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{lines we love} sustainable design

Posted on April 7, 2011 by cara

Today ‘sustainability’ and ‘organic’ are terms we hear often, but I remember it wasn’t that long ago when I didn’t understand a thing about what that meant. The first time I head the term ‘organic cotton’, I thought “Ummm…. isn’t … Continue reading →

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through the looking glass {nursery inspiration}

Posted on April 6, 2011 by cara

‘Alice – Larger than Life’ photograph ($20.13). ‘One-lump-or-two’ lamp ($198). Hot Air Balloon print ($5) on a page of ‘Through the Looking-Glass’. Inspiration for this Wonderland nursery: The hot air balloon mobile (pictured below), the “toile” fabric from spoonflower.com composed … Continue reading →

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fresh summer {shower}

Posted on April 4, 2011 by cara

Even though warm, breezy summer days are quite a ways off (at least here in the Pacific Northwest), all of the cold and rain has me longing for just that. Using elements like gingham tablecloths, rustic stoneware, straw baskets, and … Continue reading →

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{gilt picks} sunday fun

Posted on April 3, 2011 by cara

Happy Sunday all! Here are just a few of my favorite Gilt picks for the littles to share with you this weekend. American Apparel striped pull-over ($13). Primigi ‘Jarvis’ Driving Moc ($45 – $55). American Apparel Infant Onesie ($8). Zachary … Continue reading →

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{real rooms} cool blues

Posted on April 1, 2011 by cara

One of my favorite places to find design inspiration is in beautiful rooms others have created. Lately, I seem to be finding spaces in all shades of blue for both boys and girls. On this fabulous Friday I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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{planning your nursery} 4th edition

Posted on March 31, 2011 by cara

It’s been a little while since we began walking through the steps to planning your nursery so in case you’ve forgotten (or haven’t had the chance to see them), here is a little review: 1st edition – choosing the space … Continue reading →

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{nursery inspiration} parisian carnival

Posted on March 30, 2011 by cara

What inspired me: Paris circa 1900, La Boheme, Moulin Rouge, vintage circuses & carnivals (I just read ‘Water for Elephants’ the other day) mustard yellow velvet, and the beautiful multi-colored glass chandelier featured below. Frustratingly, I couldn’t find a good … Continue reading →

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