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The final product. I LOVE it!

Rug + Paint + ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape = Awesome DIY Project!

Confession: When the folks over at 3M and ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape first contacted me regarding a partnership post I was a little skeptical. I mean, I’m pretty much skeptical of everyone and everything…especially large companies. Then, they explained that they weren’t interested in me merely … Read More

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Block Head

I’m totally drooling over this wood block lamp available over at Spartan – it’s unassuming design is both modern and classic. Love it.

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Living On the Wedge

I think we can all agree that sometimes the best design solutions are often solved with the simplest designs. Take for instance the wedge door stopper by Ed Carpenter. Fashioned from untreated solid European oak, with only one painted edge – available in pink, cream, … Read More

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A Nod to Yod

I love the concept behind these “half vases” by UK-based designer Yod (aka Pacharapong Suntanaphan, but that’s just way too difficult to pronounce). Basically, the vase tops are designed to fit on neglected or under-appreciated household objects – think glasses of various shapes – instantly transforming … Read More

Wall Flower

{French Dot in Ooh La Black by Nama Rococo Wallpaper Studio} Oh, if only I had enough money to splurge on this lovely French Dot wallpaper by Nama Rococo. Alas, the gorgeous “couture” wallpaper is a tad spendy at $220 per sheet. That’s not to … Read More

Best. Present. Ever.

{Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book, 1956} Today, I came home to what can only be described as “the best surprise ever,” a giant packaged wedged into my tiny little mailbox. I mean, who doesn’t love snail mail? Wait, it gets better. Upon opening said … Read More

Gold Fever

{Beignet pouf from Calypso} This gold lambskin Beignet pouf is absolutely stunning. I totally want it…like real bad. Unfortunately, the thing retails for a mind-blowing $2,920. Hey, at least you get free shipping on orders over $250. Okay, sorry about the sarcasm…guess I’m just a wee … Read More

What’s On Your Plate?

{Natalie and her snail, image from {far 4}} {Loulou and her bunny, image from {far 4}} I love, love, love these porcelain plates by {far4}. The collection is titled: “If you talk to them…” and features illustrations of children interacting with animals, insects and plants. … Read More

Pillow Perfect

{striped pillow country style, $40} {ticking stripe cushion, $40} {beach house shabby style striped cushion, $40} {yellow stripe beach house pillow, $40} Lately I have found myself really drawn to home goods fashioned from linen and other natural fibers. That said, these linen-and-cotton pillows by … Read More

‘Cause I’m the Axeman

{Axes by Best Made Company} I’ve never been a person who needed an axe, but if I were a person who needed an axe this is the axe I would need.

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Wood You Be Mine?

{sunshine and showers mobile, $45} {wooden rounds and antiqued bronze necklace, $30} {bent walnut picnic wine tote, $145} Great. Yet another awesomely talented husband-and-wife duo that I wish would adopt me. Alas, no one wants to adopt a 32-year-old woman…or do they? Tyler and Kelly, … Read More

Talent Show

{lines tea towel, $15} {anemone tea towel, $15} {flock mobile, $160} {bird pillow, $50} {field storage box, $35} I am super jealous of the multi-talented John Booth and Arounna Khounnora, owners of the multi-disciplinarian art studio Bookhou. Taking inspiration from Scandinavian designs, vintage finds and … Read More