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  • Pink in the Library

    Pink in the Library

    The day after I got back from my trip, I figured I may as well paint a room. Then I…
    July 7, 2014
  • Pink Paint Swatches

    Would You Like a Sample?

    I've been feeling a little better (finally, five months into this pregnancy), and so with increased energy and mobility comes…
    June 4, 2014
  • Home Library #makingitlovely

    The Built-in Library Shelves, with Books

    The library isn't really finished, but the shelves have books, the house is neat, and I took photos. So? Photos!…
    May 12, 2014
  • Built-in Library Bookshelves and Rolling Library Ladder #makingitlovely

    The Built-in Bookshelves and Rolling Ladder in the Library

    The library project is done! The shelves are in! The ladder is up! Well, it's 95% done. Those three panels…
    May 5, 2014
  • Foyer / Library Table

    Looking for a Round Table for the Library

    I want to do something like this in the front parlor/library. Not the style, but the idea of a table…
    April 23, 2014
  • Palette Inspiration #makingitlovely

    The Color Palette Inspiration

    You've seen the built-ins starting to take shape, but what I'm really looking forward to is painting the front parlor…
    April 17, 2014
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  • Pink in the Library

    Pink in the Library

    The day after I got back from my trip, I figured I may as well paint a room. Then I realized what a dummy I…

    July 7, 201429 commentsDouble Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
  • Pink Paint Swatches

    Would You Like a Sample?

    I’ve been feeling a little better (finally, five months into this pregnancy), and so with increased energy and mobility comes more decorating gusto! I’ve been…

    June 4, 201415 commentsDouble Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
  • Home Library #makingitlovely

    The Built-in Library Shelves, with Books

    The library isn’t really finished, but the shelves have books, the house is neat, and I took photos. So? Photos! Definitely loving that ladder. I’m…

    May 12, 2014106 commentsDouble Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
  • Built-in Library Bookshelves and Rolling Library Ladder #makingitlovely

    The Built-in Bookshelves and Rolling Ladder in the Library

    The library project is done! The shelves are in! The ladder is up! Well, it’s 95% done. Those three panels beneath the window seat are…

    May 5, 201452 commentsDouble Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
  • Foyer / Library Table

    Looking for a Round Table for the Library

    I want to do something like this in the front parlor/library. Not the style, but the idea of a table with four chairs in front…

    April 23, 201467 commentsDouble Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
  • Palette Inspiration #makingitlovely

    The Color Palette Inspiration

    You’ve seen the built-ins starting to take shape, but what I’m really looking forward to is painting the front parlor and getting everything back in…

    April 17, 201420 commentsDouble Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
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