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  • Seating Area, Making it Lovely

    Scroll Arm Chairs in Front of the Fireplace

    I may have made a mistake. It happens from time to time. I went to the Jayson Home Warehouse Sale…
    November 13, 2013
  • Spruce Upholstery Book

    The Spruce Upholstery Book, and Plans for August’s Bed

    I know how to upholster a simple chair seat. Years of Trading Spaces viewings taught me to start with a…
    November 12, 2013
  • Dark Blue

    Eleanor’s Dark Walls and Ceiling

    I finished painting Eleanor's ceiling dark blue last night! Some people have wondered about how much input she has over…
    November 7, 2013
  • Testing Ceiling Colors

    I Have a Lot of Painting in My Immediate Future

    I tested a few paint colors in Eleanor's room today. Which does Eleanor like? Dark blue. Which color, besides dark…
    November 1, 2013
  • Paint Colors for the Bedroom

    Testing Paint Colors for the Bedroom

    The walls in our home (the ones that don't have wallpaper, that is) were all painted creamy white before the…
    October 30, 2013
  • Striped Antique Sofa

    The Antique Striped Sofa

    We're accumulating couches here. I think you'll understand why when you see the newest arrival. I mentioned wanting a striped…
    October 21, 2013
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  • Seating Area, Making it Lovely

    Scroll Arm Chairs in Front of the Fireplace

    I may have made a mistake. It happens from time to time. I went to the Jayson Home Warehouse Sale over the weekend, being sure…

    November 13, 201392 commentsDouble Parlor, The Victorian House
  • Spruce Upholstery Book

    The Spruce Upholstery Book, and Plans for August’s Bed

    I know how to upholster a simple chair seat. Years of Trading Spaces viewings taught me to start with a staple in the center, pull…

    November 12, 2013313 commentsAugust's Room, The Victorian House
  • Dark Blue

    Eleanor’s Dark Walls and Ceiling

    I finished painting Eleanor’s ceiling dark blue last night! Some people have wondered about how much input she has over the design, since I seem…

    November 7, 201348 commentsEleanor's Room, The Victorian House
  • Testing Ceiling Colors

    I Have a Lot of Painting in My Immediate Future

    I tested a few paint colors in Eleanor’s room today. Which does Eleanor like? Dark blue. Which color, besides dark blue does she like? “Only…

    November 1, 201335 commentsEleanor's Room, The Victorian House
  • Paint Colors for the Bedroom

    Testing Paint Colors for the Bedroom

    The walls in our home (the ones that don’t have wallpaper, that is) were all painted creamy white before the house was put on the…

    October 30, 201383 commentsOur Bedroom, The Victorian House
  • Striped Antique Sofa

    The Antique Striped Sofa

    We’re accumulating couches here. I think you’ll understand why when you see the newest arrival. I mentioned wanting a striped settee before moving into this…

    October 21, 201340 commentsDouble Parlor, The Victorian House
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