succulant + chic

{Dark & Stormy}

2010-10-08T14:39:00.000-07:00

*images via F.G.R. and Elizabeth Martin Design

{For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.}
Audrey Hepburn

Blue + Yellow = Chipper

2010-10-07T13:32:00.000-07:00

I'm not typically drawn to yellow. But, when it's pared with blue it creates a fresh, zippy look. There is something very energetic about blue and yellow rooms. The two colors just work well together just look at the sun and the sky or a Van Gogh painting!

*interiors by Angie Hranowsky, Annsley Interiors,Lisa Sherry and Martha Stewart

rain

2010-10-04T10:53:00.000-07:00

images via F.G.R

Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby.
Langston Hughes

grace.

2010-10-01T14:09:00.000-07:00

...because I love this fragrance amazing grace by Philosophy and because I dote on having this as my daily reminder...
xoxo...Happy Friday

2010-10-01T13:57:00.000-07:00

I've pretty much decided; I am a sucker for all rooms that are not really put together. Nothing to perfect.
I love to see someones personality reflected in their room or home. Like, this disco ball hanging in the middle of the living room. It's so kooky, but that's what make it awesome! I also love this rooms worn in wide plank wood floors with the crisp white bead board applied to the walls and ceiling. Again, the destroyed leather chair with the stark white sofa.(Good Contrast) But, most of all I like the RANDOM accessorizes that only this one room will possess...its very own uniqueness.

*image via house to home

Desert {BLUES}

2010-09-28T14:03:00.000-07:00

*interior by m.elle

{FALL}ing for Paris

2010-09-23T14:24:00.000-07:00

Welcome Fall; I am appreciating your golden Autumn sunlight... Only, I can't stop dreaming about that coveted jaunt to Paris.

*photography via fashion gone rogue

Classic {Chole & Camel}

2010-09-22T15:52:00.000-07:00

I am quite fond of Chole's fall ad campaign...I don't think there is any color much more classic than camel (well expect black, of course).
Plus, I love this large open room with it's rough stone surfaces and worn Greek columns filled with french antiques.
It's so Very Classy!

*interior by Stephen Sills & chole ad via F.G.R

I Can't stop listening to...

2010-09-21T14:17:00.000-07:00

...I really can't seem to turn this album off...I adore this Scottish band who's been making music for over a decade. My favorite songs on the My Maudlin Career album are French Navy, You Told A Lie, The Sweetest Thing, Away With Murder and James. Wishing they were playing on the west coast sometime soon.

photography by Katie Grant

{Indian Summer}

2010-09-15T10:38:00.000-07:00

{Sun keep on shinning because I am not ready to put away my flip-flops yet!}

*images via FGR,Kathyrn Ireland, House to Home,Marc Neuhoff, House to Home, Giovanni Zaccagnini, Chris Maya, Kathyrn Ireland, Anna Wolf

Whimsy + Neutral = Lisa Sherry

2010-09-09T16:52:00.000-07:00

i fancy this. sometimes: i can't get enough of color but lack there of; is most enticing to me at this moment.

california dreamin'

2010-09-07T12:30:00.000-07:00

photography by Anna Wolf

...at any given time i could jump in my car and drive until i can't drive anymore. i love an adventure and road trips are an outstanding way to explore. you never know whats around the next bend in the road...

COOL- balt

2010-09-02T09:48:00.000-07:00

Good morning sunshine! I am sure taking delight in the light peaking in on these dark inky blue walls. I enjoy the rich cobalt pigments smeared on walls and printed on fabrics & ceramics.

*photos via Rachel Whiting & textile via Mariel Brandolini

{Coastal Bliss}

2010-07-27T10:01:00.000-07:00

I think one of the best places anyone could ever retreat to or Live- is at is the beach! There is just something about listening to the blue waves crashing , feeling the soft sand between your toes and breathing in the fresh salty air... It's pure Bliss.

*Images via Fashion Gone Rouge, Interior by Tim Clark & last image via Anna Wolf

{Sleepy} Weekend

2010-07-24T09:44:00.000-07:00

*photo by Rachel Whiting

2010-07-23T10:15:00.000-07:00

*Quote by William Shakespeare & photo via Maire Claire UK

[Explore]

2010-07-23T09:19:00.000-07:00

I love how this basic elementary map has been re-purposed as beautiful focal point in this living room. The modern aqua chairs and the chartreuse pillows really play of the maps fresh hues. Making this room fun and hip!

nest

2010-07-21T14:39:00.000-07:00

I always adore hippie chic (maybe it's because there was a time I actually wore Patchouli) I must say it's pretty darn cool when you can buy a unique item and you know the proceeds are going to a good cause. Especially- when it's a non-profit organization that empowers women. Female artisans around the world hand make traditional crafts in order to remove themselves from property and become self sufficient. Check it out at www.buildanest.com

*photo's of model's via marie claire uk

"Safiszani" {Kathryn Ireland}

2010-07-20T16:41:00.000-07:00

{LIVE YOUR LIVE}

2010-07-16T17:18:00.000-07:00

*photo by Matt Guthrie (please do not take photo's without credit back to my blog)

"Beachy Keen"

2010-07-16T10:03:00.000-07:00

...summertime and the living is easy. This is a fun beach house; with it's retro posters and photography. My favorite room is the bedroom- I love the clean white walls with the sea grass rug and the four poster bed. But, what really makes it is the crisp apple green de gournay wallpaper panels framed with the white gourd lamp in front.

*interior by m.elle

{Good Morning Sunshine}

2010-07-13T09:41:00.000-07:00

Hello Sunshine, thanks for returning to San Diego...

*images via Matt Guthrie, Tom Schneer, S.R. Gambrel,Muriel Brandolini,Marie Claire UK, Carrier and co., house to home

camping + hiking + fishing = Hello Summer!

2010-07-09T19:26:00.000-07:00

I'm looking foreword to spending my weekend like a "boy scout" in the great outdoors. I can't wait to camp, hike, fish and umm, make banana boats- yummy! Most girls I know in So.Cal refuse to go camping; not me! I can't get enough of it... it must be the Pacific Northwest in me.

*images via Marie Claire UK

{Mountain Life}

2010-07-08T18:24:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure if its the fact that it is gray and rainy in San Diego in July (which is completely abnormal). Meanwhile, I'm wearing a flannel shirt; knowing the rest of the country is having a extreme heat wave. But, I feel the urge to head to the wilderness. To be surrounded by the tall green trees and the damp dirt and breathe the fresh mountain air. I love this enormous house, layered with neutral colors and textures. The old natural beams, limed woods and gray, taupe and white color palette feels so modern and rustic at the same time.

*Interior by m.elle Design

J'taime {Elliott Pucket}

2010-07-06T15:01:00.000-07:00

If your not familiar with the artist Elliott Pucket; check out her work. I am loving the abstractness. It looks like calligraphy scratched through a washed background of bold color or a neutral gray/black. Browse some of her different works at www.paulkasmingallery.com.

* images via Vogue Living, Earl Mcgrawth Gallery and artnet.com