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  • 15 Stylish Garment and Coat Racks

    15 Stylish Garment and Coat Racks

    Garment racks. Coat racks. Oh, the multitude of racks I have looked at! Here's what happened. The bedroom closet had…
    December 14, 2015
  • Pink, Brass, Marble, Repeat.

    Pink, Brass, Marble, Repeat

    It's nice when all of my favorite colors and finishes are trending because they're easy to find, but it's also…
    October 23, 2015
  • August's Bed

    The Bedding for August’s Room

    I don't know if other kids are as into decorating as mine are. (So this is how I'm making them…
    September 28, 2015
  • West Elm Industrial Chandelier

    Which Chandelier for Eleanor’s Room?

    The dark blue walls and ceiling in Eleanor's room look great, but the room definitely needs more light. The fixture…
    November 25, 2013
  • Glass Orb Chandelier

    Glass Orb Chandelier

    We're leaving all of our light fixtures in the house when we move, other than the Edison chandelier that I…
    June 17, 2013
  • Making it Yours 9A: Sierra Four-Drawer Chest #makingitlovely

    Making it Yours 9A: Newlyweds in San Francisco

    Here we are: the first look in the ninth edition of Making it Yours. We're going to follow Adam and…
    August 2, 2012
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  • 15 Stylish Garment and Coat Racks

    15 Stylish Garment and Coat Racks

    Garment racks. Coat racks. Oh, the multitude of racks I have looked at! Here’s what happened. The bedroom closet had an Intermetro rolling garment rack…

    December 14, 201516 commentsBedroom Closet / Dressing Room, Our Bedroom, The Victorian House
  • Pink, Brass, Marble, Repeat.

    Pink, Brass, Marble, Repeat

    It’s nice when all of my favorite colors and finishes are trending because they’re easy to find, but it’s also all too tempting. I don’t…

    October 23, 20157 commentsDecorating
  • August's Bed

    The Bedding for August’s Room

    I don’t know if other kids are as into decorating as mine are. (So this is how I’m making them weird! Got it.) They’re always…

    September 28, 201522 commentsAugust's Room, The Victorian House
  • West Elm Industrial Chandelier

    Which Chandelier for Eleanor’s Room?

    The dark blue walls and ceiling in Eleanor’s room look great, but the room definitely needs more light. The fixture hanging in there now only…

    November 25, 201376 comments'L' for Lighting, Eleanor's Room, The Victorian House
  • Glass Orb Chandelier

    Glass Orb Chandelier

    We’re leaving all of our light fixtures in the house when we move, other than the Edison chandelier that I swapped out, so I’ve been…

    June 17, 201311 comments'L' for Lighting
  • Making it Yours 9A: Sierra Four-Drawer Chest #makingitlovely

    Making it Yours 9A: Newlyweds in San Francisco

    Here we are: the first look in the ninth edition of Making it Yours. We’re going to follow Adam and Sadie Green (our fictional heroes),…

    August 2, 201218 commentsMaking it Yours (MiY)
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