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  • Stairs and Floor After Pulling Up Carpet

    One Room Challenge: Week 4 (Those Stairs, That Hall)

    Some things look better (the ceiling and the third floor doors), most things look worse (everything else). It's gotta get…
    October 26, 2016
  • Making it Lovely's One Room Challenge (Before Shots)

    One Room Challenge: Week 1 (the Before Shots)

    I'm thrilled to be taking part in the One Room Challenge again! A huge thank you to Linda at Calling…
    October 5, 2016
  • Plaster Wall Repair in Progress

    Status: Closet, Hallway, and Electrical Work

    The sheet mirror above the sink in the closet is gone. I was so nervous for it to come down!…
    December 10, 2015
  • Happy Faces Art Print from Minted

    Art from Minted (With a Giveaway!)

    Minted is a marketplace that hosts regular competitions to source all their art from a global community of independent artists.…
    June 23, 2015
  • The New Lighting for the Hallway

    New Lights, and New Favorites

    This post is sponsored by Schoolhouse Electric. There are three existing lights in the hallway: the one that you can…
    September 18, 2014
  • Hallway: New Floor

    Choosing Our Hardwood Flooring for the Hallway

    This post is sponsored by Floor & Decor. When Brandon and I bought our Victorian, we knew that the flooring…
    September 9, 2014
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  • Stairs and Floor After Pulling Up Carpet

    One Room Challenge: Week 4 (Those Stairs, That Hall)

    Some things look better (the ceiling and the third floor doors), most things look worse (everything else). It’s gotta get worse before it gets better!…

    October 26, 201616 commentsAttic, Entryway, Hallway, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House, Upgrades and Maintenance
  • Making it Lovely's One Room Challenge (Before Shots)

    One Room Challenge: Week 1 (the Before Shots)

    I’m thrilled to be taking part in the One Room Challenge again! A huge thank you to Linda at Calling it Home for organizing the…

    October 5, 201648 commentsAttic, Entryway, Hallway, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House
  • Plaster Wall Repair in Progress

    Status: Closet, Hallway, and Electrical Work

    The sheet mirror above the sink in the closet is gone. I was so nervous for it to come down! I watched a few ‘how…

    December 10, 201513 commentsBedroom Closet / Dressing Room, Hallway, Our Bedroom, The Victorian House
  • Happy Faces Art Print from Minted

    Art from Minted (With a Giveaway!)

    Minted is a marketplace that hosts regular competitions to source all their art from a global community of independent artists. They recently invited me to…

    June 23, 201510 comments'A' for Art, 'F' for Freebies, Hallway
  • The New Lighting for the Hallway

    New Lights, and New Favorites

    This post is sponsored by Schoolhouse Electric. There are three existing lights in the hallway: the one that you can see below, hanging down (which…

    September 18, 201413 comments'L' for Lighting, Hallway, The Victorian House
  • Hallway: New Floor

    Choosing Our Hardwood Flooring for the Hallway

    This post is sponsored by Floor & Decor. When Brandon and I bought our Victorian, we knew that the flooring in the hallway on the…

    September 9, 201421 commentsHallway, The Victorian House
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