Brimfield Antique Show

Hope everyone had a good Mother's Day!

I hit the Brimfield Antique Show with my mom in Brimfield, MA. There are three shows every year, this years shows run May 8th-13th, July 10-15th, and September 4th-9th.

Since I went on the last day a lot had been picked over and some vendors had left, but the advantage was I was able to get better deals I might not have gotten earlier. I will definitely be going back!

Here are my two new treasures:

140 year old Iranian Kilim Sina Rug

Antique box, how could I not?

House Lust: photographer Amy Neusinger

Today is so incredible out, it has me craving light, airy, open spaces.

I saw a picture of this home on Pinterest awhile back and immediately had to look it up and see more. It is the extremely talented photographer Amy Neusinger's house. (Check out her photography too- it is incredible how every single photo evokes such a mood or convey's an emotion.)

I went through a period where I was really inspired and into Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic when I was in college in Savannah, Georgia. Not only because they sold bed linen's at Target, but because it felt so feminine, comfortable, and home-y while I lived far away. I may have gotten carried away in my bedroom... but it suited Savannah.  The style of Amy Neusinger's house is reminiscent of that- an evolved, modern, industrial take & I'll take it.

I love the subtler, romantic approach to the now overdone industrial. (I still love industrial, but it. is. everywhere.) The house is humble, personal and unique. All the natural light the house gets makes it feel so fresh. Amy has nicely balanced simplicity and charm.  It feels like home & I am ready to visit.

kitchen is one of my favorites! love the contrast of the deep, stained concrete and white cabinets.

note the double troth sink and.... walk in shower. love.

I would love this creative office. A blank canvas to let your imagination reign & your inspiration speak for itself.

eclectic, sophisticated & charming. let the outside in. perfect for parties!

What do you think?

Green with Envy

Not unlike every other blogger out there, March & Saint Patrick's Day have me thinking green... the following left me green with envy. I approve. Maybe I even found something you haven't already seen!

Green is such a versatile color, while I am usually more partial to the lime, chartreuse green variety I love these deeper, darker tones. 

I just love this dining room, the deep gun metal walls and bold drapery have completely transformed the traditional architecture of the room to an edgy, unexpected space. The room was featured in the article "Bright Just Right" published in the September 2011 issue of Veranda magazine, agreed.

Interior Design by Kay Douglass of South of Market

SOM - South of Market has room ideas I love, and products I love even more. (even though I can afford nothing)

be inspired here.

Haldane Martin's White Nest in Cape Town, South Africa be inspired here.

Paint something as dramatic as a staircase or a door for a fun, bold punch.

Kelly Wearstler Green Subway Tile Bathroom

Must find somewhere to incorporate this color.

Overwhelming amount of images? Maybe- but I was inspired & you know the best motto on Saint Patrick's Day- go big or go home.  

Crate & Barrel Spring Inspiration

Rooms I wouldn't mind having/I would love.

This room is one of my favorites fresh, happy, upbeat, bright and looks extremely comfortable. Yes, please.

MODERN MOROCCAN Click to win here

would be a nice pop to spring up any room

Indigo blue, I am feeling you.

This space seems creative and lived in, like my possessions/crafts spread out would only add to its' charm.

Maybe I would cook more with a dining room like this?

I dream of a big light filled space to create. What do you want? Head over to Crate & Barrel to check it out for yourself.

Valentines Part II

i love this idea, so so sweet.

buy here.

love the combination of the antique print and the clean, modern print. obviously I'm not minding the elephants either. ha.

buy here.

true. true.

buy here.

I know, I know these prints are EVERYWHERE but I still love them & think the gold and silver are fresh takes on it. A lot of people have surprisingly good taste. My bedroom needs one!

buy here.

buy here.

charming letterpress card.

buy here.

fun print for the kitchen.

buy here.

valentine's day cards

valentine's day is just around the corner so feel free to send me one of these amazing cards pronto.

buy here.

buy here.

buy here.

 please & thank you.

things I love. a lot.

elepants.

painted elephants.

Katie Ridder's Pagoda Wallpaper in Sultana

anddd... Kate Ridder's Pagoda Fabric in Sand

and the following gem's from Katie Ridder's site:

geometric door.

geometric print upholstered chair

Bedroom with lots of personality

Sorry for the repetition, I can't promise the elephant/geometric craze will end any time soon.