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  • Blue Sofa, Making it Lovely

    The Second Parlor

    It will be painted eventually, and some of the furniture is temporary. Let's have a look though, shall we? The…
    February 5, 2014
  • Making it Lovely's Victorian Entryway an Wooden Staircase

    The Entryway (Again), with its New (Old) Runner

    Let's forget about the not-so-pretty photos from yesterday, and instead look at a runner that IS working. Saving on the…
    January 30, 2014
  • The Upstairs Hallway #makingitlovely

    Hallway Runner Options

    There's a new vintage runner in the entryway downstairs (I'll have to rephotograph the area and share soon), and I've…
    January 29, 2014
  • Bathroom Flowers Near the Sink #makingitlovely

    The Bathroom on the Third Floor

    It's looking cute. The black rubber-coated soap pump is the only thing that hasn't made an appearance elsewhere on the…
    January 28, 2014
  • Chicago Sun Times Splash, Making it Lovely

    Workplaces

    Our house is warm! Our house is warm! We woke up this morning to a not-freezing house, even though we're…
    January 27, 2014
  • Windows with Shutters

    Winter House Update

    I've been in Salt Lake City since Monday, and will be here through Saturday. People have come in for Alt…
    January 23, 2014
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  • Blue Sofa, Making it Lovely

    The Second Parlor

    It will be painted eventually, and some of the furniture is temporary. Let’s have a look though, shall we? The blue sofa is 98″ long…

    February 5, 201477 commentsDouble Parlor, The Victorian House
  • Making it Lovely's Victorian Entryway an Wooden Staircase

    The Entryway (Again), with its New (Old) Runner

    Let’s forget about the not-so-pretty photos from yesterday, and instead look at a runner that IS working. Saving on the sideboard meant I could put…

    January 30, 201434 commentsEntryway, The Victorian House
  • The Upstairs Hallway #makingitlovely

    Hallway Runner Options

    There’s a new vintage runner in the entryway downstairs (I’ll have to rephotograph the area and share soon), and I’ve turned my attention toward the…

    January 29, 201491 commentsThe Victorian House
  • Bathroom Flowers Near the Sink #makingitlovely

    The Bathroom on the Third Floor

    It’s looking cute. The black rubber-coated soap pump is the only thing that hasn’t made an appearance elsewhere on the blog, as far as I…

    January 28, 201430 commentsAttic, Bathrooms, The Victorian House
  • Chicago Sun Times Splash, Making it Lovely

    Workplaces

    Our house is warm! Our house is warm! We woke up this morning to a not-freezing house, even though we’re getting hit with another arctic…

    January 27, 201439 commentsAttic, Guest Room, Kitchen, My Office, Press, The Victorian House
  • Windows with Shutters

    Winter House Update

    I’ve been in Salt Lake City since Monday, and will be here through Saturday. People have come in for Alt Summit from all over the…

    January 23, 201420 commentsThe Victorian House
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