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david stark's wood shop for haus

Yesterday, Juniper (my favorite work partner) and I headed into Manhattan to check out David Stark's Wood Shop. David and Haus Interior's owner Nina came together to create a month-long "shop ambush" in Nina's shop. David and his team designed an astounding 75 different products inspired by a wood shop theme. It's like a wood wonderland in there. I found myself wishing I had a shelf in our kitchen to set a wooden cupcake or pie. Imagine that box of wooden bonbon chocolates or a bowl of the wooden nickels on a coffeetable — so cute! The crochet saw pillow (made by a women's cooperative group in Bolivia) made me smile, too. 

And of course, David designs the coolest clocks ever. (Remember these?) The Wood Shop clocks are one-of-a-kind, so you won't find them online. I want that broom clock for my kitchen! Most of the collection is available online here. The shop runs through the month of February. If you're in the area, I definitely recommend checking it out in person. Even if you don't walk away with a wood treat for yourself, it's so much fun to browse through the shop. 

Juniper was a big fan of Wood Shop (and David Stark, she was staring at him the whole time!). And wood is one of her favorite things to suck on, after all. :)

Top image from my iPhone. Rest of Images: Wood Shop for Haus Interior. 

favorite wallpaper...wait, it's not wallpaper!

Over on Houzz today, I'm sharing my favorite place to change Juniper's diapers. Yes, this is one rad diaper changing station, isn't it?! I snapped this photo inside the bathroom of my favorite local shop, Caribou Baby. I was floored when I found out where the cool "wallpaper" is from. Bet you'll never guess :)

Check out my post on Houzz for all the details. 

pendleton discoveries

Every collaboration that Pendleton crafts together instantly makes me go "yes, I want". Their partnership with DwellStudio is no different, and I'm crushing on this gray wool blanket.

Also, did you know that Pendleton sells some of their fabrics? That was news to me when I peeked on their site. I'd love to do something with this print. 

Images: Pendleton

greenhouse design studio

New favorite web shop: Greenhouse Design Studio. Their deep collection of eco-minded finds for the home seem to be plucked straight from the you know it when you see it eclectic-vintage-industrial-country style that I love. Some favorites include these wooden stools, vintage seltzer bottles, a military cot (styled as a coffee table — cool idea!), vintage china and silverware, and vintage grain sack pillows. Under each description, there's a sustainability tab to tell you why the product is considered green. I love the way they worded the sustainability of their vintage finds: "Vintage. Not making something new is the greenest thing of all." So true.

Images via Greenhouse Design Studio. Discovered thanks to Ruby Press. 

shanna murray decals

For the first time (in 9 years!), I missed the New York Gift Show. It was so strange not walking around the Javitz and catching up with friends and designers at their booths. When the weekend arrived, it just felt too overwhelming to sort out how to bring Juniper. I had been so excited to see Shanna Murray's booth though, so I'm bummed I missed out on meeting her in person. Here are a couple shots of her debut at the Gift Show. I'm a huge fan of her illustrated decals (see how I used her decals in our last apartment here). Her new collection of window decals looks so whimsical and sweet.

Here's a peek at a bedroom wall in our new place. In general, I do like to start fresh with decorating a new apartment, but I couldn't resist bringing back a few of Shanna's decals. I just adore all the vine and wreath motifs in her designs.

Images: top two from Shanna Murray; bottom photo by me.  

ikea trip

On Saturday, we went on our first IKEA trip as a family. We had fun. It wasn't too crazy inside (the bonus of having a baby — your days start early so you beat the crowds.) I found this bird tray, which I saw and knew I had to have because I loved the pattern. When I got home, I decided it would add some color to our bathroom. Since we don't have a medicine cabinet, the tray helps corral our everyday toiletries, which otherwise wind up strewn all over the counter surface. And I picked up one of these white bins to use for bottle recycling in our kitchen (plus I scooped up a mini version of the white can for Juniper's nursery to toss wipes.) And I found a wood framed mirror that is almost full-length for $10! (I wanted a mirror to help me see what I'm doing when I'm putting Juniper in her sling or wrap.) I love when you score those little things that feel like meaningful additions to your home. 

Juniper loved IKEA. She looked around wide-eyed from the escalator leading up through half of the furniture showrooms (then passed out for a nap.) Dan said she's a born shopper, and I couldn't agree more. Juniper got to take home a set of finger puppets and an abacus that's she loves. 

zinc chalkboard

With newborn Juniper in the house and my sleeping hours barely numbering 4 or 5 a day, I have noticed myself forgetting pretty much anything I don't write down these days. So I'm loving this over-the-doorknob carved zinc chalkboard from the new-to-me UK shop Rowen & Wren (the online shop is gorgeous — I so want this mirror and this light.) I'd use this pretty chalkboard over our front doorknob to remind me to do all the mundane things I keep forgetting, like picking up film and depositing checks. 

Image: Rowen & Wren