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  • Small Patterned Rugs

    Talking Rugs and Lighting (Aren’t I Always?)

    The closet is looking good, and it's so close to being done. The couple of sneak peeks above are on…
    January 28, 2016
  • 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
  • Loloi Anastasia Rug in Making it Lovely's Home Library

    Styling Anastasia

    This post is sponsored by Loloi. You remember the blue Journey rug from Loloi that I styled a while back,…
    September 30, 2015
  • Colorful Rugs

    Rugs, Rugs, Rugs, Plus Plans for August’s Room

    Staring at those photos of August's room while I edited them and wrote up my post last week made it…
    July 14, 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
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  • Small Patterned Rugs

    Talking Rugs and Lighting (Aren’t I Always?)

    The closet is looking good, and it’s so close to being done. The couple of sneak peeks above are on Instagram, and if you follow…

    January 28, 201611 commentsBedroom Closet / Dressing 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
  • Loloi Anastasia Rug in Making it Lovely's Home Library

    Styling Anastasia

    This post is sponsored by Loloi. You remember the blue Journey rug from Loloi that I styled a while back, right? I love the chance…

    September 30, 201523 commentsDecorating, Double Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
  • Colorful Rugs

    Rugs, Rugs, Rugs, Plus Plans for August’s Room

    Staring at those photos of August’s room while I edited them and wrote up my post last week made it increasingly evident that the gray…

    July 14, 201545 comments'R' for Rugs, August's Room
  • 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
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