I really really love Elisabeth Dunker‘s work! Her Tree poster hangs in my front hall, and now she is offering a new one for sale, Krakatoa. From the description at Little Red…
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Dadel fabric, designed by Maija Louekari for Marimekko’s Spring 2008 collection. Available in pastel (shown), red, and bright versions. (PERFECT.) Maija Louekari is quickly becoming one of my most favorite illustrators/textile artists.…
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It was 1°F (-17°C) when we left the house this morning! We take a ferry across the Hudson to the train every morning, and as of today, the river is really beginning…
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I found this old enamel and wood breadbox west of here in Montgomery, NY. It cleaned up nicely, and now it’s holding all of the various printer papers in our office. I’ve…
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The sun is out and reflecting off of the fresh layer of snow we got in Newburgh last night—it’s winter, it’s beautiful, and it’s the last day of the year. My mice…
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This morning in our house—the decorations are subtle. No tree this year, just wee Jultomte and Julbok, with some floating silver glass balls in the fireplace. My grandmother’s Christmas plate from 1911…
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Apologies for the lack of updates, it’s been so busy around here! We did manage to put a new rug down in the living room, though. After much deliberation and stalling, we…
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My mother is Swedish, which is a wonderful thing foodwise at Christmastime! Last year, my siblings and I each took over a part of the traditional recipes to help her out a…
