Cool modern gifts for the hard to impress
From the very cool store, Mocha. Here are some of my favorites for Christmas.I've had my eyes on these nesting mixing bowls for awhile!A ceramic notepadThey also have these in white! Soooo cute and kids would love themAdorable pot holders!This piece of notebook paper is actually a tea towelThis is to scale, it's a teacup stool!There more online...
Real NYC apartments and what they cost
I'm probably torturing myself by looking at NYC real estate sites, but I miss the city so much, and it just helps to tide me over until I manage to move back. Not that I'd ever begin to afford to live in one of these homes!NolitaThis home is part of a major project at 211 Elizabeth Street. The penthouse...
One of my new favorite house tours – a combination of rustic and luxury
It's quite possible you've already took notice of the cover home of the Dec/Jan 2010 issue of House Beautiful. Well if you haven't, you're in for a treat. If you already have - you should have seconds! It's one of the more memorable homes I've seen in awhile. You'll see why below.This amazing loft space graces the...
Designer Portfolio! The elegant and chic work of Sara Gilbane
Probably the element of Sara's work that I appreciate the most is how practical it is! It's not so matchy-matchy that you can't add your own personal possessions, and it looks comfy but also has personality.Do you agree?Above two photos by Anna WolfThe color of that bench next to the turquoise tables is perfect. I'm a big fan...
Oh, a girl can dream.
And dream in sparkles I will! I would not be in the least bit mad if someone got me this bit of beautiful for Christmas! Nope. Not mad at all :)The shamelessly feminine Chanel Camilla Ring. Oh my.*sigh*
Oh, a girl can dream.
And dream in sparkles I will! I would not be in the least bit mad if someone got me this bit of beautiful for Christmas! Nope. Not mad at all :)The shamelessly feminine Chanel Camilla Ring. Oh my.*sigh*
Etsy Find: The cheerful paintings of Leelu and Piggy
I have another talented Etsy artist to share with everyone. These paintings invoke a sunny weekend morning where one has hours to linger over breakfast at the kitchen table.Go to the Leelu and Piggy shop to see more!mmm... my favorite. Cuppa Joeyum!
Battle of the Paints! – and help my mom choose a color for the dining room!
I had a fun little project this weekend which was to compare Glidden's new paint formula with a higher end paint. In this case they sent me Benjamin Moore to compare with their paint and both were a white eggshell base. I applied the paint directly on a wall in the dining room which is currently undergoing a little...
Glamorous greys and other gorgeous decorating ideas…
...all from Atelier Abigail Ahern. I am very, very excited about her new book, "A Girl's Guide to Decorating." You can read more about it on her site.I would definitely like to incorporate more of the confidence and daring she illustrates in my own digs. I've only received a peek of the book but I will definitely...
A winter wonderland at my parent’s farm
I wanted to share with you some beautiful photos my dad took of their farm, Chestnut Creek Farm, in Maryland this weekend. We got several inches of snow on Saturday - and the result was quite pretty!In the woods beside the back fields.This is to the side/front of the houseA tree my dad keeps asking me to do...