Monday, May 31, 2010

Things In My Drawers & On My Floors


"More is more. Less is never more - less is obviously less.
Who wants less??"

-Michelle Nussbaumber in Elle Decor/November 2009



Not me. That's for sure.

I like stuff. I like a lot of stuff. I have a very bad habit of buying things but not displaying them. I have a bigger stash in my house than Nancy Botwin.


My house was looking a little staid. It needed a little injection.
A pick me up, if you will.





















So, I shopped. At home.

WHAT'S ON MY FLOORS?


Vintage Sergio Gonzales Tornero etching and aquatint.
Vintage Chinese rice fields oil.


Framed vintage coral sea fan.


Blance de chine lamp, pair of vintage Chinese coral lamps,
apothecary with poppies and vintage mounted sea coral.


Twelve faux bamboo framed vintage rice paper drawings on a
Paul McCobb stool for Calvin.


Vintage 'dark' oil and vintage framed butterfly collection.


Pool bag and girl scout cookies. Circa 2009.


Hallway...painted Chinese leather trunk.
Pair of Chinese temple jars.


Midcentury lamps.


Bob the Builder.


WHAT'S IN MY DRAWERS?

Vintage Italian capiz sconce shades, cloisonne ashtray, Italian trays and coasters.


Drawing by my (then) 6 year old daughter (agent...anywhere?).
Indian peacock tray.


Vintage apothecary jar, milk glass coral sculpture, vintage ivory collection,
Persian metal box, glass flower frog.


20th century tortoise tea caddy, mid-century jacks bookends,
Chinese bamboo brush and a Chinoisere tole tray.


19th Century Chinese vase, Anglo Indian Ivory
and Tortoise Vizagapatam Box.


These guys were the first to come out of the closet.
They went up in the breakfast nook.



This vintage butterfly collection went up next.















There. Much better. For now.

Friday, May 28, 2010

Inspiration 5.28


Hi, guys! Arrived home safe and sound, and am looking forward to a relaxing weekend with family. Unfortunately, I've been separated from my laptop and all my fun bloggy software, so I apologize for the minimal posting schedule this past week.

Until I'm back up and running at full speed again on Tuesday, here are a few lovely bathroom inspiration picks for the long weekend.

Speaking of the weekend..I'm looking forward to mani/pedis with my grandma, shopping in NYC (John Derian here I come!) and the obligatory barbecues. Would love to know what fab things you're all up to in the comments.

Images sourced from Plush Palate via Global Atelier and Think Decor


Thursday, May 27, 2010

Urban Art mit Perspektive by Rub Kandy

Leute wie Rub Kandy lassen mich hoffen, dass sich solche Künstler auch in Berlin bald niederlassen und mit perspektivisch anspruchsvollen Graffitis verwinkelte Wände schmücken.

Inspiration 5.27

Sooo, remember yesterday when I declared it "open windows" season? I was so wrong. It's officially AC on full blast, lights off season.

But y'know what makes the unbearable heat ok? Brights. I don't know what it is, but sweltering days like this make me desperate to break out of my uniform of creams, navy, and light pink with glorious neon accents -- belts or sandals, a fun, beachy tote or an AC worthy cardigan.

My seasonal love for hot pinks and electric greens spills over into interiors too. I'm adoring the Mexican riviera vibe of these rooms.

Both photos discovered on An Indian Summer via Nuevo Estilo

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

5.26.2010 INSPIRATION

























































































































Inspiration 5.26

It's open windows season. Love these cool, tilting pane examples...

Via This is Glamorous and White Trash Beautiful

Marie Isabelle-Callier at Poppy in Georgetown

Something cool to check out in Georgetown -- Poppy is showing the works of artist Marie Isabelle-Callier now through June 20. I especially love her series of silhouettes, zoomed in above and below.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

My 1st Giveaway!!


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Inspiration 5.25

With temperatures set to hit "classic DC swamp weather" tomorrow, and Memorial Day around the corner, I'm dreaming of escaping to cooler temps at a lakeside retreat. Rustic, but chic cabins, impromptu outdoor meals with whatever is on hand, running around barefoot, rope swings, and breeze through old screen windows.

Instead, I'll be escaping to my equally sweltering suburban New York hometown, but at least I'll have a screen porch!

Images: 1. White Trash Beautiful 2. Annabel Mehran 3.Wedding Whims 4. That Girl 5. Elle Decor

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