Bedroom Wall Lamps {clusters}

I'm on the look-out for some wall lamps for our bedroom. Why is it that your bedroom is always the last place you put your decorating sense to use? I love the structure of these lamps, though many are too high for my budget right now. Croft & Little: Reform Sconce by Jonothan Adler ($154)

Croft & Little: Perno Wall Lamp by Sonneman Lighting ($360)

I love the scissor arm on this lamp!Croft & Little: Scissor Arm Pharmacy Sconce by Robert Abbey Lighting ($133.10)

Croft & Little: Parker Half Round Sconce by Johanthan Adler ($126.50)

Bellacor: Pelham Aged Brass One-Light Wall Sconce ($339)

Lamps Plus: Brushed Steel Swing Arm Wall Lamp ($119.98)

Lamps Plus: George Kovacs Swing Arm Wall Lamp ($109.91)

This lamp looks small and minuscule, but still has modern flare.Bellacor: Grenoble Wall Sconce ($131.40)

This wall lamp reminds me off lamps you might see in a hotel room. Why not create the same look in your own bedroom?Bellacor: Hanover Small Wall Sconce ($190)

Ikea always has decent prices and I was able to find some wall lamps that have a nice aesthetic to add to the ambiance I am building for our bedroom.Ikea: Basisk ($12.99)

Ikea: Flygge ($11.99)

I like the mix of wood and metal material in this lamp because it creates a soft look to the metal.Ikea: Ljus ($9.99)

This lamp has a modern, industrial look that I also think could work in our space. The look could off-set the softness of the bedding in our room.Ikea: Kramare ($9.99)

Fig: recipes

I am falling in love with the beauty of figs and I've been scouring recipes to give them a try. This is my favorite so far- along with the amazing color in this photograph. Enjoy!

via: epicurious

Fresh figs with goat cheese and peppered honey

Bon Appétit | August 2006

Adding pepper to the honey makes this classic Mediterranean dish new.

Makes 4 servings.

1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 fresh figs
1/4 cup soft fresh goat cheese

Combine honey and pepper in small pitcher; stir to blend. Starting at stem end, cut each fig into quarters, stopping 1/2 inch from bottom to leave base intact. Gently press figs open. Spoon 1 teaspoon cheese into center of each. Arrange figs on platter; drizzle with peppered honey.

A Field Guide to Weeds: book

This is an amazing book that demonstrates how weeds take over. This beautifully composed book, A Field Guide to Weeds, is made by artist Kim Beck.

Special thanks to Swissmiss for sharing this find!

One AMAZING Bumblebee site

I like to sneak over to One Good Bumblebee's site to browse through the fun art they have available for purchase. Everything on their site is so unique.Little Garden ($20)

Beauty Art Print ($5)

I would have loved to carry around this planner with me everyday- too bad they are sold out already.Come Along Weekly Planner (sold out)

Handwriting Mousepad ($7)

I wish I had seen these cards when we moved...
Moving Card Set (sold out)

How amazingly awesome is this card?!
Greater Things Card ($1.95)

I think you would be very lucky to receive this box as a gift.
Lucky You! Box ($11)

I used to drool over small puffy stickers our exchange student from Germany would bring from home. These remind me of her sticker sheets.
Japanese Food Stickers (sold out)

Monkey Tree ($20)

How to draw out color...

If you've never taken the time to observe the many color schemes around you in your daily living environment, shame on you! You can get a sneak peak into what you're missing by visiting one of my favorite sites to visit. Kris takes everyday objects and draws out the color swatches from the images. Amazing. I love it!

Nature Jewelry

Etsy seller mayerain: Daisy Ring ($38)

Etsy seller Natural at Heart: Clique- Original Maple Wood Pendant ($8)

Etsy seller Happy Cake: Vintage Feather Earrings ($12)

Etsy seller OCC Medicine Jewelry: Peacock Earrings ($30)

Etsy seller cjsdesign: Pink Lace and Blue Feather Earrings ($1)

Anemones Necklace by Zoe Newsome
via: designboom

Lilly Hat by Zoe Newsome

via: designboom

Etsy seller cynthiadelguidice: Jasper Shower Necklace ($65)

Nature's Jewelry: Sterling Cloisonne Feather Pendant 24in ($24.98)

Etsy seller KeepinItReel: White Dove Necklace ($20)

Etsy seller Beth Millner: Birds on a Wire ($500)

Etsy seller Luz Designs: Cherry Blossom ($19)

Pink Rose by Zoe Newsome

via: designboom

Etsy seller dillondesigns: Bontanika Ring ($8)

