This home has a meditative quality that I am instantly drawn to, however, I don’t know if I could keep it so spare. I think I’d ultimately end up adding some elements to bring in some coziness.
How about you? Could you/do you live in a space this minimal?
oooh…a baby grand
love the floors in this place…
Without a doubt, Pompeii should definitely not be missed if visiting that part of Italy. I knew quite a bit about it before I ever saw it because I studied Latin in high school and it is Pompeii that gave us such a good knowledge of Roman life. I had no idea, however, how big the site is and how well preserved some buildings and artifacts are.
Here are some pictures from our day in Pompeii… (you can click on any image for a larger version)
If this peaks your interest definitely read wikipedia’s Pompeii page for a good overview of the city’s life and demise
From the town forum
A courtyard in a villa
A view of a street in Pompeii. Amazing no?
In a building they’ve been collecting artifacts they find to put on display. These are mostly wine vessels, but they’ve included a few plaster casts of the indentations left be people who died in the eruption.
A small shrine of some sort
On the outskirts of Pompeii is one of it’s most famous sites – the Villa of Mysteries
This amazing fresco depicts woman’s transition from a girl to a married woman. This initiation chamber is what has made the Villa of Mysteries so unique and important.
A porch in front of the Villa of Mysteries
A typical paved street of Pompeii.
An interior
A mosaic tile floor in a villa
The amphitheatre
Another theater is still used for performances
Hope you enjoyed! Anyone here been to Pompeii? Thoughts?
Here’s a list of all my posts from our travels that I’ve published –
Spain
•Introduction to my European backpacking trip and a list of places we visited
• Galicia – Baiona and Isle de Cies
• Galicia – the coast, some charming vineyards, and Pontevedra
• Santiago de Compostela and gorgeous hidden beaches
• Gorgeous mountain lakes of Picos de Europa
• Stunning mountains – Picos de Europa
• Bilbao and San Sebastian
• Beautiful Barcelona
• The amazing Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona
• Art Nouveau dream house by Gaudi in Barcelona
Italy
• Not to miss – the gorgeous rocky coast of Italy’s Cinque Terre
• More from my summer traveling Europe – amazing Rome
What a great dining room. It’s hard to incorporate color like this without making the room look like a kid’s room, but I think they did a great job!
Love the tiles. 
This kitchen is so bright and cheery.
via Lantliv
Working from home, it is VITAL to like your work space. It can’t have too many distractions and must a comfortable place to sit for long periods of time.
Here are a few yummy home offices I really like:
via House to Home
A nice space for a seamstress. I can’t wait until I have the space for my sewing machine to live permanently. Now I always have to take it out and put it away when I use it.
via Martha Stewart
Love the cubby shelves
via Lyrical Journey via Emily A. Clark
All of the little shelves in this desk are great for stationery enthusiasts
via Real Simple
I ADORE this home office – a desk with generous surface area, and inspiration pinned all around
Cut down on the amount of holes you poke in the wall by just running some string and clipping inspiration to the string
3 images above via Rue Magazine
Such a clever idea – chicken wire is stretched in an empty frame and used as an inspiration board!
via Scandinavian Chic
What office set up makes you most productive?
I am a big fan of mid-century modern furnishings and interiors, except when it’s done in a cutesy, trendy way. I think this home is a beautiful example of mid-century modern as the furniture is restored or reupholstered with contemporary fabrics, and integrated into the home amongst contemporary accessories – lamps, artwork, textiles, etc.
Fabulous table and chairs – and what do you think of the lamp being on the table?
The chair is mid-century modern but the upholstery is now, keeping it from being cutesy.
Another great set of table and chairs. I love this room, it looks like such a peaceful place to have breakfast.
In the top left corner of this picture you’ll notice a photo overlay and in the scene you can see this console. It still looks great arranged with salon-style artwork and a modern rug.
What do you think?
via Rue Magazine
It was other blogs that got me started blogging, so I try to set aside some time every week to peruse three blogs from my blogroll and share my findings with you. Enjoy!
The images below are from the always inspiring Herman Miller “Lifework” blog. Corporate and company blogs can often be a total snorefest, but Lifework is sensational. It really appeals to me because I am a freelance web designer and work from home, and the blog consistently features inspiring home offices from other designers. Super inspiring.
Check it out – Lifework.
The images below are from the Michelle Rago Weddings blog.
Love this wedding inspiration board. Looks like a glam Victorian theme
And this dress? I don’t have anywhere to wear it but oh how I’d love it. Simple but not boring. (It’s a Badgley Mischka if you’re wondering)
Michelle found this amazing artist who she featured on her blog – Jim Denevan makes temporary drawings on sand, earth and ice that are eventually erased by waves and weather.
Beautiful no? See more at Michelle Rago.
And last, but definitely not least, one of my first blog friends – Linda, and her wonderful blog Lime in the Coconut.
Her gorgeous tropical home – looks so effortlessly beautiful.
Love the floors of this kitchen – love the whole thing really…
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It is so hard to get out of bed on Monday morning….
Great light in this bedroom…
This bedroom has a casual glamor that looks so effortless.
LOVE LOVE LOVE the bedroom above. It’s eclectic but there’s no “kitschness” about it
beautiful – I like the look of mixing patterns but I’ve never had an opportunity to try it.
Fabulous bed
This bedroom makes me want spring even more!
via House to Home
I think we can all agree that the photo below is a pretty common, albeit horrible den. Well, Southern Living featured the makeover of this den into a living room/craft area over the holidays. I think it turned out great, and is a great example of efficiently using the space you have.
The before….
The after! (Click on the image for a larger view.) Notice the narrow bookshelves on either side of the fireplace which offer storage that didn’t even exist before – a perfect example of making the most of your space. A couch instead of chairs offers more seating and cozies up the room. Large baskets under the console at the back of the chair create storage, and the table acts as a desk when needed. Shelves on the wall create a pretty gallery space.
A pretty wreath hung from the bookshelves.
A corkboard displays invites and cards.
What do you think of this makeover?
via Southern Living
Don’t get me wrong – I wouldn’t trade my man for the world, but sometimes…don’t you just want to paint your bedroom pale pink? Or drink your tea out of a gold rimmed cup and saucer everyday? Well, those of us who have to consider the men in our homes when making design choices can live vicariously through these ladies who have the freedom to make their homes as feminine as they like. I swear I can smell the perfume emanating from some of these. Enjoy!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this bedroom. Isn’t the bed amazing?!? It’s from the loft of lingerie designer Jessie Zinkie, who’s decorating philosophy is that “…of course, everything must be soft and comfortable.”
A beautiful montage from the desk of Jolene Ballard, part of the interior design Domicile ID.
What a sumptuous office chair…who thought an office chair could be sumptuous?
So, turns out a man does share this bed with Jolene. God bless him – I love symmetrical nightstands – but I don’t think Chris would tolerate me being so anal for one minute.
Isn’t this pretty and sweet mint green bedroom just the epitome of femininity? I had a mint green bedroom at one point and I found the color to be very soothing.
What do you think? Is your home as feminine as you like it or do you have to tone it down for your man?
All images via Rue
