Sunday, July 5, 2009

this young house

One of my favorite renovations is from This Young House. They made something fabulous out of nothing, and it gives me such inspiration just looking at the photos!
Before: After!:
See all the before/afters here.


Thursday, July 2, 2009

summer hurricanes

Ah, perfectly summer - these glass hurricanes with sand and seashells are just right for July.
They would be really inexpensive to make, too.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

sf decorator showcase

I love the crisp white with the modern gray color scheme.
Ah, the wall color and those sharp black frames -
the arrangement is so aesthetically pleasing! The butterflies are really cool.

This office is stunning! I love the draping behind the desk.
These images are all from Anh-Minh, from the SF Decorator Showcase.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

this young house room transformations

I bookmarked this mood board made by this young house.
And have clicked back to look at it about 1,000 times.
It is gorgeous!
I love all of their room transformations...such inspiration!

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

nautical navy & white

I think nautical navy & white is so classic.
More pictures of these invitations I made here.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

white drapes

Not a fan of everything in this picture, but those gorgeous drapes have left me swooning.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

crisp fall colors

{Beautiful color palette by Gia Graham for Southern Weddings Blog}
. . .
These colors are lovely for fall - crisp & classic but definitely not boring.
I'd love to design some wedding invitations (or baby announcements) in this color combo - anyone interested? :)

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

little boy & the tree

I love everything about this image by Sheena Jibson Photography.
The tree is great, lighting is amazing...perfect capture of the moment.
Check out some more from the shoot here.

Sunday, June 7, 2009

white tent

Oh, how lovely for an outdoor party.

Soho Pavilion by Z Gallerie

Friday, June 5, 2009

adorable matchboxes

I love this chic but cheap idea to reuse old matchboxes.
It would be perfect for a party or shower favor.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

sunday suppers

The absolutely gorgeous blog Sunday Suppers has an easy recipe for jam butters.
(as well as lots of beautiful food photography!)
I can't wait to try them out! There's nothing like a quick & easy recipe that seems like more effort than it truly was!

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

nautical

Navy & white stripes are a spring/summer classic!
Some pretty nautical items from Gap.

Saturday, May 30, 2009

peonies

the loveliest flower.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

michael howard photography

beautiful roses, aren't they?
from michael howard photography.
(click the link to see them bigger - it's worth it.)

Monday, May 25, 2009

Classic Quote No. 01

Saturday, May 23, 2009

envelope calligraphy


Gorgeous calligraphy by love, jenna.

Friday, May 22, 2009

garden & beach inspiration board

What a lovely color combination - sand, shell & plum.
This beautiful wedding inspiration board from snippet & ink
has stayed on my mind the past few days...such a romantic feel!
It could be used for much more than weddings -
I'm thinking room decor, an outfit, even a party.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

cartouche aqua

Martha Stewart has a wedding invitation line through Crane.
Above is the Cartouche Aqua Wedding Suite.
White on aqua - how lovely. I'll have to try that for something soon!

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

robert stilin interior design

I love these rooms designed by Robert Stilin.
They are absolutely beautiful. Formal & perfectly put together, but you could totally still cuddle on the couch with a good book and feel comfortable.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

j.crew boardwalk city tote

This beautiful tote is the perfect color for summer.
And, it's on sale.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

silhouettes


An always-classic tradition - silhouettes.
I plan on getting ours done every year. The above is framed in our bedroom.
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Our lovely silhouettes were made by Allie of flutterby.

Friday, May 15, 2009

coconut milk mango


One of my favorite candle scents is Illume's Coconut Milk Mango -
a light comforting scent that isn't too sweet or overwhelming.
I'd like to try out the reed diffuser.
This would be a perfect gift.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

pottery barn farmhouse bed

One of my all-time favorite beds, from the Pottery Barn Farmhouse Collection.
I love this bed because it is so classic -
the dark rich wood and clean lines could be styled a million different ways.