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Laurel & Wolf Does The Bakehouse

October 28, 2016 by Joy the Baker 62 Comments

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Hi friends!

For the past week I’ve swung open the doors to my house, likely trying to juggle one too many bags of groceries and nudge back the cat, and I’ve thought exactly: WHOSE HOUSE IS THIS? 

I’m living in a dream – that’s most literally what it feels like. 

(Pssst… there’s an awesome giveaway at the end of this post!)

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Home sweet home, sweet home, sweet Bakehouse!

Over the next few weeks I’ll be welcoming you into my New Orleans Bakehouse, showing you around, and inviting you in (literally with classes and workshops), but first I wanted to tell you how it all came together.

It started with interior design from Laurel & Wolf – an online interior design service that paired me with a professional designer to help me bring my Bakehouse together ALL ONLINE! 

Now… can we talk about hiring an interior designer? I mean… how FANCY does that sound? Waaaayyy fancier than I am.  Except, Laurel & Wolf paired me with an interior designer, James, who took in photographs of my space and furniture, listened to my goals, and really made my space come together in a way I couldn’t have done on my own..  

Seriously, the process was easier than I could have imagined, and not at all intimidating.  Their online platform allowed me to show James my space, detail the furniture pieces that are important to me, and go back and forth with feedback and thoughts about the design from wherever I was.  Much of the space was designed online while I was away in London.

I mean… that’s dang convenient and pretty amazing.  

Let me show you around. 

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Here’s the counter we’ll gather around and make pie crust and apple pies! 

The appliances and incredible Black Stainless Steel from KitchenAid and the shelves, ladder and incredible dining room table are the good dudes at GoodWood Nola. 

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This is where we’ll gather and chat about butter and sugar while the pies bake.  

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I’ll be honest in telling you that between my not-so-green thumb and my cat that likes to munch plants…. I’m not so good with the whole potted houseplant thing. 

Laurel & Wolf designer, James came up with the perfect solution in this living plantwall.  Here’s the inspiration from Pottery Barn. 

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This chair, settled nicely into the corner of the entertaining space is one of my favorite places to sit and see.  It’s the perfect combination of old and new. 

The bookcase is new, and FINALLY I have a place to put my library of cookbooks. The old folding chair is one my grandfather used to sit on to smoke his pipe on the backporch.  It’s a sweet memory to house in my space.  Feels really special.  

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Details like this metal tray from London and a set of ceramic utensils from an old friend help make the studio feel special and nostalgic to me.  

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And I’ll definitely make you a cocktail for our pie chats… and maybe even a Drake on Cake.  

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This space is all about welcoming people in, making and breaking bread together, surrounding ourselves with comfort and beauty and laughter and learning! 

The Bakehouse is also feel super functional, outfitted with some very fine Food52 Shop essentials. 

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And if we can make the space smell like fresh bread every single day… that’s just a bonus! 

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You’ll come share this space with me!  I know you will! 

Thanks to James and Laurel & Wolf for helping me design my space.  They really brought my art, furniture, and aesthetic to life in a way that I couldn’t have done on my own.  They really made the Bakehouse sing with color and cheer and I can’t wait to share it with you!

And! I want to share my experience WITH YOU!  If you’d like a taste of my experience with Laurel & Wolf, enter here! You’re entering to win a design refresh from Laurel & Wolf, some kitchen essentials from Food52, and two copies of my cookbook!  

Thanks for letting me show you around! 

More soon, promise. 

xo

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  1. Sarah Perez

    November 8, 2016 at 11:14 pm

    Could you tell me the source for the white ceiling fan? I’m in need of a stylish, but low-profile fan.

    Reply
    • joythebaker

      November 22, 2016 at 1:17 pm

      Sure, Home Depot!

      Reply
  2. karen

    November 5, 2016 at 6:24 am

    So Good, perfection.

    Reply
  3. lazyw

    November 4, 2016 at 3:07 pm

    It’s all beautiful!! I hope I get a chance to join the fun, yay!

    Reply
  4. Lauren Crosby

    November 4, 2016 at 7:51 am

    It looks wonderful! Would you share where the black and gold lights over the island are from?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • joythebaker

      November 4, 2016 at 10:18 am

      I believe they’re from Target!

      Reply
  5. Amy

    November 3, 2016 at 8:17 am

    It’s lovely, I can’t wait to see how you bring us into your space.

    Reply
  6. floridagld

    November 1, 2016 at 11:29 pm

    BEYOND!!!
    Love everything..your style, your blog..your food..all your kitchen stuff!
    You and enchanting New Orleans!
    Everyone did a fantastic job.
    I’m a fan of them all and you.
    Congrats.
    Vickie

    Reply
  7. Kim

    November 1, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    Very anxious to hear all the details about Bakehouse classes and such, Joy! Cheers to a marvelous idea, one that’s been lovingly and beautifully brought together. Can’t wait to experience your gorgeous, functional bake/play space in person!

    Reply
  8. Francesca Crutchfield

    November 1, 2016 at 12:50 pm

    Love love love everything about this! The plant wall the kitchen (!!!) the framed Drake on Cake print can we PLEASE be friends just let me know your thoughts k bye

    Reply
  9. this grrrl

    October 31, 2016 at 7:46 am

    Beautiful home! I love the old tins you have on top of your bookshelf. I wish I lived in NOLA so I could pop in. :)

    Reply
  10. Victoria Sponge Pease Pudding

    October 31, 2016 at 5:25 am

    Wow, house goals much?! Your space looks fantastic and I love that your have your grandfather’s chair, what a sweet touch.

    https://victoriaspongepeasepudding.com

    Reply
  11. lene

    October 31, 2016 at 2:32 am

    Goodness – this is beautiful and amazing! And you are one lucky girl – to have your own baking school.(I’m envious of that) Your future guests are pretty lucky too :-)(I’m envious of them)
    Right now I looking around my flat, contemplating what to sell to have enough money for the airfare and tution fees… Congratiolations and enjoy :-)
    Hugs, Lene

    Reply
  12. jamielaurengem

    October 30, 2016 at 6:48 pm

    This all sounds super exciting and looks beautiful. Can’t wait to hear more x

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