Archive - February, 2009

Poufs?

February
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At this point in my pregnancy, I would really like a soft cushy place to put my feet up. I’m thinking about either buying a Moroccan Pouf from John Derian or making one of Amy Butler’s Gum Drop Pillows. I’m sure I can find a permanent home for one or the other long after the baby is born, and actually she’ll probably love having a little pouf to lounge around on.

ottomans / poufs
images from Domino and Amy Butler

I know I’m about three years too late to get in on the trend, but I’m not really concerned with that. I suppose I’m just trying to decide if I want to spend the cash on the pouf (it’s awfully cute) or just try to make my own.

link    Covetable, Pregnancy  •  49 Comments  •  February 28, 2009

Jenny Lind Style

February
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We chose a Jenny Lind crib for the nursery. I love the classic design, and Brandon and I each slept in one when we were babies.

Jenny Lind Crib

I chose black, though everyone else seems to pick white. I didn’t want the room to get too pastel and girly, so I figured a few dark brown/black elements would be nice.

Here are a few other Jenny Lind cribs and beds I’ve noticed…

Jenny Lind Cribs
Knock, Knock: Chic Sophistication in Ohio, Finn’s Soothing Sleeper

Jenny Lind Beds
Sunrise Ruffalo’s Home, Marie’s Memphis Apartment

link    Nursery  •  60 Comments  •  February 26, 2009

Orla Kiely (and Other New Details) in the Kitchen

February
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The Target near me finally put out some of the Orla Kiely goodies I’ve been wishing for, so I picked up a couple of canisters for the kitchen. The cheery pattern is really cute in there!

Orla Kiely Canisters

I put this “Eat” sign above the fridge quite a while ago, but I hadn’t taken a photo of it until now…

"Eat"

My mother-in-law has the same sign in red in the family’s Wisconsin lake house. I bought mine from Feather Your Nest (though it looks like they have different word signs now).

And how cute are these little measuring spoons? I love the soft clacking sounds they make as I open the cabinet.

Colorful Measuring Spoons

link    Kitchen  •  61 Comments  •  February 24, 2009

The Bright Side Project

February
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Miss B has been giving away goodies everyday in February as part of her Bright Side Project, and I’m honored to be a part of it!

The Bright Side Project

Head on over and enter to win one of my Pink Loves Brown paper suitcase gift sets (winner’s choice!) by answering a simple question:

Is there anything you wish you were better at?

Your answer can be serious or silly (I wish I was better at applying eyeshadow — not exactly an essential skill), and you have until March 2 to enter.

link    Pink Loves Brown, Press  •  18 Comments  •  February 21, 2009

I Want My House to Look Like This, Please.

February
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Our House, but Better

It’s much better than the current look, don’t you think? Here’s a detail:

Our House, but Better (detail)

You can look at the whole thing in a larger size here.

The Photoshop File

In case anyone’s feeling creative/bored, you can download a file for the mockup. Feel free to play around with it… I loved seeing what everyone came up with last time!
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link    Outside  •  54 Comments  •  February 18, 2009

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