bohemia

sleeping in close quarters.

2011-09-13T15:00:00.000-07:00

Some of our very favorite spaces to decorate are little, tiny rooms.

I am so in love with that first picture, I could stare at it for hours! It is so cute and colorful and tiny and efficient!

And when you are short on space, here are a few tips:

1. Push the bed against a wall, like in the first picture. Another option would be to use lots of pillows along the wall to create a day bed look.
2. Use the vertical space. Built in bunk beds are so charming and such an efficient use of space.
3. If the set up is such, that bunk beds don't work, create two twin beds (or one very, very long twin bed), like the one pictured here by sarah richardson.
4. Don't forget the eaves--build right up into them! You don't need a lot of space to lay flat on your back!

SOURCES:
decor pad
luxe life
sarah richardson
richard leo johnson
elle decor

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our smaller family room.

2011-02-28T04:26:00.000-08:00

We have moved a few times since we were first married, and one thing I have learned is, it's important to make wherever you're at feel like home--even if it's only going to be home for a short time. We most likely won't be renting this current home for long--we will either begin renovating another house or building within a year, but still, I want it to be cozy and comfortable and be "ours" for as long as we're here.

It was a little tricky with this move because instead of moving into a larger or comparably sized home, we have almost exactly half of the space we used to. So within days of deciding on the home we would be renting, I began thinking about which furniture I really loved and wanted to move with us.

I sketched out a quick floor plan of each room to see how much of our furniture could realistically fit. Thankfully, we were able to sell most everything that wouldn't, and with that money I bought the few things that we needed. Things like bunkbeds for the boys, barstools, smaller area rugs and some custom built lockers.

I also took the opportunity to introduce a new updated and favorite color scheme into our main living space. It was easy to do just by using our existing things in new spots, and the home owners perfect paint color!

We already had our steely blue chair and ottoman, lots of yellow pillows and a few red accessories. All I did was just lump them all into the same room. I did find that lobster red bench (under the window) at a consignment shop a few weeks ago and it was just the perfect shade of red and with a price tag of $35, I was so okay with the not so great paint job!

I have to say, I really like living in a smaller space. Our previous home wasn't huge, but it was large and it was a lot to care for. We had seemingly endless storage places and so I never thought twice about stashing things away because I always had more than enough room.

I like that every piece of furniture in our home is something we love. I really love that if we all work together our house can be spotless in a couple of hours! I like that we consider more carefully what we buy, based on if we really need it and if we have a spot for it. It has simplified our lives in so many ways.

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dreaming on fabric garlands.

2010-10-01T10:51:00.000-07:00

i love the idea of fabric garlands draped above a headboard, especially for a nursery or children's bedroom. (but i am totally not opposed to doing this over my bed either!)

we are finishing up a teenage girls bedroom (inspiration board below) and i think that we will order a couple strands of these whimsical flowers to add just a little more color and personality. my very favorite ones come from the shop of pretty swell.

we also found the most delightful old shutters at a consignment store in a teal blue that are now hung on either side of the window. i am loving the way it is all coming together, and most importantly so is the girl whose bedroom it is!

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currently installing.

2010-10-01T10:48:00.000-07:00

I finished up the design board for this room a couple months ago. Now the painting, and the shopping is (almost) finished for the bedroom of this cutecutecute (and super sweet too) 14-year old girl.

Now maybe you're thinking: "this doesn't look like a teenage girls bedroom" and if so, I thank you! I would rather childrens rooms (whether they are tiny or teenager) not scream "i'm a kids room!" (So in other words, I'm not really a huge a fan of Sponge Bob bedspreads or sparkly purple beanbags with peace symbols on them!) Just my personal preference. Or non-preference, I guess.

I love whimsical though and think it's important to let your childs personality be a part of the space, but there are lots of other more eye-pleasing ways to inject your child's age and personality into their room!

A couple ideas would be: use one of their favorite colors (remember it doesn't have to be on the walls--you can just use it as an accent color too. Usually the better option.)

Frame illustrations from some of their favorite books (or even the entire book) or some of their best art projects.

Use their first initial as an accessory or art piece. For an easy DIY together, you could buy one of those large wood letters and let them modge podge some scrapbooking paper on it--like Andy did here and here.

Let them help you put it all together (ask for their opinion if you're okay with both options--should we put this picture here or here, or do you like this fabric or this one better.)

For this particular space, the parents were hoping for a room that not only their daughter would love for the next several years, but that would also be able to be used as a guest bedroom down the road. The daughter really wanted something that looked more grown up and put together. She really likes the color combination of teal and white, so we will be using some of that color as an accent. The dresser they will be buying is actually that color and so is some of her bedding.

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photo of yellow chair from design*sponge.
photo of frames from made.

lemon yellow.

