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@ABBYGRAYKIT, the geometric painting was purchased several years ago at a local junk shop. We weren't even sure why it was there -- it's definitely not junk -- which is why we quickly took it home with us. I wish I had more information about it! The sun and moon aren't as creepy in person, since they are needlepoint, they take on a softer feeling. Funny though!

@JUDIAU, too funny, I was TOTALLY there with you about the animal head thing. And I was even unsure when I ordered it, thinking I might very well return the thing. But then it arrived and its colors are much more muted than I originally though and it's relatively small, so it's not as "giant animal head scary" as I initially wondered.

@JAMIESON and @HINMELB, Landis, the writer, here. Sorry I've not chimed in yet. I took the image, which is why it's credited to me...

BUT the wooden boats are adorable (also bath toys) and can be purchased from Tweet Toys on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/TweetToys

Enjoy!

Oh, goodness, where to begin. Landis the writer here.

We actually already own two EKTORP couches in our home, in lower traffic areas and we've had them for over two years. They've held up perfectly and we plan on adding this chair to one of those spaces when it no longer needs to be in the nursery. So, that's more about the logic behind that decision.

About the crib. I spoke with several friends who purchased cribs from IKEA and not one of them would ever recommend it, ever. Several are about to replace their cribs and their babies are both just over a year. Not a sound investment. If you wish to call the Oeuf crib eye candy, @JUDIAU, then so be it. It is, but there are also many accounts of this crib lasting through 2 and 3 children, something we hope we're blessed with.

The RIBBA frames...next time you folks need to hang these, head to Home Depot for a picture hanging kit...makes the job MUCH easier!

Other questions...bring 'em on! Thanks for reading :)

Just throwing this out there -- but there's got to be some kind of nasty chemical that goes into lucite furniture, right? I say NAY!

@cccb12 and @rainshower, the wall color is Benjamin Moore's Surf Blue. Thanks for the compliment :)

@Bugis, that's definitely a great strategy moving forward! We haven't been purchasing tons of books since this project began but we have so many books from our college and grad school days that we just don't want to part with. I'm realizing we're just not the types who can pare back to one bookshelf. But, you're right, we can control our purchases moving forward!

@PhotobugLA, I'm SO sorry to hear this. We can totally help you! I just clicked over to your profile to see if you have listed your contact but no dice. Email me at landis@apartmenttherapy.com and we'll figure out a few solutions for you! I can even call my expert organizer to get her thoughts!

@Helen from Bright Inside, isn't it just lovely? I could look at that image all day dreaming of a full table setting!

While I don't love the site's redesign, there is something about how their photography now brilliantly pops against that dark background. Anyone else agree?

And that banner ad covering their ribbon logo, that's just poor planning.

Redesigning takes guts, right? So, cheers to that!

@Emmi, ceramic materials can be bought throughout the country and most are produced domestically. I am a potter and know this from experience.

Now regarding your first comment. I will look into this BUT I will say purchasing from this independent producer is a better option, even if the timber is scrap (headed for the landfill), than buying from a mass-produced resource where shipping impacts worldwide are not considered. I could go on and on.

These pieces were chosen for not only being handmade but also for their beauty. These crafters stood head and shoulders above the other handmade goods I culled through.

I hope we can all appreciate their artistry.

Landis

@chillrepute, that's a GREAT question...permeable and shovel-able? I'll do some searching and will follow-up with another post about this next week. When I put together these images, I was really thinking about outdoor patio and garden living, but if you're in the market for a new driveway and live where it snows, this is absolutely a conundrum.

Landis