Another fixture to add to my light fetish file... the Comet Pendant light from Horchow . Speaking of my light fetish, check out these pineapple lamps I picked up at a yard sale this weekend for $10. I thought they were a set because one was slightly wrapped up, but to my surprise I now have two different pineapple lamps. They need to be re-wired, but I think they will be great.
I just adore these iron wall sculptures from Plantation. Maybe I'll try my hand at recreating them with some wooden skewers, foam 1/2 balls and some spray paint when I get a creative energy burst. Add it to the project list!
Coral
I'm mildly dense, it takes me a little longer than it should to see the obvious. While trying to come up with a color palatte for the new house I came across this little beauty in my style file and thought "Thats it! I'll do coral! I already have tons of turquoise to work with." So I start gathering some images and then I sign on to my blog. I feel like a moron when I see that its the color combo for my page. Oh well, I knew there was a reason I liked it... its late and my brain (which a moment ago felt so inspired) is tired. Here are some pretty pictures, I'm off to bed.
On the move, again.
We found a house, put it under agreement and the FOR SALE sign is up in the front yard. Now I'm feverishly getting the house ready for an Open House on Sunday. The new house is literally down the street, we are only changing house numbers. Its also just five houses from the beach! Its a big mid century ranch in all its wood paneled, brown and yellow glory. Its going to need a whole lot of updating and white washing, but luckily that's something that makes me giddy. I'm thinking mod -beachy casual with a Palm Springs kick. (Can that even exist in New England?) It has alot of original features that I love and want to keep and incorporate like this fireplace and cream cork floors... I just want to take the brass insert out.
I think the foyer with its peek-a-boo wall will look great with a punchy wallpaper.
I think the foyer with its peek-a-boo wall will look great with a punchy wallpaper.
Loving...
I'm sure most of you have seen these Tobi Fairley rooms already, but they just make me so happy! I hope I never get sick of a sunburst mirror.
I came across the link for Carrier and Company while browsing Brown Turtleneck Sweater recently and had to share some of my favorite rooms. I love the relaxed casual elegance they create. Definitely check them out!
Hardscape
After looking at numerous houses lately I have been pretty disappointed in the yards. They are either big grass patches in need of major landscaping or landscaped, but not that practical in their layouts. There was one house that I thought was interesting because it was the ideal summer fun house, and here in New England we live for summer. (Its actually getting auctioned off as I write this). The direct backyard had an enormous bluestone patio with a pool AND cabana (love those cabanas!) as well as a large deck and grassy yard for kids to play.
I came across this layout in DESIGN new england and it got me pondering the perfect backyard. I think I'd love to have a large hardscaped are for entertaining, with several niches for sitting, dining, lounging in the sun.... and a pool wouldn't be bad either. Also, grassy patch with a swingset for the kids. Now all i need is to hit Mega Bucks! Oh well, here is my vision board. Add on the previous post as well.
I came across this layout in DESIGN new england and it got me pondering the perfect backyard. I think I'd love to have a large hardscaped are for entertaining, with several niches for sitting, dining, lounging in the sun.... and a pool wouldn't be bad either. Also, grassy patch with a swingset for the kids. Now all i need is to hit Mega Bucks! Oh well, here is my vision board. Add on the previous post as well.
Long Time No Blog!
I'm finally back! Its been a crazy two weeks of back to back sick kids, many sleepless nights and the start of a new client project to boot. My husband and I also got the two year itch (that's our record of staying in a house) and started looking around for a new abode just to make our heads spin a bit more. Its a disease, with him in real estate and me in design, we just can't sit still. I can't tell you how many houses I've done over in my head this past week. Its fun, but we know with two little ones we need to cool it and settle down. I'll keep you posted if anything comes up.
In the meantime to ease my way back into the blogosphere I went to my beloved Canadian House and Home for some color lovin' inspiration... enjoy!
In the meantime to ease my way back into the blogosphere I went to my beloved Canadian House and Home for some color lovin' inspiration... enjoy!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)