Where one stops, another starts

I came across these amazing images from Renate Buser's installation projects. Buser is a swiss art photographer who mounts large images of building/landscaping settings onto buildings, walls & pathways to create illusions of depth and space.

via: designboom

via: designboom

via: designboom

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Style with Tiles

Inspirational tiles to start your dreams of remodeling or re-designing your interior space:

Look at this amazing outdoor wall tiled in shades of green and red.via: anchorbaytile.com

via: TileswithStyle.com

This wall of color is BE-A-utiful!via: Kitchen Backsplash Tile & Mosaics

This is a fun way to add some brilliance to a boring staircase.via: Kitchen Backsplash Tile & Mosaic

I really want to jump into this pool with a margarita!via: Kitchen Backsplash Tile & Mosaic

This fun design still has a masculine feel with woody textures and colors.Ann Sacks: Circles in medium beige

If you're looking for great patterns, Granada Tile's website is FULL of amazing tile designs!Granada Tiles: Alhambra
via: Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan at Apartment Therapy

Ann Sacks always amazes me with beautiful designs like below.Ann Sacks: Vine with birds in light

Ann Sacks: Hoot in Sage Green

Modwalls is another great place to find some metro-looking tile patterns that look great on floors or as a kitchen backsplash.modwalls: Lush Blend Metropol ($21.94- currently sold out)

Glass Tiles etc: Venetian Red from the Glacé Collection ($26.10)

modwalls: ModDotz Blend "Palm Beach" ($12.95)

modwalls: Natural Cork Mosaic Tile ($14.95)

This tile is made from 100% recycled clear glass.modwalls: ModRocks Recycled Glass Pebbles ($25.95)

Thermometers {clusters}

Target: Hanging Thermometer by Smith & Hawken ($24.99)

Pottery Barn: Galvanized Thermometer ($29.99)

Edmund Scientifics: Weather Station in Primary Colors ($49.95)

Edmund Scientifics: Multi-colored Glass Galileo Thermometer- 11" ($13.95)

Basic French: Enamel Thermometers- large ($24)

Even though this isn't a weather thermometer, it is a thermometer to take with you when drinking your wine outdoors. :)
MoMA Store: Wine Thermometer by Jacob Wagner ($36)

For my Honey

Etsy seller viennahorses: Honey Cameo-style pendant ($19)

Oh for the love of honey! SM and I are true fans of honey and love to use it in everything. Here's to our obsession:

Etsy seller amethystsoap: Complexion Bar- large ($4)

These earrings are like dangling honeydew drops.Etsy seller Dote: Honeycomb earrings ($14)

This necklace could charm more than just bees...Etsy seller thenoisyplume: Bee Charmer Necklace ($61)

I love the fun texture of this soap. It looks like bubble wrap.

Etsy seller adorationsoap: Land of milk and honey soap ($3.75)

Tupelo honey is one of the best honeys. It won't crystallize or turn hard or thick. Its a smooth sweetness every time.

Williams-Sonoma: Tupelo Honey- 20 oz. ($14.50)

If you'd like to learn more about honey you can visit the National Honey Board's website. With the new honey bee crisis, Haagen-Dazs has created an informative website about the importance of honey bees and how they effect more than just honey. You can even make your own digital bee to email to friends.

Tea Towels {clusters}

I stumbled upon an old invite to a "Mad Tea Towel Party" and it inspired me to check out some fun tea towels. I think the best place to find fun and unique tea towels is at ToDryFor.com.

ToDryFor: Birdsong (sea green) by Lush Designs (£10.00)

I love these stacked dishes lettering.

ToDryFor.com: Do the Dishes by Showpony (£11.00)

This tea towel has a map of London on it!

ToDryFor.com: London Map by Unity Peg (£8.00)

For the Dads who actually do dishes...such pride!

ToDryFor: Daddy Tea Towel by Pintuck (£9.50)

ToDryFor.com: Give Me Sunshine by Pintuck (£9.50)

I would like to consider myself a domestic goddess.

Joanne Hudson Basics: T&M Towel ($14.99)

The red color makes me so happy.

Etsy seller FlowerPress: Orange Chrysanthemum Tea Towel ($12)

Etsy seller Leannegraeff: House Portrait Tea Towel Set ($75/3)

Etsy seller GloamingDesigns: Snapshot Tea Towel from Vacances Series ($19)

Very Eames-like.

Etsy seller skinnylaminx: Borrowed Spoons teatowl ($12)

Urban Outfitters: Tea Towel ($8)

More, More Mobiles

Oh, how I do love mobiles! I've stumbled upon some more mobiles that would be so fun to add to a room.

