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  • Luli Watercolor Pillow

    I owned this pillow briefly before returning it. It wasn't right for my house, but I still think it's pretty.
    May 4, 2011
  • Toy Storage in Eleanor’s New Room

    Partially Furnished by The Land of Nod Eleanor was happy to sleep in her big-girl bed, but bringing in her…
    May 4, 2011
  • Well-Traveled Outdoor Space

    My thoughts always turn to outdoor spaces the minute the weather starts to warm up. We're still a little chilly…
    May 3, 2011
  • Large Tripod Pot

    White + a pop of color + simple, organic forms. That's a combo that will get me every time. •…
    May 3, 2011
  • Springbok Benches

    I feel like I like these way more than I should. What do you think? Kooky, or just crazy?
    May 2, 2011
  • Eleanor’s Second Birthday Party (Complete with Rainbow Cake)

    We celebrated Eleanor's birthday on Saturday. You've already seen the invitations, so you know I was going for a colorful…
    May 2, 2011
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  • Luli Watercolor Pillow

    I owned this pillow briefly before returning it. It wasn’t right for my house, but I still think it’s pretty.

    May 4, 20112 comments'D' for Decorating, Filing Cabinet
  • Toy Storage in Eleanor’s New Room

    Partially Furnished by The Land of Nod Eleanor was happy to sleep in her big-girl bed, but bringing in her toys really sealed the deal…

    May 4, 201179 commentsEleanor's Room
  • Well-Traveled Outdoor Space

    My thoughts always turn to outdoor spaces the minute the weather starts to warm up. We’re still a little chilly here in Chicago, but it…

    May 3, 201115 commentsOutside
  • Large Tripod Pot

    White + a pop of color + simple, organic forms. That’s a combo that will get me every time. • Pigeon Toe Ceramics

    May 3, 20112 comments'G' is for Garden, Filing Cabinet
  • Springbok Benches

    I feel like I like these way more than I should. What do you think? Kooky, or just crazy?

    May 2, 201118 comments'F' for Furniture, Filing Cabinet
  • Eleanor’s Second Birthday Party (Complete with Rainbow Cake)

    We celebrated Eleanor’s birthday on Saturday. You’ve already seen the invitations, so you know I was going for a colorful kind of party. The Marimekko…

    May 2, 201169 commentsHolidays, Parenting
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