A prelude to Spring

I feel like every year I'm ready for spring a little bit sooner. This year is no exception. I can't remember the last time the sky was blue. Hopefully these pictures can help us remember what spring looks like.Beautiful photos from the talented Lara Rossignol. Check out her blog, Piewacketvia House DoctorSo beautiful - green!via NikreationsIsn't...

Bright and cheery kitchens

I'm feeling quite yucky today, so I thought I'd post some pretty, bright pics. These are all of kitchens and dining areas I thought were especially cheerful. Hope you are feeling better than me!via Fjeldborgvia BHGI love kid drawingsvia Casa Diez

pretty pretty pretty – a few great houses from a new online decorating magazine

Domino may be gone, but god opened a window and has graced us with a handful of really great new online decorating and interior design magazines. These pretty houses are from an Australian newcomer called Adore. If you like what you see - go straight to the source - the Adore Magazine site.I ADORE the throw on...

Happy weekend! An eclectic San Francisco house tour!

I'm sure some of you are familiar with Victoria from SFGirlByBay, her lovely blog. Her style is a blend of eclectic, modern retro, and vintage. See below.By the way, this house tour comes to you from a great new online mag called Rue - check it out!

Home offices with just the right balance of personality and productivity

It's not easy to strike the perfect balance in one's home office. Make it too cozy and filled with personal objects and you might end up using your desk to curl up with a good book or flip through photo albums. Make it too industrial and sterile and..well, feel like you're back in a cubicle. It's important...

Awesome modern furniture sale from modloft

If you're into modern retro or modern furniture you have to check out this sale. I'm considering one of the entertainment centers myself! The sale is going on at ideeli -to buy click on this membership link. It's free to be a member, and fast to sign up - but you must be a member to shop. ...

Domino magazine love – great dining rooms

oh I still miss Domino...enjoy this little taste of the past

A lovely white and bright Swedish home

This winter is so dreary and blah. It doesn't help that I've been stuck on the couch with a cold all week. Here's a bright and cheery pick me up for all of you out there who are feeling like me.The spiral staircase acts as a room dividerGreat home office!see the spiral staircase on the right?via Lantliv

A quick FYI – great A & B Home shabby chic style sale going on at HauteLook!

Some great antiqued decor and home accessories. A little shabby chic, very French country.You need a membership invite to shop here though! Don't worry, it's free and fast to sign up if you're not already a member! Here's a link to sign up as a site member free - click hereLove this tray! On sale for...

An art nouveau dream – the whimsical and nature inspired Barcelona home designed by Gaudi

Possibly Gaudi's most beautiful masterpiece, the Casa Batlló was one of the highlights of my 9 week European trip this summer. Once you see these pictures you'll see why.The exterior. The locals call it the "house of bones" because it's organic, skeletal appearance.Read more about the house here on Wikipedia.The amazing staircase on the ground floor that...