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  • Library - August and Calvin Drawing

    I Almost Love the Library’s Vintage Floor Lamps

    I’d been wanting a pair of swing-arm lamps to flank the black and white striped sofa in the library. The…
    October 26, 2018
  • Hanna White Ceramic Table Lamp - CB2

    Pink and White Mushroom Lamps

    Yes, I've shared several mushroom lamps before, but I feel it is my duty to let you know that a…
    January 11, 2018
  • Brass Mushroom Lamp | Making it Lovely

    Walter von Nessen (and Inspired) Mushroom Lamps

    I used a pair of mushroom lamps recently in our guest room. I like the 60s/70s style they bring to…
    May 22, 2017
  • Shapely Glass Pendant Light Fixtures | Making it Lovely

    Shapely Glass Pendant Light Fixtures

    Five years ago, I hung a cabinet knob as a pendant over the dining table in our dollhouse. Then when…
    November 30, 2016
  • Restoration Hardware Chemistry Cloche Lamps

    Cloche Lamps

    They're a thing. And they're not exactly a new thing, but suddenly I'm entranced by them in a way that…
    September 15, 2016
  • Pottery Barn Brass Collins Sconce in a Home Library / Dining Room

    Analysis Paralysis

    Have I adequately conveyed the amount of over-thinking I do for everything around here? Are you familiar with analysis paralysis?…
    August 24, 2016
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  • Library - August and Calvin Drawing

    I Almost Love the Library’s Vintage Floor Lamps

    I’d been wanting a pair of swing-arm lamps to flank the black and white striped sofa in the library. The room needed more lighting on…

    October 26, 201811 commentsDouble Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
  • Hanna White Ceramic Table Lamp - CB2

    Pink and White Mushroom Lamps

    Yes, I’ve shared several mushroom lamps before, but I feel it is my duty to let you know that a few new contenders have entered…

    January 11, 20180 comments'L' for Lighting
  • Brass Mushroom Lamp | Making it Lovely

    Walter von Nessen (and Inspired) Mushroom Lamps

    I used a pair of mushroom lamps recently in our guest room. I like the 60s/70s style they bring to the space, taking it a…

    May 22, 20175 comments'L' for Lighting, Decorating, Guest Room
  • Shapely Glass Pendant Light Fixtures | Making it Lovely

    Shapely Glass Pendant Light Fixtures

    Five years ago, I hung a cabinet knob as a pendant over the dining table in our dollhouse. Then when we moved into this house…

    November 30, 20161 comment'L' for Lighting
  • Restoration Hardware Chemistry Cloche Lamps

    Cloche Lamps

    They’re a thing. And they’re not exactly a new thing, but suddenly I’m entranced by them in a way that I wasn’t before — especially…

    September 15, 20163 commentsDecorating
  • Pottery Barn Brass Collins Sconce in a Home Library / Dining Room

    Analysis Paralysis

    Have I adequately conveyed the amount of over-thinking I do for everything around here? Are you familiar with analysis paralysis? “The state of over-analyzing (or…

    August 24, 201614 comments'L' for Lighting, Attic, Guest Room, The Victorian House
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