These are some amazing mobiles that are created in Denmark at the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen by Flensted Mobiles.
Hanging Mobile Gallery: Scandinavian Swan ($25)

Hanging Mobile Gallery: Balloon Three ($31)

Hanging Mobile Gallery: H.C. Andersen Ballet ($36.50)

Hanging Mobile Gallery: Panda ($24.50)

Hanging Mobile Gallery: Shoal of Fish ($46)

Hanging Mobile Gallery: Swallow ($26.50)

Hanging Mobile Gallery: Circular Bunnies ($29)

Too bad these are so expensive. They look amazing when many are grouped together.
mmckenna: Orchadia Mobile ($580)
via: technabob

More and more mobiles...

Pottery Barn: Hanging Dog Decor ($19.99)

The Abstract Home: Silver Leaves ($40)

Pottery Barn: Hanging Pinwheels ($44)

The Abstract Home: Green Leaves Mobile by Ekko Mobiles ($350)

Ekko Mobiles: Feathers ($50)

These mobiles may be some of my new favorites. Although they are made of paper, they have such an delicate look about them that makes them irresistible.

frazier & wing: Recycled Magazine Mobile FW37 ($150)

frazier & wing: White/Green Paper Mobile ($150)

Another great place to find mobiles is at Mod Mobiles online. You can browse through their many mobile designs here.

Water bottle {clusters}

Some of my favorite designs for water bottles.

Platypus: Portable Bottle ($6.95-9.95)

REI: Sigg Whispering Meadows- 20 oz. ($19.95)

Klean Kanteen: Stainless Steel Water Bottle 18 oz. with Loop Cap ($18.45)

I am on the waiting list to get one of these amazing "hydration vessels".

Kor One: Personal Hydration Vessel- 750 ml ($29.95) Buy one here.

Love Letter from a Sailor

I wanted to do this round up in honor of a best friend who takes to the seas everyday for work on her way from Seattle to Canada.

DaWanda seller RockLove: Anchor Pendant ($53 eur)

Etsy seller letterpress: Ahoy There Letterpress Card ($4)

Ships Locker: Compass Chart Weight ($38)

I wonder if captains still look like this? I think they should.
Etsy seller ikonic: Vintage Old Salty & Captain Pepper Shakers ($12/set)

I believe Leon is the best sailor there is...

DaWanda seller alinea: "Leon" stamp ($12 eur)

I would like to ring this bell for dinner. Perhaps it is used for emergencies though.
Ships Locker: Brass Bell ($54)

Well, hello to you...
DaWanda seller Leylowe: Hi Thalior T Shirt ($17 eur)

I think this is the perfect shirt. And what do you know, my friend is a redhead as well! I love redheads.
Etsy seller PrettyRaccoon: Anchor print Racerback Tank- small ($37)

Sailors seems so sexy.
Etsy seller Redbatpress: What Luck Art Postcard ($3.50)

Jonathan Adler Stoneware

Haus Modern Living is currently selling some amazing stoneware pieces by Jonathan Adler.

Greyhound ($195)

Bull with Ring ($110)

Lantern Birdhouse ($150)

Turtle Box ($95)

Elephant Bank ($68)

Whale Pitcher ($95)

Bird Bowls ($55-110)

Modern v. Vintage: Children's Toys

Babyearth.com: Wheelybugs-small ($59.95)

Etsy seller eastermarie: Dominoes ($14)

BabyScholars: ABC Wood Blocks by Uncle Goose Toys ($39.95)

ModernTots: Art Time Easel ($180)

ModernTots: Polar Bear Rocker ($295)

MoMA: Sit-N-Walk Puppy Pull Toy ($14.95)

Everything Faux Bois

Etsy seller Allysonhill: Picnic in the Woods- coaster ($3.50)

Faux bois has hit its mark and you can now find anything in faux bois. I'm enjoying this new fascination with wood and wanted to share some of my picks:

I love the way these cufflinks remind me of carving initials in trees. SM + MC. These would be perfect for a sweety!

Etsy seller blockpartypress: Would You Love Me Cufflinks ($20)

Etsy seller kgrandey: Faux Bois Vessel- large ($35)

These ceramic coasters pull off a graphic flare to the term faux bois.

