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  • Making it Lovely's Living Room

    Double Rugs for the Double Parlor

    The library and living room got an update! Matching rugs, finally! This has been the vision from the beginning, but…
    October 26, 2017
  • Dining Room Design with Rug for Annie Selke by Nicole Balch | Making it Lovely

    My Rug Design in a Dining Room

    The rug I designed for Annie Selke is moving along from it's initial concept and into the first stages of…
    September 29, 2017
  • Guitar and Banjo Noodling

    Life Lately, and Projects

    How are you guys? I feel like I've been doing a whole lot behind the scenes, and not putting it…
    July 26, 2017
  • Rug Design Challenge Winners

    Thank you so much to everyone for voting in the Annie Selke Rug Design Challenge. They decided to bring twelve…
    July 21, 2017
  • Fabrics and Paint Swatches for Making it Lovely's One Room Challenge

    One Room Challenge: Week 4 (Rugs, Curtains, Bedding, and Other Fabrics)

    I shared a photo on Instagram of the paint swatches, fabric samples, and finishes for the bedroom and den, but…
    April 27, 2016
  • Making it Lovely's Living Room

    Double Rugs for the Double Parlor

    The library and living room got an update! Matching rugs, finally! This has been the vision from the beginning, but I messed around, experimenting with…

    October 26, 201713 commentsDouble Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
  • Dining Room Design with Rug for Annie Selke by Nicole Balch | Making it Lovely

    My Rug Design in a Dining Room

    The rug I designed for Annie Selke is moving along from it’s initial concept and into the first stages of production. Samples are being created…

    September 29, 20174 commentsDecorating
  • Guitar and Banjo Noodling

    Life Lately, and Projects

    How are you guys? I feel like I’ve been doing a whole lot behind the scenes, and not putting it out there as much. Part…

    July 26, 20172 commentsMy Life, The Victorian House
  • Rug Design Challenge Winners

    Thank you so much to everyone for voting in the Annie Selke Rug Design Challenge. They decided to bring twelve rugs (rather than just the…

    July 21, 201717 comments'R' for Rugs, Business
  • Fabrics and Paint Swatches for Making it Lovely's One Room Challenge

    One Room Challenge: Week 4 (Rugs, Curtains, Bedding, and Other Fabrics)

    I shared a photo on Instagram of the paint swatches, fabric samples, and finishes for the bedroom and den, but let’s dive into it all…

    April 27, 201617 commentsDen, One Room Challenge, Our Bedroom
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