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  • Orla Kiely Method Hand Soap

    Orla Kiely for Method

    This post is sponsored by Method. That picture of my kitty, Violet, in the sink is from early 2008. I…
    September 7, 2012
  • Dreaming of Orla Kiely Curtains

    I've been having a lot home design dreams lately. Usually they make no sense, like the one I had recently…
    June 19, 2009
  • The Library Alcove’s New Storage

    As my shop (Pink Loves Brown) has grown, so too has my need for more storage. The library's alcove is…
    March 9, 2009
  • A Little Pick-Me-Up

    Jessica (of {BLACK. WHITE. YELLOW.} fame) was kind enough to pick up an Orla Kiely pitcher for me when she…
    March 6, 2009
  • Orla Kiely (and Other New Details) in the Kitchen

    The Target near me finally put out some of the Orla Kiely goodies I've been wishing for, so I picked…
    February 24, 2009
  • Plans for the Library

    Our "library" (the landing at the top of the stairs) looks pretty good. I mean, it was even in a…
    February 9, 2009
  • Orla Kiely Method Hand Soap

    Orla Kiely for Method

    This post is sponsored by Method. That picture of my kitty, Violet, in the sink is from early 2008. I went back through my photos…

    September 7, 201247 commentsBathrooms
  • Dreaming of Orla Kiely Curtains

    I’ve been having a lot home design dreams lately. Usually they make no sense, like the one I had recently where Kim from Myles of…

    June 19, 200958 comments'F' for Fabric, Library
  • The Library Alcove’s New Storage

    As my shop (Pink Loves Brown) has grown, so too has my need for more storage. The library’s alcove is right outside of my studio,…

    March 9, 200944 commentsLibrary, Pink Loves Brown
  • A Little Pick-Me-Up

    Jessica (of {BLACK. WHITE. YELLOW.} fame) was kind enough to pick up an Orla Kiely pitcher for me when she spotted one all by its…

    March 6, 200921 commentsStudio
  • Orla Kiely (and Other New Details) in the Kitchen

    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…

    February 24, 200962 commentsKitchen
  • Plans for the Library

    Our “library” (the landing at the top of the stairs) looks pretty good. I mean, it was even in a magazine not long ago… but…

    February 9, 200935 comments'F' for Fabric, Library
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