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  • Push Button Light Switches

    Push-Button Switches

    How much attention do you pay to little details in your home, like the light switches and electrical outlets? The…
    November 26, 2013
  • West Elm Industrial Chandelier

    Which Chandelier for Eleanor’s Room?

    The dark blue walls and ceiling in Eleanor's room look great, but the room definitely needs more light. The fixture…
    November 25, 2013
  • Making it Lovely's Bathroom with Antique Marble Sink

    The Upstairs Bathroom

    There are plenty of things I could change about this bathroom. But I have no immediate plans to do so.…
    November 20, 2013
  • Grant K. Gibson Dining Room

    So Long, Green Chairs

    The green warehouse sale chairs are gone. I didn't lose any money — just face — and I'll continue looking…
    November 19, 2013
  • Impromptu Kitchen Breakfast Picnic

    Feels Like Home

    Last week, someone asked me on Twitter if I ever get spooked in this big old house. I grew up…
    November 18, 2013
  • Making it Lovely's Christmas Tree

    I’ve Gone All Traditional On You

    With the Christmas tree, that is. tree c/o Treetopia I still love our pink tree, but it's only 6' tall.…
    November 14, 2013
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  • Push Button Light Switches

    Push-Button Switches

    How much attention do you pay to little details in your home, like the light switches and electrical outlets? The light switches especially are on…

    November 26, 201327 commentsThe Victorian House
  • West Elm Industrial Chandelier

    Which Chandelier for Eleanor’s Room?

    The dark blue walls and ceiling in Eleanor’s room look great, but the room definitely needs more light. The fixture hanging in there now only…

    November 25, 201376 comments'L' for Lighting, Eleanor's Room, The Victorian House
  • Making it Lovely's Bathroom with Antique Marble Sink

    The Upstairs Bathroom

    There are plenty of things I could change about this bathroom. But I have no immediate plans to do so. Design blogs, magazines, and Pinterest…

    November 20, 201393 commentsBathrooms, The Victorian House
  • Grant K. Gibson Dining Room

    So Long, Green Chairs

    The green warehouse sale chairs are gone. I didn’t lose any money — just face — and I’ll continue looking for the right fit. They…

    November 19, 201318 commentsDouble Parlor, The Victorian House
  • Impromptu Kitchen Breakfast Picnic

    Feels Like Home

    Last week, someone asked me on Twitter if I ever get spooked in this big old house. I grew up in the Chicago area (River…

    November 18, 201350 commentsKitchen, My Life, Parenting, The Victorian House
  • Making it Lovely's Christmas Tree

    I’ve Gone All Traditional On You

    With the Christmas tree, that is. tree c/o Treetopia I still love our pink tree, but it’s only 6′ tall. It was a little undersized…

    November 14, 201345 commentsDouble Parlor, Holidays, The Victorian House
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