The Cultivated Home

We have a love for everything Michelle Adams does—from her smashing online magazine, Lonny, to her blog, M.A. Belle, to her first products at Rubie Green! While searching through her Rubie Green site this weekend, we noticed that her amazing fabric she used to create beautiful organic bedding is now available by the yard as upholstery fabric!

This fabric uses only 100% certified organic cotton and is printed in the US with only water-based, non-toxic inks. It’s available in a wide range of patterns that we love, such as her classic East Village and Habibi patterns and her new Marilyn, Patsy, and Portobello patterns just to name a few. We can’t wait to use some of this fabric to make over an outdated chair or create a few eye-catching pillows or even a headboard!

Her fabrics are all so fabulous, and everything she touches is a success, we know that her newest products will be a big hit as well!

It’s a snow day here in NYC, so in celebration we wanted to share with you a few of our winter inspired pieces.

Birch Bark Cups – We love these handmade Porcelain Birch Bark Cups by Bobed Farm. They are great delicate cups, measuring about 8.5″ tall and 2″ wide, and are food safe.  Use them on a winter themed table scape or even to place a single lily.

Wolli Snow Mountain Toy Box – I know that when I was a kid, I would have jumped with joy if I had my own Snow Mountain Toy Box!  This great hand made piece by Babies Breath brings the outdoors inside.  Priced at $175, this is perfect for any winter baby.

West Elm Poufs – Just looking at these poufs made me wish for snow.  They’re great to sit on with a cup of cocoa and watch the flakes gently fall.  Priced from $199 to $349, grab one for a single seat or a collection of these great poufs for a winter inspired bohemian seating area.

Star Burst Low Ball Glasses – Haus Interior is a little winter haven, and these great snow inspired etched low ball glasses make us want to cozy up at home and pour ourselves a nice cocktail at the end of a snowy day.  Priced at $165 for a set of two, these glasses are a must!

Whether you are a teacher, have kids still in school, or just long for the nostalgia of your childhood math classes, you will love this amazing collection of Memo Dinnerware from Fishs Eddy!  This graphic collection is made up of mugs, trays, and glasses decorated to resemble a notebook, graph paper, and even a composition book.  Priced from $2 to $24, you will find something to fit in every budget.

While checking out this old school collection, why not see what else Fishs Eddy has too offer.  This site is an amazing resource for table top and dishware.  Whether it is basic white plates, vintage finds, or their own collections, we could spend hours sorting through their inventory and know you will too!

Even though a good old letter through snail mail is becoming less and less frequent, I know we all appreciate a handwritten thank you note, thinking of you card, or love letter.  Why not spiff up your everyday stationery with a collection that combines both home decor and the good old values your grandparents taught you.

Dempsey & Carroll has teamed up with F. Schumacher & Co. to create an amazing new stationery line using Schumacher’s beautiful trellis design.  Each package includes ten silver edged cards and ten envelopes with the trellis pattern lining the inside.  Need to add a personalized touch to your set?  This can be done for an additional cost in a number of different complimentary colors.

Grab a set for yourself and drop a few notes in the mail to the ones you love.  We know they will appreciate the thought and will love the chic card you’re using even more!



This weekend, we fell further in love with the elegant and understated work of Bookhou. Their latest collection of home products is simple, organic, and made from all natural materials to keep you green and clean. Here are a few of our favorites:

Alphabet – $50 – A fun, frill-free piece to fill any wall.
Flock Mobile – $160 -  The adult version of the mobile in your child’s crib.  This serene structure will suit any empty corner in your home!
Tree Storage Box - $35 – Simple and chic, these structures are perfect for storing mail and small books!