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Making It Lovely

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Url:http://makingitlovely.com
Author(s):Nicole Stenberg Balch
Language:English
Tags:home, decor, design
Description:Crafty ladies and gents know Nicole Balch as the owner of Pink Loves Brown, but this designer is also a homeowner hard at work transforming her so-so house into a lovely home. She's blending her mid-century modern tastes with her 1920 Oak Park bungalow. Follow along, offer advice, and get a glimpse into her creative process at Making it Lovely.
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Popularity:565 Followers

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Pretty Toy Storage
Thank you for all of your cute basket suggestions! I went with plastic lace baskets for toy storage. I had completely forgotten about them, but they were all over the design blogs when they first...more
2009-12-19
World’s Best Design Blogs
Making it Lovely has been included in the Times Online list of the Top 50 design blogs in the world. In the world! Thank you, and congratulations to the other amazing blogs listed as well! I am ...more
2009-12-17
Style: December ‘09
Can you believe we’re more than halfway through December already? Whew! The shop has been keeping me so busy (thank you), I hadn’t had time to put together my monthly style post until...more
2009-12-17
You Still Have Time!
You can still place an order from my shop, Pink Loves Brown, and receive your items by Christmas! The last day to order is this Sunday. May I make a few suggestions?Paper suitcases ($11.50 –...more
2009-12-15
A Glimpse
The pink tree has been decorated. I’ll share more photos soon… Thank you for subscribing to Making it Lovely! © Making it Lovely, 2009. | Permalink | No comments
2009-12-14
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Seen Any Cute Baskets Lately?
Eleanor is starting to accumulate a lot of toys, and with Christmas coming she’ll be getting more. Since our home doesn’t have a family room or den, we spend most of our time together ...more
2009-12-11
Renegade Holiday Craft Fair ‘09
Many of the same crafters from the DIY Trunk Show were there (and here’s my recap of that show), but the Renegade Holiday Fair was much bigger. Let me show you some of my favorites!memory ga...more
2009-12-09
The Pink Christmas Tree is Here
I love it.I do wish the lights were clear, but I can change them eventually. At night, the hot pink lights take the tree from kooky and fun to over-the-top bordello! Also, the 7.5′ version ...more
2009-12-04
Go Sign Up!
Here’s a friendly heads up.If you’re not already on the mailing list for my shop, Pink Loves Brown, you may want to go sign up… I’ll be sending out a discount code for 20% off on ...more
2009-12-04
The One of a Kind Show ‘09
The One of a Kind Show is happening now through Sunday at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. The show is absolutely huge, but these were some of the things that caught my eye…Etsy was there with an ...more
2009-12-03

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Cad GuyDec 5

 

Marissa WhitleyJul 2

thanks for the inspiration!
 

Sylvia ElagoApr 22

interesting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

Naratip Ing UaamnuaypornApr 17

Lovely blog, it's so inspired.
 

Facebook UserApr 16

one of the most cheerful and inspirational blogs! can't wait to meet the baby...
 

Katia Vassiliou CorboApr 7

LOVE your blog, such cute ideas!
 

Siti MariahMar 30

one of my fav.blog & u inspired me alot thanx a lot
 

Facebook UserMar 30

My favorite blog!
 

Facebook UserMar 25

i love your blog....and all the amazing ideas there
 

Facebook UserMar 19

I love all the pink. You have a great blog! Good Luck with your new baby. Your world becomes a whole new place to explore. Children have a way of showing you that.
 
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