thank you for making this project possible! Oh, the plumbing issues we’ve had. At first, we thought that…

    June 17, 20197 commentsBathrooms, The Victorian House
  • Padma Kilim Rug, Annie Selke, Dash & Albert, Making it Lovely

    Starting a Quick Guest Room Refresh

    I am in the middle of a bathroom renovation. (Finally, and there are more details to come!) On top of that, I have decided that…

    June 10, 20191 commentAttic, Guest Room, The Victorian House
  • Creating an Insta-Worthy Backdrop Outdoors | Making it Lovely

    Creating an Insta-worthy Backdrop Outside

    This is the third post of three sponsored by RISE’s AND not OR home and garden program. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This was a…

    May 24, 20192 commentsExterior & Garden
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