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  • Calvin and Brandon

    Wink!

    Some people buy one set of bedding and only replace it when it starts to fall apart. Strip the sheets,…
    May 12, 2015
  • Double Parlor with Parallels Rug

    Another Rug! (Yes, Again!)

    'Tis what I do. I remember reading a blog post by Michelle Kohanzo (Managing Director of The Land of Nod)…
    April 15, 2015
  • Black Walls, Cream and Pink Moroccan Rug | Making it Lovely

    The Moroccan Rug

    The blue rug that I styled here recently, while beautiful, has been returned. Going back to bare floors was kind…
    March 25, 2015
  • Our Dresses for My Sister’s Wedding

    My sister, Ashley, is getting married in September! She found her wedding dress months ago, and it's beautiful. Ivory with…
    February 17, 2015
  • Think Pink | Making it Lovely

    Think Pink!

    Think pink, if you want that quelque chose! I tried something different and painted the images for today's post in…
    January 12, 2015
  • Pink Accents

    Pink for Boys (Pink for All!)

    A reader named Karin wrote to me with a request. "Nicole, I am wondering if you have a suggestion for…
    January 22, 2014
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  • Calvin and Brandon

    Wink!

    Some people buy one set of bedding and only replace it when it starts to fall apart. Strip the sheets, throw ’em in the wash,…

    May 12, 201510 commentsOur Bedroom, The Victorian House
  • Double Parlor with Parallels Rug

    Another Rug! (Yes, Again!)

    ‘Tis what I do. I remember reading a blog post by Michelle Kohanzo (Managing Director of The Land of Nod) and loving that she describes…

    April 15, 201519 commentsDouble Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
  • Black Walls, Cream and Pink Moroccan Rug | Making it Lovely

    The Moroccan Rug

    The blue rug that I styled here recently, while beautiful, has been returned. Going back to bare floors was kind of sad! I’d had the…

    March 25, 201523 commentsDouble Parlor, The Victorian House
  • Our Dresses for My Sister’s Wedding

    My sister, Ashley, is getting married in September! She found her wedding dress months ago, and it’s beautiful. Ivory with lace and a little beading,…

    February 17, 201514 commentsStyle
  • Think Pink | Making it Lovely

    Think Pink!

    Think pink, if you want that quelque chose! I tried something different and painted the images for today’s post in gouache, rather than presenting them…

    January 12, 201519 commentsArtsy, Decorating
  • Pink Accents

    Pink for Boys (Pink for All!)

    A reader named Karin wrote to me with a request. “Nicole, I am wondering if you have a suggestion for pink shades in a boy…

    January 22, 201436 commentsElsewhere
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