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}]

Le Louvre...

if i had a shop, you can bet this is what the front doors would look like.
[via The Sartorialist]

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]

little works of art...

from top left:
The Mountain Goats - The Life of the World to Come
Neon Indian - Psychic Chasms (great album title)
Wild Beasts - Two Dancers
The Antlers - Hospice
Bear in Heaven - Beast Rest Forth Mouth
The Morning Benders - Big Echo

[all images via Pitchfork]

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]