• Spring Tabletop #makingitlovely

    March 6, 2014
    Lots of black, because of the never-ending soul-crushing bleakness of winter. (I may be being a bit dramatic* there). But…
  • Black Walls with Candice Bergen Quote #makingitlovely

    March 5, 2014
    The painting of the second parlor — it is done. Huzzah! And Emptying out the room to paint has been…
  • Black Paint Swatches #makingitlovely

    March 3, 2014
    I'd hoped to have a painted room to share today, but I underestimated the ability of my right arm to…
  • Stenciled Walls as a Wallpaper Alternative

    February 28, 2014
    Old houses, structural or interpersonal, are like this. David Sedaris hates overhead lighting. Notable line: "Do other guys lean against…
  • Style: White Plus Gold #makingitlovely

    February 27, 2014
    I am so ready to wear something besides boots and four million layers to go outside every day. It's almost…
  • Brown Town

    February 26, 2014
    Where everything is a lovely shade of brown! Or cream! This room is very much in progress, and it has…