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  • Oak-Paneled Victorian Staircase and Front Entry with Curved Window | Making it Lovely, One Room Challenge

    One Room Challenge: Week 6 (Front and Back Entry, Stairs, and Hallways – Final Reveal!)

    Hey, who needs a distraction right now? Today is reveal day for the Fall 2016 One Room Challenge! Let's get…
    November 9, 2016
  • Tools to Fix the Closet Subfloor

    Repairing and Replacing the Closet Floor

    This post is sponsored by Floor & Decor. Our bedroom floor had some give to it, right by the door…
    November 30, 2015
  • 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
  • Oak for Built-in Bookshelves

    The Bookshelves Have Arrived

    In pieces, anyway! Our carpenter will be back next week to start installing everything. The vast sea of wood grain…
    April 2, 2014
  • Oak-Paneled Victorian Staircase and Front Entry with Curved Window | Making it Lovely, One Room Challenge

    One Room Challenge: Week 6 (Front and Back Entry, Stairs, and Hallways – Final Reveal!)

    Hey, who needs a distraction right now? Today is reveal day for the Fall 2016 One Room Challenge! Let’s get into it. I have been…

    November 9, 201675 commentsAttic, Entryway, Hallway, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House
  • Tools to Fix the Closet Subfloor

    Repairing and Replacing the Closet Floor

    This post is sponsored by Floor & Decor. Our bedroom floor had some give to it, right by the door to the closet. The floor…

    November 30, 201515 commentsBedroom Closet / Dressing Room, Our Bedroom, 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
  • Oak for Built-in Bookshelves

    The Bookshelves Have Arrived

    In pieces, anyway! Our carpenter will be back next week to start installing everything. The vast sea of wood grain will be minimized once the…

    April 2, 201426 commentsDouble Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
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