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  • Photo Skillz

    I often see my old photos pop up on Pinterest, and I'm amazed at how much my photography has improved.…
    December 19, 2012
  • Ombré Painted Nesting Tables

    Ombré Nesting Tables (With a How-to Video)

    Brought to you by 3M DIY. I found these vintage wooden nesting tables at the Renegade Craft Fair, here in…
    November 1, 2012
  • A Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree in Making it Lovely's Library

    The Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree

    My friend Michelle was in town, so I met up with her yesterday we went to Sprout Home. I bought…
    October 24, 2012
  • Five Important Tips for Photographing Your Home

    This post on photography tips is brought to you by your fellow photo lovers at Shutterfly. They encourage you to…
    May 31, 2011
  • Planning August’s Monthly Photos

    I took a photo of August in Eleanor's usual spot yesterday. I'm going to start photographing him monthly too, but…
    February 23, 2011
  • MiY 5d: Reading Nook

    James and Eugenia, our fictional couple with exceptionally good taste in furniture, have just moved to Chicago! They have a…
    July 19, 2010
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  • Photo Skillz

    I often see my old photos pop up on Pinterest, and I’m amazed at how much my photography has improved. I still have a lot…

    December 19, 201236 commentsLibrary, Photography
  • Ombré Painted Nesting Tables

    Ombré Nesting Tables (With a How-to Video)

    Brought to you by 3M DIY. I found these vintage wooden nesting tables at the Renegade Craft Fair, here in Chicago, a couple of months…

    November 1, 201254 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Library, Videos
  • A Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree in Making it Lovely's Library

    The Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree

    My friend Michelle was in town, so I met up with her yesterday we went to Sprout Home. I bought a couple of air plants…

    October 24, 201262 commentsLibrary
  • Five Important Tips for Photographing Your Home

    This post on photography tips is brought to you by your fellow photo lovers at Shutterfly. They encourage you to capture your memories and share…

    May 31, 201177 commentsLibrary, Photography, Shutterfly Sponsorship
  • Planning August’s Monthly Photos

    I took a photo of August in Eleanor’s usual spot yesterday. I’m going to start photographing him monthly too, but I’m considering a change of…

    February 23, 201193 commentsLibrary, Parenting
  • MiY 5d: Reading Nook

    James and Eugenia, our fictional couple with exceptionally good taste in furniture, have just moved to Chicago! They have a long but wide hallway in…

    July 19, 201021 commentsMaking it Yours (MiY)
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