Friday, May 21, 2010

Things I Heart This Week.

I just spent a fabulous weekend on the Oregon Coast scoping out a new project! I went down to the beach each morning for a gorgeous walk. On my last day I was walking along, passing by millions of rocks, I looked down and this one, for some odd reason, caught my attention. I thought to myself I should pick that up, but I kept walking. After I was about 25 feet away I decided to turn around and go get that thing. When I picked it up it was a rock not just with a hole in it, but a rock with a heart in it! Oh heart I need to listen to you more often! So tonight I am just going to share with you a few things I "heart" this week!
1. "Follow Your Heart" Rock I found on the beach. 2. Love rug By Henzel. Seriously the colors are amazing! Love, Love, Love it! 3. I've shown you these before, but the "I love nice people who make cool things" posters by Will Bryant are the best! 4. The color combination in this image via Bloesem styled by Irina Graewe is insanely delicious! It made my heart skip a beat!

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

*My Birthday Wish*

My birthday is coming up on Saturday and I've been racking my brain trying to make plans! I came across the gorgeous Hotel Azucar on Remodelista and decided this is where I want to be. Since it's located in Veracruz, Mexico you know it's not too far away, I could make it there right? Riiigghhtttt...in my dreams! So even though I cannot actually be here in person, this is where I will be in spirit on my birthday!
now this is sugary white.
if you need to find me i will be in the hammock. the locally made hammock that is.

love the green and white. looks like heaven to me.

a parrot? or is that a parakeet? i'm not that good with the birds.
green glass key holders?! seriously gorgeous.

so simple. so sweet.
love the metal bucket in the shower that is used as a shampoo holder.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

"OH...MY...GOD"

With each page flip of VT Wonen I swear I gasped, "OH...MY...GOD"! The gorgeous colors, patterns, and texutres in the May issue have me satisfied for the rest of Spring!
that fluorescent orange-y pink on the deep seafoam-y green...I'm dying here!!
you think those pillows will make room for me! I'd love to snuggle up with them while drinking a cucumber mint water...or maybe a cucumber martini!
hot pink...you still got it!
darling, just darling.
now isn't this serene?!
sooo cute! can you image if this was your little guest cot?! wouldn't that be the sweetest thing ever?!
oh red, you're so sexy!
I always dreamed of having a bedroom in an attic!
one day my little girl...or maybe I...am going to have a hanging swing chair AND a glam ass bathroom!
Thank you Yellowtrace for introducing me to VT Wonen.

Monday, May 3, 2010

No Problem, I'll Take It!

This private villa by C+L Studio is so serene. I would seriously move in today...well not like that's even an option, but a girl can dream right! It's so minimal, but feels so inviting. A perfect retreat to clear the clutter. The landscape and the outdoor area have me drooling!

The indoor/outdoor feel of the space is perfect! I would be sitting outside on that patio or in the pool enjoying the nature as much as I could!

This is another one of their projects that is still in progress. I cannot wait to see it when it is complete!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Mia + Joelle's Bedroom Inspiration

Here's a sneak peek at the Moodboards for Mia + Joelle's bedroom design I have been working on with Hilary over at Pink Pianos.
This first board is just a color study for Joelle. She's an 8 year old southern california girl and loves the surf and the sand of course! We chose shades of blue, green, and yellow with the use of raw woods to create that beachy feel without creating something too literal.

The gorgeous bedding from Bungalow is the perfect combination of colors and subtle pattern! Love, Love, Love. The linen capiz sheers create that light and airy feel we are trying to capture. The rattan poofs and the hanging hammocks are a must! This bed from Pottery Barn is the perfect bed to lounge around in and layer with pillows! This is just the beginning...there will be more to come on this project!

The first board here is just for color inspiration for Mia, a 10 year old with a bit of a punk rock attitude! She's adorable and her little personality is really starting to blossom. Her favorite colors are purple and orange and she even provided us with some colored blocks that she chose for her color palette. The rooms have to stay consistent with the serene feel of the rest of the house, so we can't go too crazy in Mia's room although she wouldn't mind! Mia is very artistic and we need to find some creative for her to express her energy.

We think an upholstered headboard is a great solution for a teenager who's taste is always changing! I love these fabrics from Megan Adams Designs and think they add just the right amount of spunk and color intensity. The platform bed is great and we are thinking of lacquering it a color...maybe a gray! The Funky Zebra Rug by Diane VonFurstenburg for the Rug Company adds that special twist so this room doesn't become too serious! Mia has a disco ball that we will hang from the ceiling and mix with some soft soft paper lanterns and flower poofs. Again this is just the beginning and there will be more to come!

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Volcano, Volcano, Volcano...

I have been stranded in Milan + Pesaro since this incredible Icelandic eruption has decided to bless us with it's presence. My experience is something I cannot explain yet, but it has been full of chaos, stress, laughs, only 1 panic attack, new friendships, great food, wine, and design and finally a clear mind! I have so much information from the Salon Mobili in Milan that I would like to share with everyone and will do that soon! My free time has been spent trying to get a flight home and have not once sat down to write, but it feels great to do so. I just got a new flight yesterday and will be returning home on Sunday {huge sigh of relief}. I am technically stranded here by myself, but have become such great friends with people that I have not once felt alone and I will miss everyone when I go. I came across these photos of the volcano in Iceland taken Rebekka Gudlesfsdottir and am amazed by their beauty! These photos have given me the inspiration to see this experience through a new light.



"These horses are lucky for now. Farmers caught in the worst of the cloud have been forced to slaughter their animals (at least cows, not sure about horses) due to their land being devastated by the ash."

Thank you Rebekka Gudlesfsdottir for venturing out and sharing these photos!

Friday, April 2, 2010

Weekend Bliss

I am looking forward to this weekend! How about you!

Sleeping in with the windows open.


Soaking in a nice bubble bath with jasmine and orange candles burning.

Sipping on coffee outside while reading a wonderful book.


Getting all dolled up...

for a nice romantic dinner.


images via unknown, apartment 34, this is glamorous, dress design decor, and beautiful things to share.

Happy Weekend!

Hope you all have a magical weekend wherever you are and whatever your plans may be!



This gorgeous photography is via Simply Bloom Photography.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Gorgeous Violet Kitchen

I've been feeling a bit sensitive today...maybe it's because I'm tired, maybe because I'm content, I'm not sure, but I am just happy to be feeling. I came across these kitchens and could just imagine myself in this space today. If my mood was a kitchen this is what it would look like:-)


I adore both of these Brava Kitchens from Cucine LUBE