unique to the core...

the dining room of Robin Standefer and Stephen ALesch, via New York Times Style Magazine

when black is better than bright color...

checkered floors and frames---



[all images via Livingetc]

agreed? does anyone read this blog? will i ever receive comments?

just a thought.

too much space...

...that cannot be filled correctly, even by a professional (Joe Nahem). this space doesn't encourage comfort, conversation or inspiring style. it's just...dying to look full.

a thought...

have you ever looked at a space that has so much character you think it will start talking to you? maybe i've read too many decorating magazines---























[images via weheartit, Livingetc, i suwannee, verhext and {this is glamorous}]

island themes...

i feel warm breezes and i'm holding a cocktail in my island-y dreams. i also look fabulous in a bathing suit---






[images via Anthropologie and James Merrell]

stylist and photographer James Merrell...

these pictures are incredibly inspiring. i want to go home and decorate. right now.





[images via James' website]

BOOyah

after a few weeks now i finally FINALLY figured out my username and password, no thanks to the Flickr team (hint hint....nudge)
so, on that happy note! let me share something pretty---



something soothing---



and something goofy---



see you again soon!

[images via Absolutely Beautiful Things, Helle Summer House and video is obviously...Henry, by me]

floral rugs...

who does them better than Anthropologie? seriously---



Grandiflora Rug starting at $498, here
Top Right: Hand-Knotted Rug starting at $398, here
Bottom Right: Roses Underfoot Dhurrie starting at $498, here

weekend inspiration...

pattern---



soothing bedroom colors---



a potrack of some sort---



red---



a desk area---



splattered paint---



and KICK ASS sofas---



images via i suwannee, design*sponge, The Selby, the style files, domino, coco & kelley

a veritable potpourri of pictures...

and finally, my salon wall (sorry, potpourri) at the cottage---



images via Apartment Therapy, design*sponge, {this is glamorous} and stylist Hallie Burton

shapes...

color isn't the only thing that ties your room together.
via Apartment Therapy

today i love...

this entry way---



this kitchen sink area (and styling)---



and this curtain---



all images via The Little Big House

forest murals...

there is something retro and cool about giant forest murals. my inspiration below from emma's designblogg---



mmm, so soothing.

i found a couple from muralsyourway.com that i would use. with bright reds and blues, this would be sweet to play with. anyone have other resources?

inspired by...

greenery---




black details---






and this awesome Scandinavian chair for sale on the Maine craigslist---



[images via coco & kelley, Bliss, Stylist Sibella Court, emmas designblogg and Apartment Therapy]