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  • Nicole (Making it Lovely) in the Laundry Room

    Laundry Room Mockups and Floor Plan

    Imagine the cardboard box is a wooden counter. Imagine I've installed the sink and faucet, caulked the gaps along the…
    September 26, 2018
  • Restoration Hardware 1940s Wingback Fabric Side Chair

    Coulda Woulda Shoulda

    Alternate title: Photoshop is Fun! You saw the library last week, yes? The rug was on loan for a styling…
    October 7, 2015
  • Tinsel Photoshop Brush

    Pugly Pixel always has fun graphic design tips and goodies, but the tinsel Photoshop brush may be my favorite yet!…
    December 19, 2011
  • 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
  • Working With Digital Paint Swatches

    Here's a question from my recent FAQ post. Nicole wrote: Maybe this is a silly question, but how did you…
    July 23, 2009
  • The Bedroom… Lightened and Brightened

    Our bedroom is fine. Lovely in fact. I really shouldn't go mucking about. It looks like this: Which, when broken…
    January 28, 2009
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  • Nicole (Making it Lovely) in the Laundry Room

    Laundry Room Mockups and Floor Plan

    Imagine the cardboard box is a wooden counter. Imagine I’ve installed the sink and faucet, caulked the gaps along the foundation wall, and faced the…

    September 26, 20187 commentsBasement, Laundry Room, The Victorian House
  • Restoration Hardware 1940s Wingback Fabric Side Chair

    Coulda Woulda Shoulda

    Alternate title: Photoshop is Fun! You saw the library last week, yes? The rug was on loan for a styling competition and it’s already on…

    October 7, 201555 commentsDecorating, Double Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
  • Tinsel Photoshop Brush

    Pugly Pixel always has fun graphic design tips and goodies, but the tinsel Photoshop brush may be my favorite yet! You can grab it by…

    December 19, 20115 comments'D' for Design, 'T' for Tech, Filing Cabinet
  • 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
  • Working With Digital Paint Swatches

    Here’s a question from my recent FAQ post. Nicole wrote: Maybe this is a silly question, but how did you get the paint colors off…

    July 23, 200929 comments'D' for Design, FAQ, Painting
  • The Bedroom… Lightened and Brightened

    Our bedroom is fine. Lovely in fact. I really shouldn’t go mucking about. It looks like this: Which, when broken down, looks like this: I…

    January 28, 200952 commentsBedroom
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