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  • New Marimekko Shop

    Crate & Barrel has created a Marimekko shop-in-shop at the Chicago location, and I was invited today to check it…
    May 5, 2011
  • Marimekko Kimara Tablecloth

    I just ordered this colorful tablecloth (on clearance) for Eleanor's birthday party. (Thanks, Ash, for the tip!) • Crate &…
    April 18, 2011
  • Marimekko La Botte Floral Tablecloth

    The downside to having a wallpapered dining room? Awesome tablecloths like this one clash. Bummer. • Crate & Barrel
    March 29, 2011
  • Wallpaper for Eleanor’s ‘Big Girl’ Room

    I am in love with this bedroom for two little girls. (via Style-ing with Children) I think we're going to…
    July 12, 2010
  • The Guest Room Won’t Be Finished.

    Yep. I've been sick, and I wasn't able to do much with the guest room. Brandon and I did get…
    November 14, 2007
  • New Marimekko Shop

    Crate & Barrel has created a Marimekko shop-in-shop at the Chicago location, and I was invited today to check it out. Everything was just as…

    May 5, 201111 commentsCovetable
  • Marimekko Kimara Tablecloth

    I just ordered this colorful tablecloth (on clearance) for Eleanor’s birthday party. (Thanks, Ash, for the tip!) • Crate & Barrel

    April 18, 201110 comments'D' for Dining, Filing Cabinet
  • Marimekko La Botte Floral Tablecloth

    The downside to having a wallpapered dining room? Awesome tablecloths like this one clash. Bummer. • Crate & Barrel

    March 29, 201114 comments'D' for Decorating, 'D' for Dining, Filing Cabinet
  • Wallpaper for Eleanor’s ‘Big Girl’ Room

    I am in love with this bedroom for two little girls. (via Style-ing with Children) I think we’re going to move Eleanor straight into a…

    July 12, 201064 comments'W' for Wallpaper, Eleanor's Room
  • The Guest Room Won’t Be Finished.

    Yep. I’ve been sick, and I wasn’t able to do much with the guest room. Brandon and I did get all of the junk out…

    November 14, 200722 comments'F' for Fabric, Guest Room
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