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  • Jenna Lyons' Home in T Mag, photographed by Simon Watson

    Adding a Mirror Above the Fireplace

    We've lived here long enough and made what we have work for long enough that it's time to reevaluate and…
    January 23, 2018
  • Modern Decorating Ideas for a Victorian Fireplace | Making it Lovely

    Modern Ideas for a Victorian Fireplace

    A reader named Kristi wrote in with a question that I thought would be fun to answer on the blog.…
    April 5, 2017
  • Antique Perfume/Apothecary Bottles

    Having a Mantel is the BEST

    I've never lived anywhere a fireplace before. It was always on the would-be-nice list, never a requirement. But whoa, having…
    September 23, 2013
  • Pink Paper Fireplace Flames

    Cutest idea ever! Makes me wish I had a fireplace. • Twig & Thistle
    November 20, 2010
  • Jenna Lyons' Home in T Mag, photographed by Simon Watson

    Adding a Mirror Above the Fireplace

    We’ve lived here long enough and made what we have work for long enough that it’s time to reevaluate and really hone in on some…

    January 23, 201867 commentsDecorating, Double Parlor, The Victorian House
  • Modern Decorating Ideas for a Victorian Fireplace | Making it Lovely

    Modern Ideas for a Victorian Fireplace

    A reader named Kristi wrote in with a question that I thought would be fun to answer on the blog. “I have been an avid…

    April 5, 201712 commentsDecorating
  • Antique Perfume/Apothecary Bottles

    Having a Mantel is the BEST

    I’ve never lived anywhere a fireplace before. It was always on the would-be-nice list, never a requirement. But whoa, having a mantel is awesome! A…

    September 23, 201332 commentsDouble Parlor, The Victorian House
  • Pink Paper Fireplace Flames

    Cutest idea ever! Makes me wish I had a fireplace. • Twig & Thistle

    November 20, 20104 comments'C' for Crafts, Filing Cabinet
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