Category: . REGULAR FEATURES

Today, Maurice Sendak, author of Where the Wild Things Are (1963), died at age 83 in Connecticut due to complications from a stroke. Although for some reason I did not have his books growing up, I read them over and over to my own boys. I always savored the illustrations in this one, and really enjoyed the silliness of Into the Night Kitchen (1970). I put together a few decorating ideas inspired by these wonderfully creative tales. RIP Maurice Sendak, storyteller.

. . . That very night in Max’s room a forest grew

and grew—

Makelike Lush Wallpaper, $200/roll at Walnut Wallpaper.
Shag Rug, $99—$299 at Urban Outfitters.
Kikkerland Glowing Moon Clock, $36 at Fred Flare.
Sierra Bed, $1399—$1599 at Crate & Barrel.

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. . . and in and out of weeks 
and  almost over a year 
to where the wild things are. 

Onda Wallpaper, $100/sheet at Flavor Paper.
Rocking Sailboat, now $29.99 at West Elm.
Small Wire Pendant. $99 at West Elm.

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. . . “And now,” cried Max, “let the wild rumpus start!”

Marrakech Swing Chair, $199 at Urban Outfitters.
Mongolian Lamb Pillow Covers, Oregano $39.99 & Amethyst, $54 at West Elm.

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. . . and into the night of his very own room
where he found his supper waiting for him 

Max Doll, now $20 at Paisley Monkey.

Monster Dolls: Moishe, Bernard, & Sippi, $9.99—$13.49 at Amazon.