I’m closing my shop. Here’s why.

Living

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Dec 14

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It was earlier in the year that I wrote my State of the Studio address in which I analyzed the direction I’d been coming from, but maybe more importantly the direction I was more interested in heading. I’ve spent the last 12 months in an anticipated and not unwelcome postpartum identity “crisis” (an overdramatic term by far) […]

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Choosing a safe, quality floor

Interiors

@psstudio Pergo hardwood floors in aqua living room and dining room at Pencil Shavings Studio www.pencilshavingsstudio.com
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@psstudio Pergo hardwood floors in aqua living room and dining room at Pencil Shavings Studio www.pencilshavingsstudio.com

Dec 11

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If you’re in the market for wood floors, the options can be overwhelming: materials, finishes, widths, not to mention colors. It all boils down to what works best for your particular home and family. Because we’re always in a neverending cycle of home projects (can’t stop/won’t stop), wood floors had been bounced around as a potential […]

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Pencil Shavings Studio for Koko’s Nest: Colorful Blankets

Press

Pencil Shavings Studio for Koko's Nest Carnival stripe blanket - baby gift - colorful contemporary kids rooms - stripes - rainbow - www.pencilshavingsstudio.com
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Pencil Shavings Studio for Koko's Nest Carnival stripe blanket - baby gift - colorful contemporary kids rooms - stripes - rainbow - www.pencilshavingsstudio.com

Dec 10

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Earlier this year in my state of the studio post, I talked about wanting to pursue designing items that are for the long haul. Items that are heirlooms, that you’ll keep forever. Quality, style, and function — and this collaboration hits all those marks. It’s no secret that I’m a little bit blanket–obsessed. It’s our […]

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BHG Style Spotters: Creative ways to decorate with evergreen garland for Christmas

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Dec 8

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Time for a Christmas confession: I have never been a huge fan of decorating with evergreen garland. It can seem so traditional and frankly a little boring. So I did a little So check out my post at Better Homes & Gardens’ Style Spotters on creative ways to use traditional evergreen garland in fresh and unexpected ways.

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