Saturday, June 9, 2012

The Glamour of New York: A List

"He adored New York City. He idolized it all out of proportion...no, make that: he romanticized it all out of proportion. Yes. To him, no matter what the season was, this was still a town that existed in black and white and pulsated to the great tunes of George Gershwin." ― Woody Allen, Manhattan. No matter how you feel about traffic, noise, rude people, expensive rents (and hotels), and general

Feeling Pink (and Green) in Old Town Key West...

Friday, June 8, 2012

Dream House Alphabet: F

F is For Farm House SinkRemember in Dream House Alphabet E when I called the foyer an entry way to save my F for something special? Well this is it people. I LOVE the classic look of a farm house sink (also sometimes referred to as an apron front sink).  ^ Designer Alice Lane proves that you don't have to go uber country with a farm house sink in this beautiful kitchen.^ Okay, double farm house

Thursday, June 7, 2012

22 with Wishes

In exactly one week, I turn 22. I hope it brings many exciting opportunities my way (and maybe a few bday goodies). I've put together this little list, just in case anybody in my life needs some ideas (aren't I thoughtful?):1. Domino's Book of Decorating. All of my fave design blogger's go to book, and it looks fab on a coffee table vignette!2. I See Noise Prints. I like the Chanel No. 5 and the

Barn Light Electric

I just found out Barn Light Electric is having their annual lighting giveaway.  The prizes are one (1) $1,000.00 and one (1) $500.00 (USD) Barn Light Electric Gift Certificate.  That's a lot of money I could spend.  I've seen several bloggers use them as sponsors and Michelle won the contest last year.  What have I got to lose.  I would love to win some new lights.  Their name led me to think

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Driven to abstraction...

Working on this today.....while the Mr works on the redesign of my studio. Pics to follow of both projects as soon as they're finished.

Wednesday's Doodle #5

 Since spotting this chair via Design Darling and her feature in Adore Home Magazine I've been busy imagining what kind of a cooky (yet fabulous) room could host such a strong statement piece.  It's the Katie Maennle Birdcage Chair.Would you be brave enough to put one (or a pair!) or these in your house?! I think they're so fun!Hope your week is going well...just think, it's almost Friday!