instantly hooked.

i needed something really beautiful for inspiration on this grey day so i (naturally) popped onto anthro.  they did not disappoint.  but i can't be too frivolous with my time (blog hopping), preschool is only 3 hours, and so i have to spend time wisely too, aka: shopping.

i am in need of a few hooks for our the legions of jackets, hoodies and totes.  as i scrolled down the page, my heart stopped, eyes widened and i frantically clicked to open a larger picture.  yes.  we have a winner.

Raw Zeolite Hook

how truly pretty it is had my mind in a tizzy: all of the places i need something to hang coats, towels, keys, tote bags for school....
but no.  its not just an anywhere thing.
i think less is more in the case of this particular piece; too many will take away how special it is. 

my mind was still racing of places to hang this little beauty.  and of course, a little jewel box of a powder room would be perfection!  or anywhere that needs demands a dash of gorgeous. 

then i looked at the price.  ouch. 

back to reality. 

i am now considering either of these for the entry - a few of each to make our "stuff" look pretty:

Antler Melody Hook, Rod

Whirled Metal Hook

i see the antler melody hook (1s of 2) on really richly colored walls or on wood panels that have been lime washed.  and the whirled metal would be really gorgeous on a soft pink wall, or a really creamy white but equally right on a chalky grey.  or anywhere really. 

all available at Anthropologie.com

a little late for 2011 but totally early for Christmas 2012

i just saw these.  i'm a little mad at myself for letting these gorgeous ornaments escape me this freshly past christmas.  but i'm super excited to hang them on the tree in 12 short months.  in fact, i think i want nothing but these on the tree, only these little showstoppers.

all other ornaments will be redirected other places. 

Amethyst and Citrine Ornaments

love the Amethyst but adore the quartz...

Quartz Crystal Ornaments

they would look just as pretty hanging from a sconce or chandelier or off a vanity or wherever you can imagine really.

1st in class

it may be snowing.... in march....  but I have Christopher Guy to give me the warm and fuzzies...

i NEED this!

the very definition of "glamour"

love the gold peeking through

crossed legs.  very sexy.

sculptural and delish!

beautiful detail

a "star" in any setting



love how fluid the rings are



gorgeous detail




a sofa fit for a queen




not your average ottoman




dress up any corner



truly "decorating" the bar.

 it was hard to narrow down....  So many beautiful pieces of furniture.  Spectacular hardly does it justice.  look for more from Christopher Guy in the next couple of posts.  I'm in LOVE.

statement hardware

seriously beautiful for all facets of you home (pun intended).



sunken amethyst cabinet pull with 24k plated base



clear quartz cabinet pull carl martin hardware



crystal curtain tieback carl martin hardware




nugget cabinet pull by p.e. guerin



rock crystal doorknob carl martin hardware



potatoe chip pull carl martin hardware

hardware that pays homage to Elizabeth Taylor's glamour. 

lights, sconce, glamour

its kind a dark and gloomy kind of day here, so let's add a little light (and prettiness) in the name of sconces.



ironies agate sconce





remains lighting Ava 8



remains lighting sorensen 14 wall lantern




and last but most certainly not least... 


Pompadour lighting wall sconce

 i'll have to check out more from Pompadour - wonder if they make an earring version too.

for pricing and details contact Janice http://www.linterieur-jcrawford.com/

Pretty Bright Things

lighting can be hard to get right, but with any of the below, i don't think you can go wrong...
i'd be in heaven if this little gem adorned my walls


Lens Sconce by Alison Berger for Holly Hunt

OR
if this Ironworks International Jolie chandelier hung above my dining room table:

this seriously gorgeous lamp from Anthropologie would dress up my side table (or anything it sat on)

change the finish in the 1st picture (or maybe not) and we have an instant lighting scheme for a most fabulous room.  in a perfect world, they'd all be on dimmers.