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  • Color Options

    Right Color, Wrong Space

    I was going for drama and bold color in the guest room, but it's just so damn dark in there.…
    June 14, 2017
  • Guest Room Color Samples

    Guest Room Color Scheming

    I recently worked on the guest room as part of a styling shoot. It's super cute as it is, but…
    June 7, 2017
  • Guest Room Bed and Night Stand | Making it Lovely

    Cute, Budget-Friendly Guest Room

    Surprise! I have a whole new room to share! This was actually a styling assignment for Sauder, for use on…
    April 18, 2017
  • Making it Lovely's One Room Challenge (Before Shots)

    One Room Challenge: Week 1 (the Before Shots)

    I'm thrilled to be taking part in the One Room Challenge again! A huge thank you to Linda at Calling…
    October 5, 2016
  • Overloaded Shelves with Craft Supplies

    I Have a Few Craft Supplies

    We have plans to spend time with friends and go to a parade for the Fourth, but I'll also be…
    July 1, 2016
  • Finishing the Third Floor Bathroom

    I was all set to finish this space up last summer. And then I thought, well, if I just install…
    June 14, 2016
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  • Color Options

    Right Color, Wrong Space

    I was going for drama and bold color in the guest room, but it’s just so damn dark in there. I had almost a gallon…

    June 14, 201751 commentsAttic, Guest Room, The Victorian House
  • Guest Room Color Samples

    Guest Room Color Scheming

    I recently worked on the guest room as part of a styling shoot. It’s super cute as it is, but I’d like to make a…

    June 7, 20178 commentsAttic, Guest Room, The Victorian House
  • Guest Room Bed and Night Stand | Making it Lovely

    Cute, Budget-Friendly Guest Room

    Surprise! I have a whole new room to share! This was actually a styling assignment for Sauder, for use on their blog and social media…

    April 18, 201732 commentsAttic, Guest Room, The Victorian House
  • Making it Lovely's One Room Challenge (Before Shots)

    One Room Challenge: Week 1 (the Before Shots)

    I’m thrilled to be taking part in the One Room Challenge again! A huge thank you to Linda at Calling it Home for organizing the…

    October 5, 201648 commentsAttic, Entryway, Hallway, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House
  • Overloaded Shelves with Craft Supplies

    I Have a Few Craft Supplies

    We have plans to spend time with friends and go to a parade for the Fourth, but I’ll also be working around the house. I’m…

    July 1, 201611 commentsAttic, Craft Room, The Victorian House
  • Finishing the Third Floor Bathroom

    I was all set to finish this space up last summer. And then I thought, well, if I just install a new toilet, maybe some…

    June 14, 20166 commentsBathrooms, The Victorian House
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