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  • Traditional Dining Room with Black Chinese Chippendale Chairs in Better Homes & Gardens

    A Dining Room, Before and After Styling

    I came across this dining room by Kathryn Ivey recently and loved the black chippendale chairs and IKEA Stockholm rug…
    February 2, 2017
  • My Mask in Better Homes & Gardens

    Hooray! I knew in an abstract sense that my mask would be in the October issue of Better Homes &…
    September 27, 2010
  • Halloween Mask for Better Homes & Gardens

    Remember when I mentioned that I would be crafting four Halloween projects for Better Homes & Gardens? Well I'm thrilled…
    September 10, 2010
  • This Project Made Possible by You!

    I’ve created a little banner to identify projects funded by our winnings in the 48-Hour Challenge. We’ve held onto the…
    October 8, 2009
  • Up for the Challenge: We Won!

    I wanted to thank you all earlier, but I was waiting until I heard from Better Homes & Gardens… We…
    June 17, 2009
  • Up for the Challenge: The End

    Today is the last day to vote in the 48-Hour Challenge. The timing of the challenge was a bit crazy…
    June 12, 2009
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  • Traditional Dining Room with Black Chinese Chippendale Chairs in Better Homes & Gardens

    A Dining Room, Before and After Styling

    I came across this dining room by Kathryn Ivey recently and loved the black chippendale chairs and IKEA Stockholm rug against the white backdrop and…

    February 2, 201710 commentsDecorating
  • My Mask in Better Homes & Gardens

    Hooray! I knew in an abstract sense that my mask would be in the October issue of Better Homes & Gardens, but it was thrilling…

    September 27, 201017 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Holidays, Press
  • Halloween Mask for Better Homes & Gardens

    Remember when I mentioned that I would be crafting four Halloween projects for Better Homes & Gardens? Well I’m thrilled to finally be able to…

    September 10, 201032 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Holidays, Press
  • This Project Made Possible by You!

    I’ve created a little banner to identify projects funded by our winnings in the 48-Hour Challenge. We’ve held onto the money until we could decide…

    October 8, 200910 commentsCrafty (& Handy), My Life, Press
  • Up for the Challenge: We Won!

    I wanted to thank you all earlier, but I was waiting until I heard from Better Homes & Gardens… We WON! Making it Lovely received…

    June 17, 2009128 commentsOutside, Press
  • Up for the Challenge: The End

    Today is the last day to vote in the 48-Hour Challenge. The timing of the challenge was a bit crazy (coinciding with my ninth month…

    June 12, 2009106 commentsOutside, Press
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