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  • The 4-6 Weeks Project (Week One)

    I did this project the last time I was pregnant, too. The idea is to take a daily photo in…
    August 25, 2014
  • BHG Teal Paints

    Teal for the Entryway?

    I like the way open-concept homes look but I prefer to live in a house with separate rooms, and Victorians…
    July 23, 2014
  • Traveling With My Camera Bag

    A Good Travel Camera?

    I just got back from my trip to France and Morocco! I'm so eager to tell you about it, but…
    June 30, 2014
  • Accent Wall in the Playroom #makingitlovely

    The Playroom’s Accent Wall (Featured in HGTV Magazine)

    The playroom is sporting a different look from the last time you saw it! I showed a couple of shots…
    May 20, 2014
  • #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
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  • The 4-6 Weeks Project (Week One)

    I did this project the last time I was pregnant, too. The idea is to take a daily photo in the 4-6 weeks before the…

    August 25, 201416 commentsMy Life, Parenting, Photography
  • BHG Teal Paints

    Teal for the Entryway?

    I like the way open-concept homes look but I prefer to live in a house with separate rooms, and Victorians are certainly known for having…

    July 23, 201450 commentsDining Room, Double Parlor, Entryway, Painting, The Victorian House
  • Traveling With My Camera Bag

    A Good Travel Camera?

    I just got back from my trip to France and Morocco! I’m so eager to tell you about it, but I need to get over…

    June 30, 201476 commentsPhotography
  • Accent Wall in the Playroom #makingitlovely

    The Playroom’s Accent Wall (Featured in HGTV Magazine)

    The playroom is sporting a different look from the last time you saw it! I showed a couple of shots while the wall was in…

    May 20, 201424 commentsAttic, Painting, Playroom, Press, Projects, The Victorian 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 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
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