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January 29, 2010

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Because polka dots make me happy... Have a wonderful weekend, my Dears! xo, Kristin (from Buradori's Flickr photostream)
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January 28, 2010

i want it now: orla kiely wool cape

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Oh dear me. This fur-trimmed cape is currently topping the list of my most wanted. Orla Kiely wool cape . It's on SALE!!
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January 27, 2010

design inspiration: playful patterns

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Such a happy space. I saw this photo and smiled and just had to share it with all of you. (via House to Home ) PS - I really want French d...
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January 26, 2010

what's cooking: last week's menu

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Here's what kept our tummies happy last week: Monday - Black Bean Salad and The BEST Chocolate Krispies for dessert Tuesday - Peanut Noo...
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design inspiration: art wall

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A lovely art wall. The space between each of the frames is roughly the same and the mats are all white, so even though there's a variety...
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January 22, 2010

style inspiration: eleonore bridge

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It's never been a good color on me. But there I was turning green with envy as I paged through Elodie's amazing photos. Seriously.....
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January 21, 2010

spotlight: taylor ceramics

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LOVE these. So pretty lined up in a row. Seam Bottles from Taylor Ceramics
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January 20, 2010

design inspiration: decorating with blue

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To lots of people, blue and white interiors evoke a feeling of being at the seaside. I get that too, but I'm also reminded of winter in ...
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January 19, 2010

what's cooking: last week's menu

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2 weeks in. I officially made it two weeks! Without further ado, here's last week's menu: Monday - Ginger Salmon with Mashed Edamame...
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January 15, 2010

a new beginning

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Earlier this week I had to make a very important decision. I had been on an extended maternity leave with my return to work being kind of op...
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January 13, 2010

design inspiration: patterned stairs

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LOVE these wall-papered stairs. Colorful, creative and inspired design. (And surely a lot of work to get the pattern lined up so perfectly.)...
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January 12, 2010

recipe: spinach & gruyere tart

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Here you go, Meg! 1 9-inch frozen pie shell 1 tsp olive oil 2 cups diced onion 1 cup reduced fat milk 3 large eggs 1 cup gruyere cheese, shr...
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January 11, 2010

what's cooking: last week's menu

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I'm lucky because Wade has always been the one to do the cooking (and he's an excellent cook!), but when he's working late or we...
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January 9, 2010

i want it now: anthro/january 2010

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The January catalog was an especially tough one. After I finally narrowed it down to 5 outfits, I really had a hard time picking out THE fav...
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January 6, 2010

a few photos from our holidays

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For my Christmas decorating this year I focused on just a few things and actually kept most of my decorations tucked away in their boxes. Th...
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January 5, 2010

better late than never...

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Hello, Dear Friends. Happy Holidays. Happy New Year. Sorry for not dropping by for so long. I was quite busy tree trimming, hall decking and...
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December 3, 2009

photo inspiration: jose picayo

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The food shots by photographer Jose Picayo are fantastic! Left me drooling all over my keyboard. For example... Click here for more from hi...
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December 2, 2009

i want it now: box cover

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I wasn't aware of just how much I loved linen, until I heard myself saying, "why, yes, I do need a tissue box cover" after sp...
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December 1, 2009

spotlight: noel young art

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I am loving the whimsical, original artwork by Noel Young. Someday when we move to a bigger house and Henry has his own room, I'd very m...
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November 30, 2009

gift idea: chocolate "olives"

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Yummity yum. Here's a cute gift idea... They look like black and green olives, but they're actually chocolate covered praline dragee...
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November 25, 2009

spotlight: linda bloomfield ceramics

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Some gorgeous, understated porcelain pieces from Linda Bloomfield... ( Mug * & Pouring Jug ) *check out the adorable knitted mug cozy,...
November 24, 2009

design inspiration: bathroom edition

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Two baths that brought on some serious design envy... ( Country Bath ) ( Chalkboard Bath ) The first is a charming space replete with all of...
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November 23, 2009

gift idea: cashmere socks

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Some stripey cozies for your toe-sies! Available here . *UPDATE* I got two pairs of these socks from Dear Hubby for Christmas, and they are ...
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November 20, 2009

spotlight: k studio

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These customizable Family Series pillows from K. Studio are adorable. And what a great gift idea, too! Be sure to check out the rest of the...
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November 19, 2009

design inspiration: white fireplace

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A lovely image for your Thursday... (via Home Sweet Style ) I really like the arrangement of white pieces on the mantle. And very much wish...
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November 18, 2009

a small miracle

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Dinner. A well-rounded dinner. With a meat, a potato and a vegetable. This, my friends, may seem like nothing, a what's-the-big-deal-? ...
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November 16, 2009

book club: weekend retreats

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We went out for a walk this morning, and as we were walking up Southport, I couldn't resist the pull of Anthropologie. So we stopped in ...
November 12, 2009

design inspiration: child's bedroom

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As a little girl, I always wanted a daybed. I begged my parents, but despite my persistence, they were not convinced that a new bed was bett...
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November 11, 2009

spotlight: bella cucina

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I like to give food gifts for the holidays. I think, because most of us never buy them for ourselves (so impractical!), but we all really en...
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November 10, 2009

i want it now: my cardigan obsession continues

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Will I ever tire of this wardrobe staple? Not likely. I {double*heart} cardis... ( Circuitious Cardi ) And now I'm majorly obsessed with...
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November 5, 2009

i want it now: anthropologie edition

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There's a little game I like to play when I flip through each coveted Anthropologie catalog that hits my mailbox. I slowly look through ...
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November 4, 2009

spotlight: loley's & co

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Another fabulous Etsy find... ( Vintage Necklace from Loley's & Co.) I was really drawn to this lovely strand of gray, yellow and b...
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My name is Kristin. I'm an interior designer living in Chicago with my loving hubby and adorable pup, Lulu. We welcomed twins into our family in September '09... Henry & Amelia have made our family complete. I love gathering beautiful odds and ends to decorate our home and am also a budding yogi with a weakness for sweets. Baking and reading keep me busy, and I think there's no better way to spend my weekends than by exploring the Windy City or by kicking back with friends. This blog is a collection of the simple pleasures and little joys that I find lovely and inspiring. Thanks for visiting!
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