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  • Pelle Chandelier - Gooseneck (West Elm)

    So Close, Chandelier

    My taste in lighting runs toward the OMG-how-much!?, so finding new fixtures for the double parlor was not a pressing…
    November 16, 2015
  • Pink, Brass, Marble, Repeat.

    Pink, Brass, Marble, Repeat

    It's nice when all of my favorite colors and finishes are trending because they're easy to find, but it's also…
    October 23, 2015
  • New Bathroom Fixtures

    Let’s Be Realistic, Here

    I'm finding myself fighting scope creep. The new sconces are here (I ordered the Thurman sconce in unlacquered polished brass…
    September 10, 2015
  • Little Loops Sticking Out in a Rag Rug

    A Colorful Pain-in-the…

    A new rug has once again entered our house. It's cute and colorful! August likes it! Tiny Lego pieces get…
    August 25, 2015
  • Faucets and Sconces for the Third Floor Bathroom

    More Brass for the Third Floor Bathroom

    There's more to be done in the bathroom you saw yesterday! It hasn't been a huge priority for several reasons.…
    August 19, 2015
  • 14 Ceiling Fans that Don't Look Terrible!

    14 Ceiling Fans that Don’t Look Terrible!

    Our house does not have central air, and Chicago summers are hot and humid. I was a little concerned that…
    July 22, 2015
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  • Pelle Chandelier - Gooseneck (West Elm)

    So Close, Chandelier

    My taste in lighting runs toward the OMG-how-much!?, so finding new fixtures for the double parlor was not a pressing issue. Oh, there are plenty…

    November 16, 201577 comments'L' for Lighting, Double Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
  • Pink, Brass, Marble, Repeat.

    Pink, Brass, Marble, Repeat

    It’s nice when all of my favorite colors and finishes are trending because they’re easy to find, but it’s also all too tempting. I don’t…

    October 23, 20157 commentsDecorating
  • New Bathroom Fixtures

    Let’s Be Realistic, Here

    I’m finding myself fighting scope creep. The new sconces are here (I ordered the Thurman sconce in unlacquered polished brass with clamshell shades), and I…

    September 10, 201520 commentsBathrooms, The Victorian House
  • Little Loops Sticking Out in a Rag Rug

    A Colorful Pain-in-the…

    A new rug has once again entered our house. It’s cute and colorful! August likes it! Tiny Lego pieces get lost where the baby can…

    August 25, 20159 commentsAugust's Room, The Victorian House
  • Faucets and Sconces for the Third Floor Bathroom

    More Brass for the Third Floor Bathroom

    There’s more to be done in the bathroom you saw yesterday! It hasn’t been a huge priority for several reasons. First, it’s really not too…

    August 19, 201522 commentsBathrooms, The Victorian House
  • 14 Ceiling Fans that Don't Look Terrible!

    14 Ceiling Fans that Don’t Look Terrible!

    Our house does not have central air, and Chicago summers are hot and humid. I was a little concerned that we would be uncomfortable as…

    July 22, 201519 comments'D' for Decorating
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