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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
  • PInk Christmas Tree!

    Christmas Decorations (Part 2: Downstairs)

    Yesterday, I showed you the upstairs, as it is decorated for Christmas. Today is all about the main floor. I…
    December 21, 2012
  • Christmas Decorations (Part 1: Upstairs)

    I know — it's a little late in the game to finally be sharing our Christmas decorations! The house was…
    December 20, 2012
  • Happy New Year!

    We had beautiful weather over the weekend, with highs in the mid-forties, so we decided to see the Zoo Lights…
    January 2, 2012
  • 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
  • PInk Christmas Tree!

    Christmas Decorations (Part 2: Downstairs)

    Yesterday, I showed you the upstairs, as it is decorated for Christmas. Today is all about the main floor. I did find a better place…

    December 21, 201240 commentsDining Room, Holidays, Living Room
  • Christmas Decorations (Part 1: Upstairs)

    I know — it’s a little late in the game to finally be sharing our Christmas decorations! The house was photographed this year for the…

    December 20, 201216 commentsAugust's Room, Eleanor's Room, Holidays, Library
  • Happy New Year!

    We had beautiful weather over the weekend, with highs in the mid-forties, so we decided to see the Zoo Lights at Brookfield this year. August…

    January 2, 201214 commentsHolidays, My Life
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