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To enter my IKAT PILLOW GIVEAWAY.  Don't miss out! Read more

So my brother and his wife are moving to New York from Philly and they're renting out their Old City condo in the process. This inspired them do a little spritzing up and to take some beauty shots of their place before packing up their worldly belongings and heading north. It's amazing what a transformation their place has undergone. Here are some before and after pics (and of course, let me know... Read more

Indeed, I've been posting about Ikat & Batik's etsy shop a lot lately (check out my GIVEAWAY going on through Thursday below) .  But their stuff is pretty darn awesome, so I'm not feeling bad about being redundant.   I just got my pillow covers in the mail, took a trip to Michael Levine downtown for inserts on the cheap and Voila!  Our living room looks 10 times better. Remember, thisis what it... Read more

Just thought I'd leave you for the weekend with this great piece of art from Joel Henriques.  A fun bike and stripes inspired by a Paul Smith sock.  You can get it on ZazzleWhen I have the opportunity, I love stopping by his blog Made by Joel for fun kids' toy ideas, great photography, and a dose of super creativity.  Read more

I mentioned Ikat and Batik's Etsy shop last week on my blog here, and I was so excited about the designs and price point that I ordered a set for myself. I just received my pillow covers and was not disappointed. I can't wait to get the inserts and get them placed around the house - photos of that to come. Ginette was kind enough to donate 2 extra covers for a giveaway! They are a pair of these... Read more

Check out Leah's Fabulous and Frugal pillow giveaway over at The Way We Are...... And come back here to the Eagle's Nest tomorrow for my Ikat pillow giveaway.  Pillows pillows everywhere! Read more

So recently we attended the NELA Art Walk with a group of friends. The art walk occurs every second Saturday and consists of various galleries in the Eagle Rock and Highland Park area opening their doors to the public, serving drinks and being generally convivial.  This past one, we hit up Curve Line Space in Eagle Rock and Larkins(yum!) and then made it to the York for drinks. Curve Line Space... Read more

Recently House Beautiful featured a beautiful Floridian home designed by Aussie designer Thomas Hamel. Thomas is actually an American who relocated down under and I love how he infuses his globe-trotting style into his interiors, but keeps things simple, light and airy at the same time. There is also something so appealingly architectural about his work, even though he's an interior designer.... Read more

Last week reader emailed me asking for some ikat sofa suggestions.  Well, here is a bit of a round up of items that are readily available to order. Of course, another route would be to find a fabric you love and do a COM (customer's own material).Ballard Designs (A nice semi-custom option, they have some other fabric options that are Ikat-like as well as solids and other prints)West Elm (just... Read more

Recently friend and fellow marathoner Kristen McManus started up her own organizing business. Having seen Kristen run campaigns for Team in Training, I knew this was the perfect path for her. And having seen my house lately, I knew I had a lot of questions to send her way.  I thought I'd share some of her answers with you:The Eagle's Nest: How did you decide to get into professional organizing?KM:... Read more

Well I'm finally getting over the worst cold / flu bug of the season - just in time for the weekend.  Sadly, it looks like we will be encountering some rain.  Hoping for sunshine and butterflies.Photo courtesy of Ali Edwards on Flickr Read more

A reader recently asked where we got the daybed that sits in Kellie and Adam's living room in front of the windows. It's a settee from Jaxon Home located in Culver City. They do great work. Unfortunately it's not up on their website any more but I'm sure they still make it.Here are some others: The Presidio Settee from Williams Sonoma Home The Tillary Sofafrom West Elm - the back supports can be... Read more