Modern Dose: Woodgrain Coaster Set- Brown ($39.95/4)

Rock Scissor Paper: Lime Woodgrain/Faux Bois Notebook ($9)

Pulp Designs claim that these earrings will make you want to frolic- and I can't agree more!
Etsy seller Pulp Designs: Faux Bois Earrings-Frolic ($8)

I love, love, LOVE this doorstop! You can fill it with sand or rocks and plop it in front of the door. The bottom has no-slip rubber so it will stay put when the wind blows. I can see my cat using this as his perching stool as well.
Etsy seller NeverEver: Wood Chop Door Stop ($25)

This vase has a natural look about it and seems fragile enough to display the most beautiful tree branches or blossoms.
Etsy seller TyTravis: Faux Bois Stoneware Ceramic Vase ($375)

These buttons are hand embroidered and would look fabulous on a fall sweater or jacket.
Etsy seller rootandleaf: Hand Embroidered Faux Bois Buttons ($14/3)

Of all places to find some faux bois- a lunch bag.
Etsy seller RickRackQueen: Oilcloth Lunchbag in Faux Bois ($14)

Faux bois forever?
Esty seller ameliamae: Forever Print ($20)

Fighting the sickness

And tea sounds wonderful about now. I've always wanted to use loose tea leaves rather than tea bags, but have yet to make the transition. When I do, I would like to use this tea strainer for it's modern looks.

Gamila: The Original TeaStick ($18)

These teacups make me happy even without tea in them.

Etsy seller Recy: Vintage China Teacups ($14/3)

I think this soup and sandwich tray would cheer anyone up on a sick day.

Uncommon Goods: Soup and Sandwich Ceramic Tray Duo ($30)

For some reason when I get sick, I crave donuts...
Art.com: Detail of Donut Stack by Frances Gordon ($199.99)

This scarf looks cozy without looking like winter time.
Etsy seller Happiknits: Shanthi Scarf ($50)

Under these Umbrellas

Oh how it rains here in New Orleans! I have been sick with a cold and now it looks just as gloomy outside. I've found these umbrellas to cheer me up through the gray clouds.Etsy seller BluLima: Get Wellies Soon...Screenprint Poster ($16)

FinnStyle: Kiku Red Umbrella by Marimekko ($40)

Neiman Marcus: Clear Stick Umbrella by Kate Spade ($76)

RockettStGeorge: Yum Brella Bowls by Benjamin Hubert (£49.00)

FinnStyle: Prenikka Umbrella by Marimekko ($40)

FinnStyle: Ruusupuu Umbrella by Merimekko ($40)

Etsy seller CorraBelle: Glop-the Chubbiest Little Raindrop Rubber Stamp ($6)

Etsy seller ellemoss: I think its gonna rain ($30)

Etsy seller RosieMusic: Green Umbrella ($20)

FinnStyle: Punapippura Black Umbrella by Marimekko ($40)

Beautiful Blank Books to Buy

These are a few of my new favorite journals that I'd love to write notes in as well as display on a desk or shelf somewhere in my home/office.Galison/Mudpuppy: Porch Florals Prose Journal ($10)

See Jane Work: Hable Construction Spiral Top Notepads ($16)

Papyrus: 6x5 Green Leather Journal ($19.95)

Etsy seller lmoss: Queen of Diamonds with Graph Paper ($19)

See Jane Work: Desktop Notes by Susy Jack ($14)

Etsy seller lmoss: Lattice Blank/Sketch Book ($17)

Galison/Mudpuppy: Modern Geometry Mini Journal ($18/6 pack)

Etsy seller lmoss: On a Wing Blank/Sketch Book ($16)

Bookshelves as Room Dividers

I have finally come to realize that bookshelves are the greatest room dividers. I had always assumed that this idea worked only in large living spaces like a studio apartment that needed a way to divide rooms. But alas, I have been seeing more and more bookcases show up in apartments that needed a place for either hiding a bad building element or making rooms seem larger than their real square footage.

via: Pottery Barn

Macy's: Sedona Double Door Bookcase ($999)

The Company Store: Napa Bookcase ($178.99)

Macy's: Rave Wall Divider Bookcase ($1,199)

Overstock.com: Java Framingham Bookcase ($299.99)

Target: Hudson Geo Shelf ($199.99)

New Rugs at Target

When did amazing rugs become so easy to find? These are some fun new rugs added to Target's line recently. 

This houndstooth rug would be great to add into our home's decor during the winter months. It reminds me of warm mittens and hot cocoa.

Houndstooth Handspun Jute Rug ($39.99-629.99)

Blossom Gray Rug ($499.99-899.99)

This has to be my new favorite rug! The neutral grays would look excellent in our newly decorated office. Or you could place it in your bathroom for that natural element look.