2010-09-24T21:47:00.000-07:00

These pictures remind me of the way it has looked outside over the last week. It feels so good to be outside under that brilliant blue sky when it's not hot. Autumn's cool evenings and mornings are working their magic on all the leaves and turning them this beautiful yellow green.

We are currently working on a design board incorporating lots of these fresh colors: yellowy green with a smoky blue and little touches of red.

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images by shannon fricke via decor8

pillow talk.

2010-09-11T22:53:00.000-07:00

1. anthropologie

2. modernthread

3. suwanee

4. anthropologie

One thing you should know...I am an ardent lover of pillows! Almost always, I prefer sofas and loveseats to be in neutral fabrics and colors, but pillows...

Now pillows are another story.

Please, anything but neutral!

Throw pillows are the perfect way to bring color and pattern into any space--the bedroom, the family room, the kitchen and home office (on chair cushions.)

And in a few years, when you're ready for a new color scheme, it is so much easier to update pillows than updating large pieces of furniture. So be bold! Embrace the colors and patterns you love right now, by placing a few beautiful pillows around your homes.

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accessorizing a mantle.

2010-04-07T11:13:00.000-07:00

I am brainstorming a few ideas for accessorizing a fireplace mantle. I am always a huge fan of symmetry. It may be predictable, but it just always looks SO good! So, two of each please. All accessories are from wisteria, except the coral, which is from pottery barn. The lovely cabinet in the first picture is from holly at life in the fun lane.

wallpapers i love.

2010-01-23T13:07:00.000-08:00

1 + 2. from schumacher

3 + 4 + 5 osborne & little

6 + 7. from brocade.

for behind the sofa.

2009-12-17T15:33:00.000-08:00

These are a few options for my friend's family room "sofa table." Who says a sofa table has to be a table, right?!

a twiggy table.

2009-11-12T16:47:00.000-08:00

I have admired this table for some time now. And now it's on sale. Yay! From west elm.

some chairs.

2009-10-10T20:42:00.000-07:00

I stopped in at Pier 1 Imports today and saw lots of chairs I liked. The bottom two are actually not white and black, but more white and dark brown. And all of these are on sale!

a wall of pictures.

2009-10-03T12:28:00.000-07:00

I loved this wall from the kate spade store in nyc, all united by the color scheme of pink, black and white. {snapped by the camera of this girl}

i'll take one of these. . .

2009-09-22T20:54:00.000-07:00

{for the art room}

{for the library}

{for the family room}

all tables from designworkshop

hanging out.

2009-09-11T21:11:00.000-07:00

i would love to see one of these hanging over my kitchen table. so many colorful and original looks i love from seascape lighting.

lots of ruffles.

2009-09-09T10:32:00.000-07:00

i always love the fresh vivid colors of the collections from india rose. and i especially love all the ruffles on this latest line!

the perfect nursery.

2009-07-09T07:40:00.000-07:00

this room makes me swoon. designed by photographer ashley ann for her newborn daughter. i love every single thing in it. that rocking chair i have been seeing in a couple of my magazines and love it--the best price i've found on it is from land of nod.

garbage.

2009-07-06T13:32:00.001-07:00

I really like this garbage can from pottery barn kids, but I wish they had it in a larger size. My kids could fill that up way too fast.

popcorn popping.

2009-07-02T07:53:00.000-07:00

Isn't the styling for this photo so cute? And the clothes aren't too shabby either. from flora and henri.

oh how i love.

2009-06-24T19:19:00.000-07:00

i love this color combination. and i have loved that day bed from ballard designs forever and ever. from march 2009 domino.

pretty details.

2009-06-23T21:22:00.000-07:00

Doesn't that little piece of burlap and ribbon just make those candles even more delightful? These are from a little garden shop in Brooklyn called GRDN, and these are just one of the many things I love from there.

i like these.

2009-06-22T07:23:00.000-07:00

Here's an idea for a father's day gift. (For next year :)
From plastica.

for two girls.

2009-06-19T21:40:00.000-07:00

from anna linders photostream

I thought of my two nieces when I saw this room since this is the happy color palette my sister is using for the room they will be sharing soon. I think it is perfect for a girls room-big or small.

to infinity and beyond.

2009-06-16T13:59:00.001-07:00

Kate's Paperie has some of the best wrapping paper I've found. I would love to frame some of this superhero one for a playroom or boys room, and the chinese alphabet one would be cute framed too.

studio bon

2009-06-15T13:28:00.000-07:00

I need to get diligent about posting all my finds here again. My baskets and desktop are overflowing! Here are some of my favorites from studio bon--I adore this textile company!

I would love to design some childrens rooms around these two!

a giant poppy.

2009-05-21T22:23:00.000-07:00

never say never. i've said before i'm not a huge fan of vinyl wall graphics, but here you have it. another one i love. from the collection.

white wrought iron and yellow boots.

