Skip to main content Skip to footer
Making it Lovely
  • Nicole Balch Design
  • House Tour
    • Our Current Home (The Victorian)
    • Our First Home (The Bungalow)
  • Shop Our House
  • Nicole Balch Design
  • House Tour
    • Our Current Home (The Victorian)
    • Our First Home (The Bungalow)
  • Shop Our House
  • #SpringMadeSimple Home Depot Garden Party

    The Chicago Garden Party

    Over the weekend, I hosted the The Chicago Garden Party brought to you by The Home Depot Garden Club. The…
    May 14, 2014
  • Eleanor's Fairy Garden

    For the Fairies. And Zombies.

    Eleanor is really into fairies right now. They visit her at night and give her sweet dreams, and they help…
    March 25, 2014
  • The Playroom Art Center #makingitlovely #mrsmeyers #getmessy

    The Playroom Art Center

    Sponsored by Mrs. Meyer's I've been working on the playroom on the third floor. We've all been feeling a little…
    March 11, 2014
  • Oana Befort's Favorite Art Supplies

    Watercolor Painting Inspiration

    I went to Michael's a few days ago to pick up some Christmas picks to spruce up a so-so garland…
    December 18, 2013
  • DIY Wood Slice Holiday Party Invitations

    DIY Wood Slice Holiday Party Invitations

    These are special invitations — ones that you might make for a handful of close friends. They'll either need to…
    December 4, 2013
  • Wood Valentines Craft Night

    Wood Valentines Craft Night (and a How To)

    Last week, I hosted a craft workshop at Anthropologie. There were two sessions, with twenty five people in each. We…
    February 12, 2013
  • ←
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • …
  • 17
  • →
  • #SpringMadeSimple Home Depot Garden Party

    The Chicago Garden Party

    Over the weekend, I hosted the The Chicago Garden Party brought to you by The Home Depot Garden Club. The weather was fully cooperating, and…

    May 14, 201411 commentsCrafty (& Handy)
  • Eleanor's Fairy Garden

    For the Fairies. And Zombies.

    Eleanor is really into fairies right now. They visit her at night and give her sweet dreams, and they help her grow. All kinds of…

    March 25, 201428 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Parenting, Projects
  • The Playroom Art Center #makingitlovely #mrsmeyers #getmessy

    The Playroom Art Center

    Sponsored by Mrs. Meyer’s I’ve been working on the playroom on the third floor. We’ve all been feeling a little stir-crazy, waiting for spring to…

    March 11, 201413 commentsArtsy, Attic, Crafty (& Handy), Playroom, The Victorian House
  • Oana Befort's Favorite Art Supplies

    Watercolor Painting Inspiration

    I went to Michael’s a few days ago to pick up some Christmas picks to spruce up a so-so garland on the stairs. (I was…

    December 18, 201331 commentsCrafty (& Handy), My Life
  • DIY Wood Slice Holiday Party Invitations

    DIY Wood Slice Holiday Party Invitations

    These are special invitations — ones that you might make for a handful of close friends. They’ll either need to be hand-delivered or mailed in…

    December 4, 20138 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Holidays
  • Wood Valentines Craft Night

    Wood Valentines Craft Night (and a How To)

    Last week, I hosted a craft workshop at Anthropologie. There were two sessions, with twenty five people in each. We braved the slushy Chicago snow,…

    February 12, 201318 commentsCrafty (& Handy)
  • ←
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • …
  • 17
  • →
Bricks Blog Site
Based in Oak Park, IL (just outside of Chicago)
Hercules Beetle

© 2007 – 2025 Making it Lovely. All rights reserved.

Say hello!
hello@makingitlovely.com