Making it Lovely

All Three Cats

Making it Lovely — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:01:20 +0000

This is a very rarely photographed occurrence!

The last time I was able to get a photo of all three together was over three years ago. Violet was still a kitten, and we were still living in our apartment.

Every so often, all of us are in a room at the same time. Me, Brandon, Eleanor, our dog Murray, and our cats, Violet, Mabel, and Kili. I get pretty excited whenever it happens and I announce it. “We’re all in the same room! We’re all in the same room!”

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Nailhead Curtains

Making it Lovely — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:30:08 +0000

I first wrote about these nailhead curtains back in July of last year. I wanted them but I hesitated and they were gone. I noticed that west elm is carrying them again though, so with the help of a few gift cards I went ahead and bought a pair of panels for the living room.

I’m still not sure how they’ll look with the color of the couch, but we’ll see. This is like a shopping second chance and I’d be kicking myself if I didn’t at least try them!

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Oh Deerie Me

Making it Lovely — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:06:02 +0000

Remember the white ceramic deer I stole from our apartment’s attic before we moved? The little guys I drag out each Christmas, even though they’re of dubious taste?

(Christmas 2007)

(Christmas 2008)

Apparently I was on to something. If you liked them (and you may be in the minority on that), you can now buy your own! Lucky you.

Available at Pottery Barn and Ballard Designs.

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Style: November ‘09

Making it Lovely — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:45:20 +0000

I’m so glad the cooler weather has finally arrived! Time for tights and a big comfy sweater. I’d go with a shimmery tank underneath (or a nursing tank for now) and a denim pencil skirt. Add some t-strap flats (only $28!) and a bag, sparkly earrings and some simple bracelets, and you’ve got a cute and cozy outfit.

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Katamari Baby Costume

Making it Lovely — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:49:28 +0000

She’s the Prince. And that costume too waaaaaay too long to make!

I think she looks pretty cute, even if you aren’t familiar with the Katamari games. Of course, if you’re confused you can visit the official Katamari website (fair warning: there is music), or consult the all-knowing Wikipedia. And then there’s always YouTube (na na na na na na na na na, Katamari Damacy).

Happy Halloween!

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Six Months Old (Eleanor’s Monthly Photo)

Making it Lovely — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:20:05 +0000

(I’ll be taking a photo of Eleanor sitting in the Eames rocker and wearing her pin each month until she’s two years old.)

Previous photos:
One Month Old
Two Months Old
Three Months Old
Four Months Old
Five Months Old

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Maah Ma

Making it Lovely — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:42:23 +0000

Do we have a first word!? Brandon thinks that she IS actually saying “mama”, but I’m not so sure. She only says it when she’s tired or frustrated, so I think that it’s just her whiny complaining noise and there just happens to be an ‘m’ sound in there. ;)

If this really is her first word, then it’s really early. She has been early on everything else though, so it is a possibility! Either way it’s nice to hear.

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These Are THE Curtains

Making it Lovely — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:58:35 +0000

They look better than my mockup (as I had a feeling they would). I haven’t been this pleased with a purchase in a long time! It took two and a half years, but I finally have curtains for the library that I love.

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The Shop is Open Again!

Making it Lovely — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:45:26 +0000

YAY!!! Maternity leave has been wonderful, but it’s time to open Pink Loves Brown again!

Thank you for your patience. Besides caring for a newborn during my time off and also keeping up with the blog here (obviously), I’ve been furiously working away behind the scenes on my business. I switched the entire site over to a new web host, designed some great new stationery, researched and implemented greener production methods, photographed the new items, updated my wholesale order forms (new stores are always welcome, by the way), and entered everything into the site. It’s been a lot of work, but I’m so glad that the shop is up and running again!

Here’s a little glimpse of the new stationery…

And here are the paper suitcases, now available in six yummy colors.

Head on over to Pink Loves Brown and check out all of the new goodies, and of course the old favorites too! And you can enter “yippee” at checkout to save 20% on your order. Thanks again for all of your support. I can’t wait to start sending pretty packages out from the shop again!

* The discount is valid through midnight October 25, and cannot be combined with any other offer.

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MiY 3e: Fresh Start Dining Room

Making it Lovely — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:07:14 +0000

Making it Yours (MiY) explores ways to use stylish investment pieces for the home while keeping up with changing lives and changing tastes. In this third edition, I’m focusing on the ever popular Madeline Weinrib Zig Zag Rug. It started out in the home of a young woman who had just splurged on the rug (it was the most expensive thing in her apartment!), and it is making its way with her through several changes of residence. We first saw it in the living/dining area of her girly apartment, and then in her bedroom. When she and her sweetie moved in together, they made the apartment more masculine and then they continued and went for a modern cabin look.

Now we’ve come to the fifth and final room in this edition of MiY.

Well, good and bad news for our friend… She received a promotion, but had to move to a new city and is once again living by herself. She has decided to buy some really nice chairs and a quality credenza for the dining room in her new home, and the tee pee dining table is still with her from before. A fun chandelier hangs overhead, and the table is set with Classic Century Dinnerware by Eva Zeisel. A sweet baby deer photo and curtains made from Amy Butler fabric are unapologetically feminine since she is once again decorating only to her tastes.

Thus ends the third edition of Making it Yours! I hope you’ve enjoyed following along. Any suggestions for the next round?

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