Entry Love

every entry needs a little love.  i happen to love this mirror and console combination.
love the tones, details, shapes and scale.

Austin Studded Octagon Mirror

Kara Console Table

lots of other great combinations out there, but i am pretty excited about this one right now.

simple is as simple does

understated and beautiful, this is one chic bottle opener

http://okstore.la/gallery.php?id=152

all lit up

its getting darker out earlier and it could be depressing....unless.... you were flipping these lights on, in which case, you need not the sun to go down to enjoy how gorgeous they are.

light light can go on the ceiling or act as a sconce, either way, absolutely beautiful

Suzanne Kasler for Circa Lighting

simple but stunning:

Suzanne Kasler for Circa Lighting

or this sexy little thing would be amazing in a place where low lighting is key

Clodagh for Circa lighting

to keep the look modern, clean and interesting:

FECIOLI PENDANT by David Easton

love the shape and think this is a very handsome light

Small Regency Wall Light by Sandy Chapman

and Circa Lighting has no shortage of beautiful lighting, I could post a few more, but i think you might want to check it out for yourself....

http://www.circalighting.com/index.aspx

pretty FUN things

i have to admit to loving this for all the wrong reasons.  yes, i am all for peace, but what i really like are the gold dots and the impact of this dish.  i see it so many different places - not just at the table, but on a vanity with bottles of perfume, hung on the wall, as a catch all for the entryway....  good for the holidays or for a shot of 70's glam.

http://www.cameonouveau.com/Gold-Peace-Sign-Dinner-Plate-p/h_plat_001.htm

(there is also an understated version of this for a peace loving minimalist)

while i'm in the holiday kinda mood (strange since it is almost 70degrees here today), might as well post this (it's the right side of the photo we are focusing on)

wine bottle accessories

the fur stole is cracking me up.  drinking in style has taken on a whole new meaning.  what a fun way to bring a bottle of wine over during the holidays (or champagne on New Years).   yes, the santa is cute too, but the fur is the winner here.

sofa envy

i have sofa envy.  very simple.  i long for a chesterfield in a moody color, in a sumptuous fabric.

thackery chesterfield

this is the kind of sofa that invites you in and says "come on in, stay for a while.  get cozy" 
and i want it.  love the color, love the low back.  love how comfortable it looks. 

stocking style

have a design obsessed friend? 

interior designers and fabric enthusiasts in your life will be pleased with Plum Cushion's shop on Etsy.  Schumacher fabric stockings.  'nuff said.



http://www.etsy.com/listing/60721745/christmas-stocking-imperial-trellis?ref=pr_shop




http://www.etsy.com/listing/60725101/christmas-stocking-zenyatta-mondatta?ref=pr_shop

cute blog too  http://www.plumcushion.com/. 

christmas bells and visions of Schumacher dancing in my head...

wrapped up in tradition

blanket time!  i'll take all of these - for bonfires, for the sofa, for bed, for gifts.... 

Pendelton Blankets, family owned and in business for 140 years (6 generations!)

http://www.pendleton-usa.com/product/Home-Blankets/Blankets/SOLID-PATTERN-BLANKETS/GLACIER-NATIONAL-PARK-BLANKET/166372/sc/1777/c/1821/pc/1816.uts

So fresh!  I adore this blanket.  and now for some crazy color (you know i can't help myself)

http://www.pendleton-usa.com/product/Home-Blankets/Blankets/SOLID-PATTERN-BLANKETS/SERAPE/166557/sc/1777/c/1821/pc/1816.uts

http://www.pendleton-usa.com/product/Home-Blankets/Native-American/BED-BLANKETS/TREE-OF-LIFE-BLANKET/168370/sc/1759/c/1823/pc/1816.uts

http://www.pendleton-usa.com/product/Home-Blankets/Native-American/AMERICAN-INDIAN-COLLEGE-FUND/SONS-OF-THE-SKY-BLANKET/166441/sc/1787/c/1823/pc/1816.uts

here's some important info taken off Pendleton Woolen Mills website - this last blanket supports the American Indian College Fund (information on Fund found at bottom of page)

and don't forget this handly little leather carrier - one less thing to stuff into a bag

http://www.pendleton-usa.com/product/Home-Blankets/TRAVEL-AND-TAKE-ALONGS/TRAVEL-AND-TAKE-ALONGS/LEATHER-BLANKET-CARRIER/168326/sc/1699/c/1699/pc/1816.uts

American Indian College Fund

The American Indian College Fund is a Native American-operated organization dedicated to education. More than 30 tribal colleges serve American Indian students from every geographic region in the United States. They are beacons of hope for social and economic change in the communities they serve. The fund provides educational opportunities for students and disburses 6,000 scholarships annually. For a century, Pendleton Woolen Mills has maintained a mutual respect for our original customers, Native Americans. That is one of many reasons we support this philanthropic partnership. When you purchase an American Indian College Fund Blanket, a portion of the proceeds goes to help tribal colleges. To learn more about the fund, call 1-800-776-3863 or visit www.collegefund.org.

creature comforts for that strange creature: a toddler

something big is going on in our house the past 2 days - our little girl is now in a BIG GIRL bed.  ohmy.

these are little things that will make a big difference in the world of R:

a nightlight that can stay on, without being blinding or the focus (ie: staring at it in an effort NOT to go to sleep.  i love this so much, i want one for our bedroom and for the living room...  okay, maybe not, but maybe).  and although it comes in pink (girl), orange (gender neutral) and navy (boy), i think the navy is the most innocuous.  wish the picture showed what a pretty light it throws - like a clear night dotted with little stars.

http://www.giggle.com/eng/product/star_egg_nightlight/staregg

also saw this, and since R is "the duck" its a cute addition to her bath


http://www.giggle.com/eng/product/duck_step_stool/102ss0000ylw

for some reason, when i first saw this pic, i thought it was a picnic table.  cute stool.  maybe i need glasses.

