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  • Green Parsons Desk, Pink Guest Bedroom | Making it Lovely

    Mossy Olive Green

    I was thinking about that fantastic shade of green where mossy green meets olive, and I remembered that we had…
    September 19, 2017
  • Brass Mushroom Lamp | Making it Lovely

    Walter von Nessen (and Inspired) Mushroom Lamps

    I used a pair of mushroom lamps recently in our guest room. I like the 60s/70s style they bring to…
    May 22, 2017
  • Making it Yours 15C: Pink Persian-Style Rug

    Taking a break from painting my soon-to-be office to get back to my Making it Yours series and button up…
    January 25, 2017
  • Beige

    Honor Roll (and an Invitation!)

    The beigification of American homes. Blame HGTV and the house-flipping heydey of the 90s. Michael Chabon wrote a lovely account…
    September 30, 2016
  • Pink Persian-Style Rug, Making it Yours 14B

    Making it Yours 15B: Pink Persian-Style Rug

    Thank you for the great response to my new approach to these Making it Yours posts! I love sharing a…
    September 7, 2016
  • Pink Persian-Style Rug, Making it Yours 14A

    Making it Yours 15A: Pink Persian-Style Rug

    Time for a new edition of Making it Yours! Our tastes change over time and our homes should reflect that,…
    August 31, 2016
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  • Green Parsons Desk, Pink Guest Bedroom | Making it Lovely

    Mossy Olive Green

    I was thinking about that fantastic shade of green where mossy green meets olive, and I remembered that we had a green Parsons desk from…

    September 19, 201711 commentsDecorating, Guest Room, The Victorian House
  • Brass Mushroom Lamp | Making it Lovely

    Walter von Nessen (and Inspired) Mushroom Lamps

    I used a pair of mushroom lamps recently in our guest room. I like the 60s/70s style they bring to the space, taking it a…

    May 22, 20175 comments'L' for Lighting, Decorating, Guest Room
  • Making it Yours 15C: Pink Persian-Style Rug

    Taking a break from painting my soon-to-be office to get back to my Making it Yours series and button up the last of designs around…

    January 25, 20174 commentsDecorating, Making it Yours (MiY)
  • Beige

    Honor Roll (and an Invitation!)

    The beigification of American homes. Blame HGTV and the house-flipping heydey of the 90s. Michael Chabon wrote a lovely account of taking his 13-year-old son…

    September 30, 20161 commentHonor Roll
  • Pink Persian-Style Rug, Making it Yours 14B

    Making it Yours 15B: Pink Persian-Style Rug

    Thank you for the great response to my new approach to these Making it Yours posts! I love sharing a bit more about the thought…

    September 7, 201618 commentsDecorating, Making it Yours (MiY)
  • Pink Persian-Style Rug, Making it Yours 14A

    Making it Yours 15A: Pink Persian-Style Rug

    Time for a new edition of Making it Yours! Our tastes change over time and our homes should reflect that, but we don’t chuck everything…

    August 31, 201617 commentsDecorating, Making it Yours (MiY)
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