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  • A Frank Lloyd Wright Easter Egg for Illinois (Front) | Nicole Balch of Making it Lovely for Food Network Magazine

    A Frank Lloyd Wright Easter Egg for Illinois

    Food Network Magazine reached out a few months ago, asking if I was interested in decorating an Easter egg to…
    March 21, 2018
  • Personalized Monogram Pouches from Shutterfly | Making it Lovely

    Personalized Holiday Gifts, and “Wheel Cars!”

    This post is sponsored by Shutterfly. A while back, I took a few quick pictures of the kids while we…
    December 1, 2016
  • An #InspiredStart with David Bromstad's Coffee-Mate Designs | Making it Lovely

    DIY Abstract Art Clock and Serving Tray

    This is a sponsored post by NESTLE Coffee-mate. All reviews and opinions expressed in this post are unbiased and based…
    July 27, 2015
  • DIY Handmade Beaded Necklace

    Making Beaded Necklaces

    I recently helped a couple dozen ladies turn waxed cording and beads into necklaces at my Anthropologie craft event. I…
    May 14, 2015
  • Design Mom, Gabrielle Blair

    Design Mom’s Book and Book Tour (Hey, Chicago!)

    Gabrielle Blair, of Design Mom, is coming to Chicago tomorrow, for the next stop on her book tour. I'll be…
    May 4, 2015
  • Making it Lovely + Anthropologie Event

    Mother’s Day Crafting at Anthropologie

    I'll be hosting another crafting event at Anthropologie soon! Last time, we made wooden Valentines, and this time we'll be…
    April 17, 2015
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  • A Frank Lloyd Wright Easter Egg for Illinois (Front) | Nicole Balch of Making it Lovely for Food Network Magazine

    A Frank Lloyd Wright Easter Egg for Illinois

    Food Network Magazine reached out a few months ago, asking if I was interested in decorating an Easter egg to represent Illinois, my home state.…

    March 21, 201815 commentsArtsy, Press
  • Personalized Monogram Pouches from Shutterfly | Making it Lovely

    Personalized Holiday Gifts, and “Wheel Cars!”

    This post is sponsored by Shutterfly. A while back, I took a few quick pictures of the kids while we were waiting for a table…

    December 1, 20167 commentsArtsy
  • An #InspiredStart with David Bromstad's Coffee-Mate Designs | Making it Lovely

    DIY Abstract Art Clock and Serving Tray

    This is a sponsored post by NESTLE Coffee-mate. All reviews and opinions expressed in this post are unbiased and based on my personal view. I…

    July 27, 201510 commentsCrafty (& Handy)
  • DIY Handmade Beaded Necklace

    Making Beaded Necklaces

    I recently helped a couple dozen ladies turn waxed cording and beads into necklaces at my Anthropologie craft event. I made one at home beforehand…

    May 14, 20155 commentsCrafty (& Handy)
  • Design Mom, Gabrielle Blair

    Design Mom’s Book and Book Tour (Hey, Chicago!)

    Gabrielle Blair, of Design Mom, is coming to Chicago tomorrow, for the next stop on her book tour. I’ll be helping her host a DIY…

    May 4, 20151 comment'B' for Books, Crafty (& Handy)
  • Making it Lovely + Anthropologie Event

    Mother’s Day Crafting at Anthropologie

    I’ll be hosting another crafting event at Anthropologie soon! Last time, we made wooden Valentines, and this time we’ll be hosting a craft for Mother’s…

    April 17, 20152 commentsCrafty (& Handy)
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