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  • Our New Cedar Fence | Making it Lovely

    Our New Cedar Fence

    We have a new fence! In December, which is kind of weird. We had been trying to get this scheduled…
    December 17, 2018
  • Coffee Walnut Cookies - Blog Hop Cookie Swap | Making it Lovely

    Coffee Walnut Cookies

    Sarah from Room for Tuesday is hosting a Blog Hop Cookie Swap! The participants are linked at the end of…
    December 3, 2018
  • Rena Black Coffee Table by Noir, Double Parlor | Making it Lovely

    The Double Parlor, Lookin’ Good

    I'm really feeling my living room lately. Just wanted to share some recent photos of it before it's all changed…
    November 30, 2018
  • Storage Cabinets and Folding Laundry Space

    Our Basement Laundry Room Makeover

    This post is sponsored by Lowe's. Thank you for making this renovation possible! The laundry room in our Victorian is…
    November 28, 2018
  • How to Make DIY Plywood Countertops | Making it Lovely

    Making DIY Plywood Countertops

    There are a few options when it comes to wooden counters. Let me just say right now that I’m not…
    November 8, 2018
  • Library - August and Calvin Drawing

    I Almost Love the Library’s Vintage Floor Lamps

    I’d been wanting a pair of swing-arm lamps to flank the black and white striped sofa in the library. The…
    October 26, 2018
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  • Our New Cedar Fence | Making it Lovely

    Our New Cedar Fence

    We have a new fence! In December, which is kind of weird. We had been trying to get this scheduled since the summer, and it…

    December 17, 201815 commentsExterior & Garden, The Victorian House
  • Coffee Walnut Cookies - Blog Hop Cookie Swap | Making it Lovely

    Coffee Walnut Cookies

    Sarah from Room for Tuesday is hosting a Blog Hop Cookie Swap! The participants are linked at the end of the post, and everybody is…

    December 3, 201816 commentsCooking, Kitchen
  • Rena Black Coffee Table by Noir, Double Parlor | Making it Lovely

    The Double Parlor, Lookin’ Good

    I’m really feeling my living room lately. Just wanted to share some recent photos of it before it’s all changed up for Christmas decorating! I’m…

    November 30, 20181 commentDouble Parlor, The Victorian House
  • Storage Cabinets and Folding Laundry Space

    Our Basement Laundry Room Makeover

    This post is sponsored by Lowe’s. Thank you for making this renovation possible! The laundry room in our Victorian is in the basement, and the…

    November 28, 201816 commentsBasement, Crafty (& Handy), Laundry Room, The Victorian House
  • How to Make DIY Plywood Countertops | Making it Lovely

    Making DIY Plywood Countertops

    There are a few options when it comes to wooden counters. Let me just say right now that I’m not sure I picked the best…

    November 8, 201814 commentsBasement, Crafty (& Handy), Laundry Room, Projects, The Victorian House
  • Library - August and Calvin Drawing

    I Almost Love the Library’s Vintage Floor Lamps

    I’d been wanting a pair of swing-arm lamps to flank the black and white striped sofa in the library. The room needed more lighting on…

    October 26, 201811 commentsDouble Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
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