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{P.O.S.H. — a Chicago shop}

October 5, 2010 · 17 Comments
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Let the inspiration surround you…

Last weekend, when Zack drove down to Chicago and I chatted his little ear off, we stopped at this amazing shop called P.O.S.H. Chicago. There was so much loveliness to look at — housewares, antique hotel silver, glassware, things for kids — oh, they had such C U T E things for kids!

I love when shops have things everywhere, yet it all seems to be in place. It reminded me a bit of a shop my mom and I loved to visit together when Zack and I were first married and living in Lansing, MI {October Moon}. We have a love for unique shops like that.

Julia’s Kitchen Wisdom — this book caught my attention right away {above}.

I love the dishes piled high, the drawers pulled out, mugs fluttering about…

I love the amber glasses, the fall leaves, the birds set up as pairs…

Mini fabric banners — swoon!

I found the cutest dolly version of The Princess and the Pea…

Along with stuffed Royal Soldiers {and $5 vintage toy cars — eek!}

Plates hung to the ceiling {reminds me of you know who}…

I wanted to bring home these mustard cups & saucers…

P.O.S.H. Chicago, 613 North State Street — Have you ever been?

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  1. Jill says

    October 5, 2010 at 6:56 am

    Wow! I haven’t been, but I’ll definitely add it to my list for my next trip to the windy city!!

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  2. Senja says

    October 5, 2010 at 7:11 am

    Oh wow, this is such an adorable shop! Love all the different colored items.

    ~Senja

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  3. jenn says

    October 5, 2010 at 7:27 am

    Awwww! It’s Sophie! I love that little giraffe. :) The store looks like someplace I could spend days in!

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  4. Meg says

    October 5, 2010 at 7:28 am

    Now I really want to go to Chicago! Tell Z to keep smiling! (o;
    Have a lovely day, I bet it’s getting cold there, you will love you house in the winter time, old homes always make everything seem more cozy!
    xoxo~Meg

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  5. April says

    October 5, 2010 at 7:29 am

    look at all the pretties!

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  6. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says

    October 5, 2010 at 7:32 am

    LOVE!! I’ve never been to Chicago, but if I ever do, I know where I should stop in. :)

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  7. Sarah says

    October 5, 2010 at 8:16 am

    One of my fave shops!

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  8. gina says

    October 5, 2010 at 9:53 am

    um, no. But now I really, really want to. My husband and I have been batting around the idea of a trip to Chicago just him and I for a few days – he wants to see Wrigley, and now, I want to see P.O.S.H. :)

    I actually stopped by to let you know you had been nominated for best quit your day job AKA best create your dream job story of 2010 – for the Who’s WHO in 2010 for 2011 blogging event .

    If you have a favorite story of someone quitting their day job – following THEIR dreams – we’d love you to nominate it here:

    http://www.theblogfrog.com/1370931/forum/56187/%E2%80%9Ci-created–my-dream-job%E2%80%9D-aka-%E2%80%9Ci-quit-my-day-job%E2%80%9D-,-etc–post(s).html

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  9. Heather says

    October 5, 2010 at 10:04 am

    I love October Moon…and this shop looks just as fun! I wish I had met you when you lived in Lansing :( Anyway, fun post ;)

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  10. Megan Lane says

    October 5, 2010 at 10:11 am

    what were you guys doing in chicago? we are actually going there in just over a week for a conference joel is presenting at! and i HAVE been to that store!! it is so charming. it was just down the street from the hotel we stayed at last time i was in chi-town. i picked up a map of paris there :)

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  11. sarah says

    October 5, 2010 at 10:31 am

    Oh, no, I haven’t been there yet! Must check it out one of these days.

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  12. Emily says

    October 5, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    What an adorable shop!! Adding it to my list for the next time we visit to Chicago!

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  13. StephanieKay says

    October 5, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    this store looks divine! i wish i would have known about it when we were in chi-town over labor day! thanks for sharing!! :-) we will have to go next time we are in the city!

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  14. Erin says

    October 5, 2010 at 3:16 pm

    Ooh! That book! Yes please! And the soldiers! So fun!

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  15. Kristin says

    October 5, 2010 at 4:31 pm

    I’m pretty sure I could live in that store.

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  16. Kristen @ High Heels and a Hammer says

    October 5, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    This looks like a store I’ll definitely have to visit the next time I’m in Chicago! Love visiting new stores!

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  17. Moriah says

    October 6, 2010 at 7:04 pm

    reminds me of stillwater!

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