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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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Basement, Crafty (& Handy), Laundry Room, The Victorian House

    Tiling the Basement Laundry Room

    DIY Tile Installation, End of Day 3

    Today, I grout! But first, let’s take a look at the tiling progress I’ve made. I started by finding the center of the room, then…

    July 11, 201810 comments
  • Basement, Crafty (& Handy), Laundry Room, The Victorian House

    Laying Ditra to Prep for Tile

    Laying Schluter Ditra for Tile | Making it Lovely

    Still prepping for tile! I underestimated the amount of work it would take to DIY this install. I imagined it like this. Bring tile home,…

    July 2, 20188 comments
  • Basement, Crafty (& Handy), Laundry Room, The Victorian House

    Removing Paint from Concrete with an Angle Grinder

    Safety First!

    Did you know that you aren’t supposed to lay tile over painted concrete? I sure didn’t when I was planning our laundry room! (I also…

    June 11, 201810 comments
  • The Victorian House

    My ‘No Makeup Home Tour’

    No Makeup Home Tour

    I straighten the house before taking photos. Clear surfaces, vacuum the rug, and gather the toys out of sight. I’ll run to Trader Joe’s for…

    May 23, 201831 comments
  • Our Bedroom, The Victorian House

    Where Do You Find Inspiration?

    Quincy Bed in Blush Pink Bedroom with All-White Bedding | Making it Lovely

    I feel like I’ve been deep in planning mode for so long. I finally get to execute! The laundry room is of course first, but…

    May 18, 201811 comments
  • Basement, Laundry Room, The Victorian House

    Next Up is the Laundry Room

    Laundry Room (Before)

    I’ve been doing a ton of work outside lately, but it’s time to move on to the interior again. Hey there, laundry room. Wait, that’s…

    May 16, 201815 comments
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