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  • Sleep Number Options

    Shopping for Our Sleep Number Bed

    This post is sponsored by Sleep Number®. I occasionally have restless nights, but for the most part if I'm tired,…
    June 20, 2017
  • Front Garden Before

    Working on the Formal Front Yard

    This post is sponsored by RISE's AND not OR home and garden program, but all thoughts and opinions are my…
    May 11, 2017
  • Review: Indow Window Inserts

    Indow provided two window inserts for review. Most of the windows on the first and second floor are original to…
    February 27, 2017
  • Legrand Adorne Light Switch | Making it Lovely

    With the Push of a Button

    This post is sponsored by Legrand. The first and second floors retained most of the original Victorian hardware but there…
    February 13, 2017
  • Sprucing Up a Christmas Garland

    Upgrading Faux-Fresh Christmas Garland

    This post is sponsored by Dunkin' Donuts. Every espresso at Dunkin’ Donuts is freshly ground and brewed for each drink…
    December 13, 2016
  • Even raccoons love reading on a NOOK!

    Up North, and the New NOOK

    This post is brought to you by CJ Affiliate’s VIP Content Service. Thank you Barnes & Noble for sponsoring this…
    December 5, 2016
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  • Sleep Number Options

    Shopping for Our Sleep Number Bed

    This post is sponsored by Sleep Number®. I occasionally have restless nights, but for the most part if I’m tired, I can pretty much fall…

    June 20, 201710 commentsOur Bedroom, The Victorian House
  • Front Garden Before

    Working on the Formal Front Yard

    This post is sponsored by RISE’s AND not OR home and garden program, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. I’ve been planning and…

    May 11, 20178 commentsExterior & Garden, The Victorian House
  • Review: Indow Window Inserts

    Indow provided two window inserts for review. Most of the windows on the first and second floor are original to the house — single pane,…

    February 27, 201723 commentsKitchen, The Victorian House, Upgrades and Maintenance
  • Legrand Adorne Light Switch | Making it Lovely

    With the Push of a Button

    This post is sponsored by Legrand. The first and second floors retained most of the original Victorian hardware but there was a mishmash of light…

    February 13, 201712 commentsAttic, Guest Room, The Victorian House
  • Sprucing Up a Christmas Garland

    Upgrading Faux-Fresh Christmas Garland

    This post is sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts. Every espresso at Dunkin’ Donuts is freshly ground and brewed for each drink and combined with steamed milk…

    December 13, 20169 commentsEntryway, Holidays, The Victorian House
  • Even raccoons love reading on a NOOK!

    Up North, and the New NOOK

    This post is brought to you by CJ Affiliate’s VIP Content Service. Thank you Barnes & Noble for sponsoring this post. While this was a…

    December 5, 201610 comments'B' for Books, 'T' for Tech, Parenting
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