September To Do List, August Recap And Some Misc. Bidness
Can you believe tomorrow is September? Where did the summer go? Here’s what I got done on my August to do list. (In case you’re new to my blog, I keep monthly to do lists and revisit it at the end of each month.)
AUGUST TO DO LIST
1. Toss magazines older than 1 month. [I think [...]
Feeling A Little Blue
Not to worry, I mean I’m feeling blue, literally. In addition to the blue and white stripes that I mentioned earlier in the week, I find myself liking just a splash of blue here and there.
Especially when it’s paired with yellow or red. It’s a primary thing, I guess.
Do have a favorite shade of blue?
I [...]
Traveling Thursday: Adrère Amellal
Adrère Amellal is straight out of a traveler’s fantasy.
It’s located in the Siwa Oasis in western Egypt and the setting is not to be believed.
It is one the world’s last remaining oases and it’s filled with ancient ruins, rock formations, palm groves and salt lakes.
In the middle of this, the Adrère Amellal was built as an ecolodge made [...]
New John Robshaw Pillow
Please say hello to my new John Robshaw Handpainted Fort Pillow. I don’t know if you’re like me but when I buy three pillows in one week, I feel the need to justify the purchase so here goes.
First, I love John Robshaw.
Second, I love drawings.
Third, I love anything handpainted.
Fourth, this fort reminds me of the [...]
Today’s Crush: Blue & White Striped Linens
I haven’t used any blue in the home in over 10 years. I don’t know why but I just haven’t been that interested in it. Until now.
I’m loving all of this blue and white striped bedding.
I think some blue and white stripes will definitely make its way into the cabin in some form or another!
Do [...]
Hello, Dream House
Remember how I had found my dream house oh, what was it? Like not even two month ago? Well, move over Tattoo House because I have a new love. I never said I wasn’t fickle.
I saw this one at Design Shimmer last week and fell head over heels with each and every room so I asked permission [...]
French Settees And Colorful Pillows
In the past week, I’ve bought three new pillows. I’m out of control. Soon there won’t be any room in our house for any inhabitants. It’ll just be a house filled with pillows. But I just can’t help myself. Pretty pillows, especially on French settees, make me weak in the knees.
And who does that look [...]
Traveling Thursday: Lebua At State Tower
We’re thinking of going to Southeast Asia later in the year and that means we’ll probably have to go through Bangkok. Now Bangkok is not one my favorite places in the world. It’s a bit too hot, crowded and polluted for my taste. But it does have amazing food, great hotels, and excellent service and [...]
Getting The House (And Wardrobe) Ready For Fall
Are you thinking about fall yet? Crystal at Plush Palate is running a series this month called Get Ready/Get the Look and she asked me for my tips for getting our homes and wardrobes ready for fall. I actually have a really simple, foolproof strategy for transitioning from summer to fall so may I send you [...]
Black And Yellow Loveliness
I thought I had gotten black and yellow out of my system but apparently not.
How do you feel about this combination?
Sorry I didn’t get a chance to take photos of the bedroom art wall for today as I had hoped. I swear I’m working on it though(!)
(Photos: 1.via Delikatissen 2.Livingetc. 3&4.Skona Hem 5.David Jimenez)
The Perfect Setting For A Cabin
Happy Monday, everyone. How was your weekend? On Saturday we went to view a cabin that seemed to meet all of my criteria on paper. Well, there was nothing wrong with the house but I so want a setting like these!
Isn’t this gorgeous? The property we saw had a trickle of a creek but I [...]
Rustic Dining Room Ideas
There seems to be no shortage of inspiration for rustic and colorful dining rooms/eating spaces for the cabin. Here are just some I’ve collected recently.
I would love a wood burning fireplace (or stove) somewhere in the cabin.
Tolix chairs wouldn’t hurt either!
And maybe I’ll finally paint a wall a color other than white. How great is [...]
Traveling Thursday: Nick’s Cove
Nick’s Cove is a small settlement composed of buildings built mainly in the 1930s, some on land and five on pilings over the beach of Tomales Bay. It is located on Highway 1, on the east shore in the northern part of Tomales Bay, south of the Walker Creek estuary. The cabins at Nick’s Cove [...]
Black Couches
Deviating from our usual ode to white around here, I’d like to show you some photos of gorgeous black couches I’ve been collecting. I never thought of buying a black couch before because I always thought of them as big, leather things for man caves but these have got me reconsidering.
This one is probably my [...]
What Do Your Color Choices Say About You?
Thanks to Danika, I found this color test and thought the results were uncannily accurate. It said:
“Craves change and new things, always looking for new adventures and activities. Becomes restless and frustrated when she has to wait to long for things to develop. Her impatience leads to irritability and a desire to move on to [...]
Inspired Styles
Hi, everyone, how was your weekend? I spent most of it cleaning and getting ready for our guests but on Friday, I did slip away to do a little shoe shopping at Nordstrom. As I was happily leaving with my purchases, I decided to swing by the home department and there I found the book [...]
Simple White Guest Rooms
We have guests coming from Paris to stay with us next week and so I’m going to spend a good part of the weekend getting things ready for them. (And dusting off my French! Eek!) It seems like I redo the guest room each time we have a guest and this time is no different! [...]
Traveling Thursday: The Taj Lake Palace Hotel
I don’t think it would be right to write another Traveling Thursday post before I tell you about the best hotel stay I have ever had. I’ve been lucky to have stayed in some great hotels over the years so this is quite a statement. But the Taj Lake Palace Hotel in Udaipur, India is [...]
“What’s Your Style In One Picture” Summer 2009 Challenge So Far
I’m thrilled that so far 28 of you have participated in the “What’s Your Style In One Picture” Summer 2009 Challenge. Have you seen all the gorgeous rooms? There are so many, like this one from Aimee at Picnics Under the Moon.
And this one from Anne of the City Sage:
and this one from Jane at [...]
Introducing Orange Crush!
One of the first bloggers I “met” when I began blogging was Christina, whom I’m sure you all know from her fabulous blog Down and Out Chic. We started blogging around the same time and it was clear from the start that we had a lot of things in common.
One thing we share is a [...]
Guest Blogging At Design Crisis
What’s up with Sanford and Son, you ask? Well, I’m thrilled – thrilled, I tell you – to be guest blogging today at Design Crisis (aka one of my most favorite blogs ever) while Erin is off tending to her brand new, beautiful (and I mean beautiful) baby boy. And Fred and Lamont have a small walk on [...]
August To Do List and July Recap
Happy August, everyone. It’s the beginning of a new month so that means it’s time for my monthly to do list. Here’s how I did in July:
JULY TO DO LIST
1. Toss magazines older than 1 month. [I'm about halfway through. They just. Keep. Coming.]
2. Find an outdoor rug. [Decided we didn't need one after I [...]
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