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| A navy blue Moroccan trellis area rug adds geometric pop and color to an otherwise neutral-toned living room. Lee, a self-confessed private-sale addict, bought the rug at a discounted price. "Shipping and handling included, the whole purchase was just $260. It's a great price for an 8-by-10 rug," she says. Bonus: The rug is 100% wool and free of chemical additives, providing extra peace of mind in a home with kids. Private Comment
Lee excitedly shares how the Eames molded plywood chair made its way into their home. "I was 39 weeks pregnant with our first daughter. My husband knew how much I had been admiring the chair, a functional sculpture on its own. One day I walked out into the living room after a shower and there it was!" An Eames chair for a push present? "I'll take it over jewelry any day," Lee says. Area rug: nu-Loom Moroccan trellis; chair: Eames Molded Plywood Armchair in Ash; living room paint: Willow Creek, Benjamin Moore |
| Lee spends the little free time she has online working on her fashion blog. In between diaper changes and mom's wine nights, and during naptimes, she can be found on the dining table evangelizing readers on the latest Lara Miller collection or curating the best editorials on leopard denim. Private Comment
Fun fact about the suspension light: It's the same one used in the movie The Breakup, starring Jennifer Aniston. "We were watching the movie and got excited when we spotted our light in the middle of it," says Lee. Dining table, chairs and mirror: Room & Board; suspension light: Clavius, from Lightology; baby seat: Boon Pedestal Highchair |
| Lee's favorite time of day: whenever she can carve out enough time to enjoy the Eames lounge chair and ottoman. "It's the most comfortable place to sit with my Kindle and a cup of tea," she says. "It's definitely my most beloved space in the home. My husband agrees that it is well worth the investment." Private Comment
Lounge chair: Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair |
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| Prints appropriate for a child's room line the main hallway. "We love how the illustrations feature children but are done with sophisticated color schemes like grays, blacks and taupes with splashes of color to make them friendly to adults as well" Lee says. Private Comment
She credits the staff at one of her favorite furniture stores with giving her the exact swatches to paint colors that she liked in their mock-up rooms. "Just ask if you like a specific detail at a retail store, and if they have the information, they'll probably give it to you," she says. Prints: Ashley G; wall paint: Iron Mountain, Benjamin Moore |
| Toy organization and storage are musts in any home that doesn't want to be completely overrun by toys, books and random little parts on the floor. Lee uses several baskets for storing odds and ends, children's books and art supplies. Private Comment
Baskets: Land of Nod; bookshelves: IKEA |
| Although Lee mostly uses online sources for inspiration, tried-and-tested print materials occupy the top shelf of her bookcase. Neutral-spined style and design books find a home next to a Thomas O'Brien clock and a framed print in bright yellow. Private Comment
Clock: Target |
| Lee and her husband love the fact that there are three windows behind their bed, providing much-needed sunlight, especially during long and cold Midwest winters. She plans to replace their bedside tables, which she says are too low for the bed. Private Comment
"The littlest one still sleeps in a bassinet next to the bed," Lee says, adding that she nurses by simply propping herself and the baby) against the headboard, which eliminates the need for a glider and ottoman. More: Modern Bucktown Beauty Modern Icons: Eames Molded Plywood Chairs Modern Loft Living in Chicago |
