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  • Teal Sofa, Black Walls, Blue Loloi Rug | Making it Lovely

    Black and Blue

    This post is sponsored by Loloi. Ever borrow something from a friend, and then after seeing how good it looks…
    March 12, 2015
  • Rugs in the Marrakech Souk

    Negotiating at the Souk

    It's funny how we each have our own tactics. I'm in Marrakesh for a few days right now with friends…
    June 25, 2014
  • Making it Lovely's Victorian Entryway an Wooden Staircase

    The Entryway (Again), with its New (Old) Runner

    Let's forget about the not-so-pretty photos from yesterday, and instead look at a runner that IS working. Saving on the…
    January 30, 2014
  • Holly Becker's Home

    Pink Rugs: The Choice of Design Bloggers

    Can I make that sweeping generalization in the title? Probably not, but I do love having a pink rug in…
    April 8, 2013
  • Dwell Studio Draper Ink Striped Rug

    A Striped Rug for August’s Room

    So, I bought this striped rug for August's room. It was on sale, 50% off (still is), and I was…
    February 27, 2013
  • The Basement Studio and Playroom Plan

    All right, I've decided on a rug. I had to turn to my good friend Photoshop to help me figure…
    May 22, 2012
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  • Teal Sofa, Black Walls, Blue Loloi Rug | Making it Lovely

    Black and Blue

    This post is sponsored by Loloi. Ever borrow something from a friend, and then after seeing how good it looks on you, you wish you…

    March 12, 201544 comments'R' for Rugs, Double Parlor, The Victorian House
  • Rugs in the Marrakech Souk

    Negotiating at the Souk

    It’s funny how we each have our own tactics. I’m in Marrakesh for a few days right now with friends and we’ve been navigating the…

    June 25, 201423 commentsDecorating, Travel
  • Making it Lovely's Victorian Entryway an Wooden Staircase

    The Entryway (Again), with its New (Old) Runner

    Let’s forget about the not-so-pretty photos from yesterday, and instead look at a runner that IS working. Saving on the sideboard meant I could put…

    January 30, 201434 commentsEntryway, The Victorian House
  • Holly Becker's Home

    Pink Rugs: The Choice of Design Bloggers

    Can I make that sweeping generalization in the title? Probably not, but I do love having a pink rug in my living room. (Although those…

    April 8, 201337 comments'R' for Rugs, Living Room
  • Dwell Studio Draper Ink Striped Rug

    A Striped Rug for August’s Room

    So, I bought this striped rug for August’s room. It was on sale, 50% off (still is), and I was blinded by a sense of…

    February 27, 201329 comments'R' for Rugs, August's Room
  • The Basement Studio and Playroom Plan

    All right, I’ve decided on a rug. I had to turn to my good friend Photoshop to help me figure out which would be the…

    May 22, 201239 commentsBasement, Play Room, Studio, The First House
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