Riverstone Rug Collection ($699.99-1,399.99)

This round rug looks like it was drawn on with a calligraphy pen and would look great in a study with some dark red chairs sitting on top.

Waves Round Rug ($699.99)

Wrapping up the week with: Tape

Oh the things I could do with tape. Especially if I were using tape like this:

Twig: Ana Ventura Printed Tape ($18)

Matter: Stella Bugbee's Lace Tape ($10)

Fred Flare: Kid Parade Tape ($10)

Organize.com: Pop Packing Tape in Cloud Pattern ($5.49)

Tapebrothers.com: White and Green Polka Dot Tape ($2.26)

Tapebrothers.com: Pro-Imperial Measurement Tape ($8.72)

Oriental Trading: Paper Art Tape ($1.47-1.99)

And of course I would love to display my tape in one of these dispensers:Haus Modern Living: Spence Tape Dispenser ($31.50)

See Jane Work: Silver Tape Dispenser ($30)

Design Within Reach: Heavy-Weight Tape Dispenser ($60)

iPod players of a new kind:

This amazingly classic red iPod player also comes with a brushed aluminum stand that keeps it off your desk and up off the floor.

Design Within Reach: Geneva Sound System ($649)

I love this take on the old phonograph.

Charles&Marie: Phonofone II iPod Dock (£300-200)
via: Gizmodo UK

This device can become very compact when placed in it's carry case. It reminds me of my old Fisher Price record player.

FLIPClick: Eino iPod Portable Dock (about $59 USD)

via: technabob

And in case you're looking for a more elegant look to add to your living room decor:

Vivavi: Green iPod Dock by Vers ($149.99)

Weiden Kennedy Nest

If you ever get a chance to visit Portland, you should try your luck to get in to the advertising agency, Weiden Kennedy. Artist Patrick Dougherty installed a sculptural bird's nest at the top of the agency's building that the firm uses for brainstorming.

via: Metropolismag.com

I was actually given the opportunity to see the inside of this "nest" during a student trip a year ago. The design is amazing!
You can also check out lawgeek's flickr photos of W+K.

My picks for fall boots.

Nordstrom: Tory Burch 'Marco' Boot ($495)

Born: Taro Boots ($179)

Urban Outfitters: Frye Jane Cuff Boot ($348)

Free People: Clermont Boot ($548)

Making the bathroom memorable

via: FFROTH HOME SHOPPING

via: HandyDecor

Bailey's Home and Garden: Reflect 02 Mirror (£75)

via: Abbey Goes Design Scouting / Desire to Inspire

Sweet Vintage Rabbit

I would really like this sweet vintage rabbit to stash at the base of a plant in my living room.

Etsy seller gogoabigail: Sweet Vintage Rabbit ($15)

Mobiles

I wish I could have a mobile hanging in every room of my house (I also wish my house had more flattering ceilings).

Supermarket: Puka Puka Marine Mobile-Coral ($139)
via: swissmiss

Pottery Barn Kids: Butterfly Mobile ($79)
via: swissmiss

Ittikid: Elephant Party Mobile ($28)

Wee Gallery: Kikkerland Mobile ($12-cards not included)

Ittikid: Viking Ship Mobile ($42-but currently not available)

Sofa Accessories

Because I always like to get ahead of myself on projects, I've been doing some side searching for accessorizing our "soon to be" sofa.West Elm: Country Code Pillow Cover ($34)

West Elm: Telephone Pillow Cover ($29)

Etsy seller NoraJane: Trees and Sky Pillow ($18)

Etsy seller Joom: Orange Hummingbird and Eucalyptus Pillow ($28)

Etsy seller Lolley: Vine Owl Pillow ($30)

Bailey's Home and Garden: Union Jack Cushions (£48)

Sofa Search

We have finally rid ourselves of the cheap Rooms to Go sleeper sofa we bought to use for the in-laws stay in our small apartment. After months of arguing with Rooms to Go about the issues we were having with this sofa, they finally gave in and gave us our $ back. (Advice: Don't buy from this furniture store unless you like low quality products and enjoy rude customer service.)

But, all of this means its time to get an amazing sofa to celebrate our hard-headedness! We (as in me) have decided that we need a contemporary piece to offset our wooden and leather Norwegian chairs. We've also chosen to leave the "sleeper" out of our sofa and just buy a queen sized air mattress.

This is what I'm looking into so far:Room and Board: Andre in Digit Paprika ($1,599)

Room and Board: Andre in Teton Pewter ($1,699)

Modeabode: Bohemian Modern Microfiber Sofa ($929)
Chia'sso: Abby Sofa ($1,098)