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  • New Bathroom Fixtures

    Let’s Be Realistic, Here

    I'm finding myself fighting scope creep. The new sconces are here (I ordered the Thurman sconce in unlacquered polished brass…
    September 10, 2015
  • Third Floor Bathroom with Pink

    A Post-Summer Perk Up

    This post is brought to you by Target Style.  Shop the new Home collection in stores and online. Everything has kind of been up…
    August 18, 2015
  • Cooking on an Antique Stove

    Thoughts on Replacing our Antique Stove

    Thank you for all of your opinions and feedback. I had been pursuing more general sponsored opportunities lately, which is…
    August 4, 2015
  • Tin Ceiling

    Finding the Balance Between Sponsored and Not

    I had something else planned to share today, but in light of recent comments (which were polite and respectful, thank…
    July 30, 2015
  • Nicole and Calvin Balch on their front porch| Making it Lovely

    Swing!

    Last summer, I was thinking about adding a porch swing out front. I searched out my favorites and was getting…
    July 17, 2015
  • Pair of Deeda Chairs in Making it Lovely's Home Library

    Decorating and Perfectionism

    I can already hear the snickering at that title (ha, she thinks what she has done is perfect!?), but stick…
    June 25, 2015
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  • New Bathroom Fixtures

    Let’s Be Realistic, Here

    I’m finding myself fighting scope creep. The new sconces are here (I ordered the Thurman sconce in unlacquered polished brass with clamshell shades), and I…

    September 10, 201520 commentsBathrooms, The Victorian House
  • Third Floor Bathroom with Pink

    A Post-Summer Perk Up

    This post is brought to you by Target Style.  Shop the new Home collection in stores and online. Everything has kind of been up in the air, house-wise, waiting…

    August 18, 201511 commentsBathrooms, The Victorian House
  • Cooking on an Antique Stove

    Thoughts on Replacing our Antique Stove

    Thank you for all of your opinions and feedback. I had been pursuing more general sponsored opportunities lately, which is where my budget for the…

    August 4, 201571 commentsKitchen
  • Tin Ceiling

    Finding the Balance Between Sponsored and Not

    I had something else planned to share today, but in light of recent comments (which were polite and respectful, thank you), I want to let…

    July 30, 2015334 commentsKitchen, The Blog, The Victorian House
  • Nicole and Calvin Balch on their front porch| Making it Lovely

    Swing!

    Last summer, I was thinking about adding a porch swing out front. I searched out my favorites and was getting ready to make a purchase,…

    July 17, 201519 commentsExterior & Garden, Parenting
  • Pair of Deeda Chairs in Making it Lovely's Home Library

    Decorating and Perfectionism

    I can already hear the snickering at that title (ha, she thinks what she has done is perfect!?), but stick with me. I’m slowly working…

    June 25, 201534 commentsDouble Parlor, Home Library, The Victorian House
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