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  • Oak-Paneled Victorian Staircase and Front Entry with Curved Window | Making it Lovely, One Room Challenge

    One Room Challenge: Week 6 (Front and Back Entry, Stairs, and Hallways – Final Reveal!)

    Hey, who needs a distraction right now? Today is reveal day for the Fall 2016 One Room Challenge! Let's get…
    November 9, 2016
  • Making it Lovely's One Room Challenge (Before Shots)

    One Room Challenge: Week 1 (the Before Shots)

    I'm thrilled to be taking part in the One Room Challenge again! A huge thank you to Linda at Calling…
    October 5, 2016
  • David Austin English Rose - A Shropshire

    Tending to the Climbing Roses

    We have a bunch of vines and climbers in the garden. Autumn sweet clematis on the front fence, grapevines on…
    August 8, 2016
  • Finishing the Third Floor Bathroom

    I was all set to finish this space up last summer. And then I thought, well, if I just install…
    June 14, 2016
  • Patio Option

    The Lay of the Land

    OK, done with the front of the house! For now at least. I'm eager to get out there and make…
    June 7, 2016
  • Making it Lovely's Queen Anne Victorian House

    A ‘New Horizon’ for the Front of the House

    I spent a full day yesterday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. pruning boxwoods. That's insane. I'm assuming it's faster…
    May 26, 2016
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  • Oak-Paneled Victorian Staircase and Front Entry with Curved Window | Making it Lovely, One Room Challenge

    One Room Challenge: Week 6 (Front and Back Entry, Stairs, and Hallways – Final Reveal!)

    Hey, who needs a distraction right now? Today is reveal day for the Fall 2016 One Room Challenge! Let’s get into it. I have been…

    November 9, 201675 commentsAttic, Entryway, Hallway, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House
  • Making it Lovely's One Room Challenge (Before Shots)

    One Room Challenge: Week 1 (the Before Shots)

    I’m thrilled to be taking part in the One Room Challenge again! A huge thank you to Linda at Calling it Home for organizing the…

    October 5, 201648 commentsAttic, Entryway, Hallway, One Room Challenge, The Victorian House
  • David Austin English Rose - A Shropshire

    Tending to the Climbing Roses

    We have a bunch of vines and climbers in the garden. Autumn sweet clematis on the front fence, grapevines on the back. Honeysuckle on a…

    August 8, 20167 commentsExterior & Garden, The Victorian House
  • Finishing the Third Floor Bathroom

    I was all set to finish this space up last summer. And then I thought, well, if I just install a new toilet, maybe some…

    June 14, 20166 commentsBathrooms, The Victorian House
  • Patio Option

    The Lay of the Land

    OK, done with the front of the house! For now at least. I’m eager to get out there and make some changes and additions, but…

    June 7, 20167 commentsExterior & Garden
  • Making it Lovely's Queen Anne Victorian House

    A ‘New Horizon’ for the Front of the House

    I spent a full day yesterday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. pruning boxwoods. That’s insane. I’m assuming it’s faster if you are a more…

    May 26, 201631 commentsExterior & Garden, The Victorian House
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