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  • CB2 Outdoor Dining Furniture

    Let’s Do Whimsical Outdoor Dining

    "Whimsical." I resisted that descriptor for a long time, but you know what? A little whimsy is fun! I'm embracing…
    May 1, 2017
  • Restoration Hardware Chemistry Cloche Lamps

    Cloche Lamps

    They're a thing. And they're not exactly a new thing, but suddenly I'm entranced by them in a way that…
    September 15, 2016
  • Making it Yours 14C: CB2 SAIC Together Pendant Light

    Making it Yours 14C: SAIC Together Pendant Light

    Let's check in on our imaginary friend, Maxwell, shall we? We're following along in this edition of Making it Yours…
    February 23, 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
  • Leather Dining Chairs

    So You Need a Leather Dining Chair

    There's a leather chair, with a certain shape and metal legs, that has been popping up here and there lately.…
    May 6, 2015
  • Making it Yours 9A: Sierra Four-Drawer Chest #makingitlovely

    Making it Yours 9A: Newlyweds in San Francisco

    Here we are: the first look in the ninth edition of Making it Yours. We're going to follow Adam and…
    August 2, 2012
  • CB2 Outdoor Dining Furniture

    Let’s Do Whimsical Outdoor Dining

    “Whimsical.” I resisted that descriptor for a long time, but you know what? A little whimsy is fun! I’m embracing it. I’ve been noticing several…

    May 1, 20176 commentsDecorating, Let's…
  • Restoration Hardware Chemistry Cloche Lamps

    Cloche Lamps

    They’re a thing. And they’re not exactly a new thing, but suddenly I’m entranced by them in a way that I wasn’t before — especially…

    September 15, 20163 commentsDecorating
  • Making it Yours 14C: CB2 SAIC Together Pendant Light

    Making it Yours 14C: SAIC Together Pendant Light

    Let’s check in on our imaginary friend, Maxwell, shall we? We’re following along in this edition of Making it Yours as he incorporates the SAIC…

    February 23, 20163 commentsMaking it Yours (MiY)
  • 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
  • Leather Dining Chairs

    So You Need a Leather Dining Chair

    There’s a leather chair, with a certain shape and metal legs, that has been popping up here and there lately. Have you noticed it, too?…

    May 6, 201513 comments'D' for Decorating
  • Making it Yours 9A: Sierra Four-Drawer Chest #makingitlovely

    Making it Yours 9A: Newlyweds in San Francisco

    Here we are: the first look in the ninth edition of Making it Yours. We’re going to follow Adam and Sadie Green (our fictional heroes),…

    August 2, 201218 commentsMaking it Yours (MiY)
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