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  • 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
  • Holiday Table Setting | Making it Lovely

    Our Holiday Table

    This post is brought to you by Pier 1 Imports. We host brunch each year on Christmas Eve, and then…
    December 8, 2015
  • DIY Laurel Leaf Gift Tags (Pretty Packages)

    Pretty Packages: DIY Laurel Leaf Gift Tags

    Christmas presents go under the tree as soon as we can get around to wrapping them, so they become part…
    December 1, 2015
  • Oh, Hey. It's National Pink Day!

    Oh, Hey. It’s National Pink Day!

    Did you know that June 23rd is National Pink Day? It's OK, I didn't either. Apparently you can celebrate by…
    June 23, 2015
  • Gingerbread Cake

    Gingerbread Cake

    This post is sponsored by Safeway stores-Safeway, Dominicks, Tom Thumb, Vons, Randalls. Tastier for the holidays! I usually make something…
    December 13, 2012
  • Pink Christmas Tree

    Some Christmas Decorating

    So. Speaking of sequins, they're featured prominently in my home for the holidays. The house may be photographed for a…
    December 5, 2012
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  • 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
  • Holiday Table Setting | Making it Lovely

    Our Holiday Table

    This post is brought to you by Pier 1 Imports. We host brunch each year on Christmas Eve, and then we have family over for…

    December 8, 201514 commentsDining Room, Holidays
  • DIY Laurel Leaf Gift Tags (Pretty Packages)

    Pretty Packages: DIY Laurel Leaf Gift Tags

    Christmas presents go under the tree as soon as we can get around to wrapping them, so they become part of the decorations for a…

    December 1, 20155 comments'C' for Crafts
  • Oh, Hey. It's National Pink Day!

    Oh, Hey. It’s National Pink Day!

    Did you know that June 23rd is National Pink Day? It’s OK, I didn’t either. Apparently you can celebrate by doing things like… going to…

    June 23, 20157 commentsDecorating
  • Gingerbread Cake

    Gingerbread Cake

    This post is sponsored by Safeway stores-Safeway, Dominicks, Tom Thumb, Vons, Randalls. Tastier for the holidays! I usually make something with chocolate when I want…

    December 13, 201217 commentsFood, Holidays
  • Pink Christmas Tree

    Some Christmas Decorating

    So. Speaking of sequins, they’re featured prominently in my home for the holidays. The house may be photographed for a magazine (to appear in a…

    December 5, 201229 commentsHolidays, Living Room
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