we're just getting started

spotlight on side tables.

came across this side table the other day and was pleasantly surprised with the look - weathered wood, simple design - overall it has a good effect and had me looking for more side tables that have a 'wow" factor:

http://www.westelm.com/products/turned-pedestal-side-table-g539/?pkey=ccoffee-side-tables

and they weren't hard to find...  i love the lines of this table so very very much.  dearest santa.....

http://www.laylagrayce.com/Products/Milla-Side-Table-Small__RH97.aspx

or Jamie Young's nesting tables - gorgeous!

http://www.laylagrayce.com/Products/Jamie-Young-White-Horn-Nesting-Tables-Set-of-3__JY103.aspx

and since it seems we are heading in the direction of all out glamour, how about a Tony Duquette Collection table light by Baker.

http://www.shopad.net/account/item_details.php?AID=baker&itemID=72612

for style and sunworshippers alike.

let your light shine down

i've already shared this on facebook, but i just can't help but post here too.  it is so pretty, and although i wouldn't consider myself a DIY type of girl, i might DIY (aka: find someone who will make this for me)...




installation of 'decanterlights' at Coquine bar in London by Lee Broom

 i think of all the lighting i look at, and how there are so many beautiful chandeliers, but this makes my heart skip a beat.  my ma-ma had a table full of decanters - so many similar to these...  i'll have to round up all the relatives and find out just who has them so that i (aka someone else) can recreate this for my dining room.
love LOVE love the light these throw.

rain rain its okay....

not that i own an umbrella (true to form, i prefer the mad dash) or an umbrella stand, but i will most certainly buy one for the sole purpose of owning this umbrella stand by Beeline Home.  very graceful.  very, very pretty.

Spiral Umbrella Stand

will most certainly dress up my entrance way without cramping my style.   now i'll have to find that perfect umbrella.

oh i can't get you out of my head Tessallae

i've fallen in love.  even though i have bedding.  even though i love my bedding.  i've fallen hard, and i can't stop thinking about it. 

this duvet from Anthropologie is just too pefect (i have a navajo rug in our room that would just play so nicely with these colors, patterns, and it's just so cozy looking)....

Tessallae Duvet

the colors, the textures, the patterns....  the details.  on this rainy day, all i want to do is snuggle up under it!

born in 1940, well loved in 2011

outdoor furniture - there is so much to love.  modern and sleek, warm worn wood tones, bright colors, great textures...  it can be hard to choose a look.  Walter Lamb has got my attention with these sexy lounge chairs, and well, the whole line, because it's just too pretty not to share (seat and seat backs are woven)



Walter Lamb Chaise

 the black/brass combination is swoon worthy (which is exactly what i'm doing right now)



Walter Lamb lounge chair

and the dining table (don't  miss the rectangular dining table and the side table) - the geometric top need not a table cloth, let the glass shine and be sure to get some gorgeous place settings.


Walter Lamb Dining Table

  
don't think i'll ever get tired of looking at these.

i'm back!

ohhkay, after a crazy month, i'm back with some goodies....... 

i love the coast, but i'm not much of a coastal accessory type person (though I love the people who are and who do it so well).  these however, are too cute!  would love to see them used in powder room or on a desk as a catch all.  

Don't Rock the Gravy Boat Bowels



and these frames would be so much fun going up a set of stairs or to greet you at a landing - there are different sizes and colors.  what i'm really loving is how they hang from a ribbon and that you'll get to have some fun picking out what they hang from.  lots of cute options:



Obrien Scridde Designs Petite Color Stripe frame



ikat ikat ikat - it's still out there.... everywhere!  here's a pretty take on it as a lamp shade (i'd keep the base simple and let the shade speak for itself):



Jamie Young Lighting Lamp Shade Royal Ikat Classic Drum Large

 have a dead corner in your home somewhere - need to add height, a pop of color, a bit of whimsy..... this mobile is cute without being cutesy.  i'm thinking about using it in front of a big window to add some visual interest


Ambrosial Vines Mobile

oh my oh my oh my, SO MUCH FUN!  all the colors - can totally see these.... anywhere!  love the organic shape and the bright colors!  From the super formal (what a great interruption of elegance) to the super mod, these cubes are sure to delight and add a punch of fun!  i'm pretty excited about them, if you couldn't tell.....


Frank Gehry Left Twist Cube

 (i love the pink!)

right quick, this is pretty cute.

its been too long since i've posted.  and i'm still short on time.  so here's a quickie.

try here for this (LOVE the shape)

Yummy

a whole new level of luxury for the bathroom.  Abyss & Habidecor bath mats and towels.  pure heaven.

twill towels by abyss

choose your colors (towels and bath mats are considered custom orders)

100% Egyptian cotton, 1,000,000,000% (at least) incredible.

a little fun for the married types

for the couple about to get married....


kate spade new york 'two of a kind' glasses (set of 2)

 for the couple thats been married...awhile


kate spade new york 'two of a kind' glasses (set of 2)



i heart Madeline Weinrib

sorry have been not keeping up with a daily post...  lots going on here, baby girl's birthday, parent's visiting, working on various design projects (shoot me an email if you might be interested in my services)....  however, in my hunting, as always, i go back to Madeline Weinrib for inspiration........

Otto Hot Pink

Jelly Baby

Mandala Light blue

Paisley Bone Silk

Brook Charcoal

Song Lilac

Lola

i have to stop.  i could go on and on and on and on..............
HOWEVER,  check out the tassles on the beach towel!!!

towel blue zigzag

and have to look at the lingerie pouches

blue

http://www.madelineweinrib.com/mainmenu.htm