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!)