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Looking for a Round Table for the Library
I want to do something like this in the front parlor/library. Not the style, but the idea of a table with four chairs in front of the bookshelves. We’re planning on storing board games and some toys in...
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The Built-in Bookshelves and Rolling Ladder in the Library
The library project is done! The shelves are in! The ladder is up! Well, it’s 95% done. Those three panels beneath the window seat are placeholders until the ones that match the rest are ready, and we...
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The Built-in Library Shelves, with Books
The library isn’t really finished, but the shelves have books, the house is neat, and I took photos. So? Photos! Definitely loving that ladder. I’m also loving the play of color from room to room, but...
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Would You Like a Sample?
I’ve been feeling a little better (finally, five months into this pregnancy), and so with increased energy and mobility comes more decorating gusto! I’ve been on a sample kick lately, getting test...
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Pink in the Library
The day after I got back from my trip, I figured I may as well paint a room. Then I realized what a dummy I was for pushing myself too hard, and I took a few more days to rest before putting on a...
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The Library, Rearranged
I’ve been getting the “oh, you’re nesting!” comments from friends and family a lot lately, and maybe it’s true. I’m organizing closets. I’m arranging and rearranging and then rearranging some more. I...
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Madame Secretary
I mentioned a couple of months ago that I wanted to add a secretary desk to the library because the room needed a piece with height and a desk would be a useful addition. I chose this 19th Century...
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Happy Holidays
Eleanor and August had a lot of fun decorating the tree this year. The front part at least, up to about four feet high. They kept saying “I could do this all day!” and in fact, they did. Over multiple...
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More Light for the Library
This post and giveaway are sponsored by GE reveal®. We’ve come to the last of four #100reveal makeovers in four weeks, using just $100 from Target each time, plus GE reveal® LED light bulbs. I’ve had a...
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Another Rug! (Yes, Again!)
‘Tis what I do. I remember reading a blog post by Michelle Kohanzo (Managing Director of The Land of Nod) and loving that she describes herself as “changing rugs like most women change their sheets.”...
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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 toward my overall vision for the house. Certain things (like...
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Styling Anastasia
This post is sponsored by Loloi. You remember the blue Journey rug from Loloi that I styled a while back, right? I love the chance to play dress-up with my house, so I was excited about switching...
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Coulda Woulda Shoulda
Alternate title: Photoshop is Fun! You saw the library last week, yes? The rug was on loan for a styling competition and it’s already on its way back, but the chairs that were supposed to be temporary...
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So Close, Chandelier
My taste in lighting runs toward the OMG-how-much!?, so finding new fixtures for the double parlor was not a pressing issue. Oh, there are plenty of lights I like — finding those is no problem! Finding...
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New Lighting in the Library
This post is sponsored by Philips. The tassel sconces are here! I feel like they’re a love ’em or hate ’em kind of choice, and I don’t care because I happen to love ’em. New pendants, too! I had always...
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The Double Parlor, Decorated for Christmas
These two rooms, the living room and the library, are at their best at Christmas. Our Christmas tree is 9′ tall and it takes up a fair amount of space, so we scoot the black and white sofa over in...
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Pink Skirted Library Chairs
I had thought that the round Dawson table made its way here sometime in the past year, but looking back through my archives I see that it arrived mid-2015. So I’ve been looking for chairs for the...
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Double Rugs for the Double Parlor
The library and living room got an update! Matching rugs, finally! This has been the vision from the beginning, but I messed around, experimenting with every other possible variation. Annie Selke has...
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Custom Window Treatments for the Double Parlor
Thank you to The Shade Store for sponsoring this post. The Victorian is definitely a bit lovelier these days with the addition of custom window treatments in the double parlor! We’ve been here for 4.5...
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I Almost Love the Library’s Vintage Floor Lamps
I’d been wanting a pair of swing-arm lamps to flank the black and white striped sofa in the library. The room needed more lighting on that end, and something with a little height. I knew exactly which...
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