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  • Pink Painted Stair Runner, Etched Arcadia Wallpaper Mural | Making it Lovely

    Painted Stairs and Entryway Makeover

    This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dutch Boy. The opinions and text are all mine.…
    March 6, 2019
  • L.A. Mansion Butler's Pantry, After

    Honor Roll

    Let's start with a before and after. The renovated 'after' is up first. The great paint debate will never die!…
    December 8, 2017
  • Planning Our Paint Color Palette with the Simply Yours Tool

    This post is sponsored by Dutch Boy Paint. We took on several spaces for the latest round of the One…
    November 21, 2016
  • 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
  • All the Trimmings

    The living room's trim is now white. Our house feels lighter, and all is right. Oh, wait… now the need…
    March 13, 2012
  • Living Room Trim Progress

    I spent yesterday filling nail holes with wood putty, sanding, caulking gaps, washing, taping off the floor, priming, and painting.…
    February 20, 2012
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  • Pink Painted Stair Runner, Etched Arcadia Wallpaper Mural | Making it Lovely

    Painted Stairs and Entryway Makeover

    This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dutch Boy. The opinions and text are all mine. Our back entryway got a…

    March 6, 201927 commentsEntryway, The Victorian House
  • L.A. Mansion Butler's Pantry, After

    Honor Roll

    Let’s start with a before and after. The renovated ‘after’ is up first. The great paint debate will never die! This L.A. mansion is stunning…

    December 8, 201731 commentsHonor Roll
  • Planning Our Paint Color Palette with the Simply Yours Tool

    This post is sponsored by Dutch Boy Paint. We took on several spaces for the latest round of the One Room Challenge. The work spanned…

    November 21, 20163 commentsAttic, Entryway, Hallway, Painting, The Victorian House
  • 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
  • All the Trimmings

    The living room’s trim is now white. Our house feels lighter, and all is right. Oh, wait… now the need to paint the dining room…

    March 13, 201237 commentsLiving Room
  • Living Room Trim Progress

    I spent yesterday filling nail holes with wood putty, sanding, caulking gaps, washing, taping off the floor, priming, and painting. I have one more coat…

    February 20, 201255 commentsLiving Room, Painting
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