Making it Lovely » Press

Lucky Magazine: Blogger Blackbook

Making it Lovely — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:19:11 +0000

Some of my favorite shopping sites went up today on Lucky Magazine’s website in my blogger blackbook. (Thanks for having me, Lucky!)

Thank you for subscribing to Making it Lovely!

Altitude Design Summit 2010

Making it Lovely — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:14:12 +0000

I’m back from summer camp! Oh, I mean Altitude Design Summit.

I could name all of the amazing people I got to meet and hang out with, but it would seem a little braggy because the summit was just that good. I mean, you saw the list of speakers, right? Add to that the awesome attendees and you have a list of my nearly all of my favorite design bloggers. The organizers behind Alt did an outstanding job, and I’m honored to have been included!

Photo of my panel (“How to Find the Best Design Sites”) by Janel Laban, Apartment Therapy. Left to right: Allison Czarnecki, me (Nicole Balch), Jamie Derringer, and Karey Mackin

The panels were fantastic. In addition to the Keynote events, we were able to choose between three tracks for each session: Design Theory, Form & Function, or Hands On. I loved listening to what some of my favorite bloggers and influential people had to say on each topic, but it was even more exciting to be able to chat with them personally. Best of all, I left feeling inspired and ready to make this little ol’ blog of mine the best it can be.

Now you’re wishing that you went, right? Don’t worry. It’s all going to happen again next year, and I can’t wait.

Thank you for subscribing to Making it Lovely!

The Homies, 2009

Making it Lovely — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:41:12 +0000

I am so honored to be a finalist again for The Homies, Apartment Therapy’s awards for shelter bloggers. I appreciate the nominations, everybody! Making it Lovely is in great company; The other five finalists are Decor8, Door Sixteen, Young House Love, Remodelista, and Retro Renovation.

You have until January 6 to vote for your favorite.

Thank you for subscribing to Making it Lovely!

World’s Best Design Blogs

Making it Lovely — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:19:16 +0000

Making it Lovely has been included in the Times Online list of the Top 50 design blogs in the world. In the world! Thank you, and congratulations to the other amazing blogs listed as well! I am honored to be in such great company.

31. Making it Lovely Feminine favourites, independent design and home decoration.

Thank you for subscribing to Making it Lovely!

This Project Made Possible by You!

Making it Lovely — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:17:40 +0000

I’ve created a little banner to identify projects funded by our winnings in the 48-Hour Challenge. We’ve held onto the money until we could decide how best to use it. Half has been set aside for an important business expense (which I will discuss at a later date), and the other half is being divvied up among several new projects around the house. Thank you again for your support, and for making all of this possible!

Thank you for subscribing to Making it Lovely!

N.E.E.T. Feature

Making it Lovely — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:30:26 +0000

I’m so honored! Making it Lovely has a sixteen page piece in N.E.E.T. Magazine, edition #016.

The feature includes a two-page spread that I created exclusively for the issue. Check it out, starting on page 81.

Thank you for subscribing to Making it Lovely!

Craft: My Top 5 Home Decor Picks

Making it Lovely — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:07:26 +0000

I’m on Craft: today! Head on over to see my top 5 home decor picks.

Thank you for subscribing to Making it Lovely!

Double Feature

Making it Lovely — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:27:30 +0000

Two guest posts by me went up today on two lovely blogs. First, check out a few of My Favorite Things on decor8 (complete with new photos of my home).

Then go Back to School with DomestiKatedLife. Fun!

(Thanks, Holly and Kate, for having me!)

Thank you for subscribing to Making it Lovely!

Up for the Challenge: We Won!

Making it Lovely — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:27:51 +0000

I wanted to thank you all earlier, but I was waiting until I heard from Better Homes & Gardens…

We WON! Making it Lovely received the most votes in the 48-Hour Challenge at BHG.com and we’ll be the recipient of a $5000 bonus! We’re so excited, and we’re eager to get started on a few new projects around the house that will now be possible. And obviously, we couldn’t have won without your tremendous support. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Thank you for subscribing to Making it Lovely!

Up for the Challenge: The End

Making it Lovely — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:01:45 +0000

Today is the last day to vote in the 48-Hour Challenge. The timing of the challenge was a bit crazy (coinciding with my ninth month of pregnancy), but Brandon and I took it on and we’re so proud to have been a part of it. Thank you to Better Homes and Gardens for asking me to be a part of the challenge, and thank you to the other participants: The Cottage Nest, The Home Garden, The Wood Whisperer, and of course my friends over at This Young House. We were thrilled to be in such wonderful company, and the other four projects were all incredibly inspiring.

Here’s a look back at where we started…

And where we ended…

And during the process we went from a married couple to a family.

Thank you too, all of you, for your support throughout the whole process. There were times when I thought I was in a bit over my head (*ahem*, porch painting), but the end result and your thoughtful comments made it all worth it. And I truly appreciate those of you that took time to vote for us, whether it was once a day, once in a while, or just once. Thank you.

Thank you for subscribing to Making it Lovely!