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  • Pink Sofa Living Room | Making it Lovely

    Of Course I Included a Pink Sofa

    I enjoy working with clients so much, but am having a hard time figuring out how to meld my work…
    February 26, 2020
  • Holiday Tabletop with Ballard Designs | Making it Lovely

    Our Dining Room, Set for Christmas

    Our old metal dining chairs were great for kids. Indestructible and easy to clean! So what did I replace them…
    December 19, 2017
  • Modular Home Office Furniture (Martha Stewart Living Craft Space)

    Modular Home Office Furniture

    I want to line an 8' long wall with office storage, but there are a few limitations. Our third floor…
    March 16, 2017
  • Making it Lovely's Master Closet

    The Closet is Finished!

    Maybe I should start calling it a dressing room? Sounds way fancier. I reached out to Ballard Designs and they…
    February 17, 2016
  • Tiny DIY Assistant

    Getting the Closet Back in Order

    Here's the work that has been done in the closet since I last shared my 'to do' list. Rewire (sconce,…
    January 19, 2016
  • 15 Stylish Garment and Coat Racks

    15 Stylish Garment and Coat Racks

    Garment racks. Coat racks. Oh, the multitude of racks I have looked at! Here's what happened. The bedroom closet had…
    December 14, 2015
  • Pink Sofa Living Room | Making it Lovely

    Of Course I Included a Pink Sofa

    I enjoy working with clients so much, but am having a hard time figuring out how to meld my work with individuals and my desire…

    February 26, 20201 commentDecorating
  • Holiday Tabletop with Ballard Designs | Making it Lovely

    Our Dining Room, Set for Christmas

    Our old metal dining chairs were great for kids. Indestructible and easy to clean! So what did I replace them with? Wooden chairs with easily…

    December 19, 20174 comments'D' for Dining, Dining Room, The Victorian House
  • Modular Home Office Furniture (Martha Stewart Living Craft Space)

    Modular Home Office Furniture

    I want to line an 8′ long wall with office storage, but there are a few limitations. Our third floor has a ceiling height of…

    March 16, 201719 commentsMy Office, The Victorian House
  • Making it Lovely's Master Closet

    The Closet is Finished!

    Maybe I should start calling it a dressing room? Sounds way fancier. I reached out to Ballard Designs and they provided several pieces from their…

    February 17, 201655 commentsBedroom Closet / Dressing Room, Our Bedroom, The Victorian House
  • Tiny DIY Assistant

    Getting the Closet Back in Order

    Here’s the work that has been done in the closet since I last shared my ‘to do’ list. Rewire (sconce, ceiling fixture, two switches, two…

    January 19, 201612 commentsBedroom Closet / Dressing Room, The Victorian House
  • 15 Stylish Garment and Coat Racks

    15 Stylish Garment and Coat Racks

    Garment racks. Coat racks. Oh, the multitude of racks I have looked at! Here’s what happened. The bedroom closet had an Intermetro rolling garment rack…

    December 14, 201516 commentsBedroom Closet / Dressing Room, Our Bedroom, The Victorian House
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