Designer Nicole Balch is transforming her so-so house into a lovely home. She invites readers to follow along, offer advice, and gain inspiration from her creative process.

Making it Lovely was named one of the 50 World's Best Design Blogs by the London Times Online. Nicole's work has been featured in the Chicago Tribune Magazine, Time Out Chicago, ReadyMade, Everyday with Rachael Ray, CS Interiors, and other publications.