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  • Christmas in the Lovely Victorian Library | Making it Lovely

    Merry Christmas!

    The tree is up, the garland is draped over our banister, and the fireplace mantle decoration is a little lacking.…
    December 22, 2017
  • Christmas Tabletop Place Settings with Juliska from Careful Peach | Making it Lovely

    A Fun Take on a Traditional Christmas Table

    This post is sponsored by CarefulPeach and Juliska. CarefulPeach is one of my favorite shops here in Oak Park, and…
    December 11, 2017
  • Sprucing Up a Christmas Garland

    Upgrading Faux-Fresh Christmas Garland

    This post is sponsored by Dunkin' Donuts. Every espresso at Dunkin’ Donuts is freshly ground and brewed for each drink…
    December 13, 2016
  • Holiday Decorating for Christmas and New Year's Eve | Making it Lovely | Lowe's

    Decorating for Both Christmas and New Year’s Eve

    This post is sponsored by Lowe's. While this was a paid opportunity from Lowe's, all content and opinions expressed here…
    November 29, 2016
  • Making it Lovely's Home Library in HGTV Magazine's Christmas 2015 Issue

    Our Home, Featured in HGTV Magazine’s Christmas Issue

    Someone from HGTV Magazine reached out to me back in December of last year. Would we be interested in having…
    December 17, 2015
  • Christmas Wreath

    That’s a Wrap

    This has been an excellent week for Calvin to go through sleep regression! You'd think a baby could get his…
    April 9, 2015
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  • Christmas in the Lovely Victorian Library | Making it Lovely

    Merry Christmas!

    The tree is up, the garland is draped over our banister, and the fireplace mantle decoration is a little lacking. It’s Christmas, 2017 style! Mostly…

    December 22, 20177 comments'H' for Holidays, Double Parlor, Entryway, The Victorian House
  • Christmas Tabletop Place Settings with Juliska from Careful Peach | Making it Lovely

    A Fun Take on a Traditional Christmas Table

    This post is sponsored by CarefulPeach and Juliska. CarefulPeach is one of my favorite shops here in Oak Park, and they have a beautiful display…

    December 11, 20171 commentDecorating, Holidays
  • Sprucing Up a Christmas Garland

    Upgrading Faux-Fresh Christmas Garland

    This post is sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts. Every espresso at Dunkin’ Donuts is freshly ground and brewed for each drink and combined with steamed milk…

    December 13, 20169 commentsEntryway, Holidays, The Victorian House
  • Holiday Decorating for Christmas and New Year's Eve | Making it Lovely | Lowe's

    Decorating for Both Christmas and New Year’s Eve

    This post is sponsored by Lowe’s. While this was a paid opportunity from Lowe’s, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. The Christmas…

    November 29, 201610 commentsDecorating, Entryway, Holidays, The Victorian House
  • Making it Lovely's Home Library in HGTV Magazine's Christmas 2015 Issue

    Our Home, Featured in HGTV Magazine’s Christmas Issue

    Someone from HGTV Magazine reached out to me back in December of last year. Would we be interested in having our home featured? Yes! Scouting…

    December 17, 201530 commentsHolidays, My Life, Press, The Victorian House
  • Christmas Wreath

    That’s a Wrap

    This has been an excellent week for Calvin to go through sleep regression! You’d think a baby could get his act together by now, am…

    April 9, 201511 commentsMy Life, Press, The Blog
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