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  • Nicole of Making it Lovely, Black Living Room with Framed Grid of Tarot Card Art

    The Grid of Framed Tarot Card Art

    I wrote about wanting to add a mirror above the fireplace and a grid of frames above the red console…
    October 16, 2018
  • Nicole (Making it Lovely) in the Laundry Room

    Laundry Room Mockups and Floor Plan

    Imagine the cardboard box is a wooden counter. Imagine I've installed the sink and faucet, caulked the gaps along the…
    September 26, 2018
  • Kitchen Windows with Indow Inserts | Making it Lovely

    Choosing Countertops for the Laundry Room

    The laundry room is so close to being done! I just need to sew a shade for the window, and…
    September 10, 2018
  • New Trellises on the Garage

    A New Trick for an Old Garage

    This post is sponsored by Genie®. I live in a neighborhood of old houses. Most have a garage (some have…
    September 5, 2018
  • Laundry Room - Washer and Dryer Hoses, Ducts, Drains, and Water Inlets

    The Accidental Geyser

    We washed a load of laundry last night! In our own house! Oh, function. How I've missed you. The sink…
    July 27, 2018
  • Stock Cabinets, Brass Faucet, Schoolhouse Sconce

    Laundry Room Progress

    The tile is in and grouted! The cabinets, washer, and dryer all made their way downstairs today! There's still so…
    July 17, 2018
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  • Nicole of Making it Lovely, Black Living Room with Framed Grid of Tarot Card Art

    The Grid of Framed Tarot Card Art

    I wrote about wanting to add a mirror above the fireplace and a grid of frames above the red console back in (checks notes)… January!?…

    October 16, 201811 commentsDouble Parlor, The Victorian House
  • Nicole (Making it Lovely) in the Laundry Room

    Laundry Room Mockups and Floor Plan

    Imagine the cardboard box is a wooden counter. Imagine I’ve installed the sink and faucet, caulked the gaps along the foundation wall, and faced the…

    September 26, 20187 commentsBasement, Laundry Room, The Victorian House
  • Kitchen Windows with Indow Inserts | Making it Lovely

    Choosing Countertops for the Laundry Room

    The laundry room is so close to being done! I just need to sew a shade for the window, and the sink installation is being…

    September 10, 201812 commentsBasement, Laundry Room, The Victorian House
  • New Trellises on the Garage

    A New Trick for an Old Garage

    This post is sponsored by Genie®. I live in a neighborhood of old houses. Most have a garage (some have carriage houses!) and they’re almost…

    September 5, 20185 commentsUpgrades and Maintenance
  • Laundry Room - Washer and Dryer Hoses, Ducts, Drains, and Water Inlets

    The Accidental Geyser

    We washed a load of laundry last night! In our own house! Oh, function. How I’ve missed you. The sink cabinet is in place, and…

    July 27, 20182 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Laundry Room
  • Stock Cabinets, Brass Faucet, Schoolhouse Sconce

    Laundry Room Progress

    The tile is in and grouted! The cabinets, washer, and dryer all made their way downstairs today! There’s still so much to do! Oof. Tiling…

    July 17, 201821 commentsBasement, Laundry Room, The Victorian House
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