. things we love .

 

... completely guilty of adoring the glossy pages of almost any good shelter

magazine (the mr. would gladly like to do away with my collection)... 

but lately have been noticing that although many of the featured homes are breathtaking, 

there is a certain element of intimacy missing?  a 20k credenza here and 

a 10k sofa there, and a 2k lamp here... all pieces striking and lovely,

but hard to imagine real life falling into place in such rooms.

hence, seem to be drawn to rooms that are less "perfect"...more personal, 

more interesting, and more of a story to be told.

throw out some of the decorating and let's surround

ourselves with items and things we love.

 . . .

...i imagine the woman who lives in the bedroom above has

a fancy party to go to this evening, and in such a rush her bed was

neglected. with a slight chill in the air she lit a fire for comfort and smiles

everytime she sees the drawing of herself, 

a gift from an old lover who was quite the artist...

now that is interesting!

♥

(image via greige)

. hello & a week of pretty .

... a week of gold leafing, and gleaming white paint, and the search for

perfect lamp shades, and yards and yards of fabric being hung ---

a moment of realization that it resembles the most luxurious rough-hewn linen.

with all of that said, still many last minute things to tweak and perfect.

unable to stay away for another second, we will be 

having a week of "just pretty" while finish off the new office 

with a giant bow...

hope your week is off to a fabulous start!

♥

(images via daily dream decor)

. just pretty * plain & simple .

just what's needed...

a luxurious bed, a light, a place for ones book,warm rug for 

tip toes... and most importantly breakfast in bed.

simply pretty.

♥

(image via the paris apartment)

. spring boudoir .

sometimes the mix of so many prints 

can be so captivating...

♥

(image by designers guild via house of turquoise)

. feather the nest .

seems as if this time of year an overwhelming desire to feather

and fluff and renew, as organization and simplifying always on a 

affirmation list. as well as a way to figure out a system that functions

well but is still beautiful... 

restocking the linen closets with the most luxuriously soft

white egyptian cotton towels and a lovely new set of

stark white 700 tread count sheets... ahhhh heaven. 

i think that is a good start.... yes?

 ♥

(image 1 via urban grace . 2 towels from restoration hardware . 3 via the nester . 4 via deliciously organized)  

. comforts of home .

lovely to travel and see family and friends...

also just as lovely to return home to the comforts 

of ones own bed...

♥

(image via fime)

. just pretty * lush bedroom .

tranquil... serene... peaceful...

and timeless!

quite lovely, yes?

(image by house of windsor via greige)

. house love * zig zag .

a zig zag painted gold ceiling would definitely inspire

each morning as the sun glimmers in...

a neutral bedroom but alive and energetic with texture.

love love love...

♥

 view the entire house tour here

(images via apartment therapy) 

. my next DIY .

calming and relaxing with a little sparkle...

this bedroom i spied over at decor8 is simply lovely.

i adore the frayed traditional Moroccan wedding quilt with shiny sequins, 

making my own version may have to be my next DIY project. 

hmmmm.... have a wonderful monday.

♥