2009-05-17T22:09:00.000-07:00

although this is a teensy little picture, i wanted to save it as inspiration for the next time I have my kids pictures done. i love how colorful family pictures are these days.

a clock.

2009-04-06T16:33:00.000-07:00

i sure do love this idea for a clock. although it might drive me crazy to try and keep all those frames straight. still. i think it just might be worth it. from dutch by design.

a wedding.

2009-04-02T21:58:00.001-07:00

doesn't this look like the perfect spring (maybe summer) wedding. i love all the vintage details in these pictures. the wrought iron chairs look so perfect and the cushions on those chairs make them feel perfect too--what a thoughtful detail. and i love the flowers along the front bumper.

{photography by rachel whiting}

project: fabric wreath

2009-03-18T20:29:00.000-07:00

that post title sounds awful, but isn't this wreath/frame cute? you can make one for yourself by gluing fabric on a 20" foam square. designer benjamin dhong created this by taking some architectural drawings and having them printed on a linen fabric.

peg storage

2009-03-09T08:34:00.000-07:00

who knew pegs could be so useful?! look at how they have stored rain boots, shovels, beach umbrellas, cylinders and shoes. great idea for a garage, mudroom or even a playroom.

in my home: dining room

2009-03-06T13:31:00.000-08:00

i just need to have those chairs against the wall reupholstered in this, and then i'll be all finished with this room!

storage over and under

2009-03-04T20:41:00.000-08:00

more and more . . . and more storage. all built-in. i love it. especially how it goes over the doorway and under the bench.

fresh playroom

2009-02-28T08:54:00.000-08:00

pretty, simple playroom. i like the clothesline art, the practical, easy storage. the white walls look so fresh, but probably not the best choice for a playroom that is used with any frequency.
still it looks so fresh, i couldn't resist posting it.

notes from home tour

2009-02-25T23:03:00.001-08:00

A few pictures from a home tour I went to last weekend:

I love the lights hanging from the ceiling in front of the mirrors.

cool wall treatment.

the next laundry room i design should have a desk under a window.

my new favorite countertop. i believe it was called zodiac. said to be as durable as granite with even less maintenance. a little pricier. this and concrete are my top choices for countertops.

interesting detail on the front of the glass doors.

cool metallic chairs.

a black fireplace surround and built ins. different.

a pretty mantle

2009-02-23T21:45:00.000-08:00

adding some molding detail like this above a mantle is a great way to give a room some history and architectural interest.

a corner office

2009-02-09T21:03:00.000-08:00

if you're tight on space, here's a concise solution for all your storage needs. well perhaps not all. but a few.

a pergola for dining

2009-01-08T21:47:00.000-08:00

I would like a patio under a pergola with lots of wisteria. Unless, of course, wisteria attracts lots of bees. I also like the chandelier and lights hanging about.

lots of e's

2009-01-02T19:30:00.000-08:00

I love letters. Especially when they are displayed like this. Nurseries are the most fun.

if i had to do it over. . .

2008-12-30T22:05:00.000-08:00

I want to rip out all the lockers in my mudroom and do this instead. It's so much more practical. Rarely do any of us open our locker doors to put our shoes away. And even when we do, we have to get down on the ground to find the pair of shoes we are looking for because it's too dark and crammed to see in. Hooks and cubbies are definately the way to go.

image from cookie

you know how i love stripes . . .

2008-12-12T13:30:00.000-08:00

. . . so of course I could not resist the whimsical design of this bathroom. And this is the kind of tile that was in the bathroom of our first house. Can you believe we contemplated taking it out?! Although if it had been this crisp white color instead of the dingy yellowy cream it was, I don't think the thought would have ever entered my mind :) (picture from the website of house beautiful)

a collage or two

2008-12-10T17:07:00.000-08:00

I'm totally into collages lately. I have a really cool one on my wall (even if it is still waiting for pictures in the frames). So if you, too, would like to do a collage, here's a good method:

1. measure the wall or area you would like the photo collage to be hung
2. tape the walls dimensions onto your floor. (So that the taped area is the same dimensions as the area you will be hanging your collage).
3. play with different configurations by laying the frames you want to use for your collage on the floor.
4. when you find an arrangement you like, take a picture of it. Take pictures of all your favorites. (If you take it from a side angle, instead of straight on, it will help you visualize it better).
5. go through your pictures to choose your favorite one.

hooks

2008-12-09T22:34:00.000-08:00

I so much prefer towel hooks, rather than towels bars. Other things I love about this bathroom: 1. the tiny tiles of the floor 2. the nice furniture next to the bathtub--makes it so cozy and warm 3. the color & detail of the bathtub

french provincial

2008-11-26T22:32:00.000-08:00

So many elements of this architectural style appeal to me. Plus, I'm on the lookout for ideas on building a home on a fairly steep slope. Voila. Home designed by barnes vanze architecture.

perfect wainscoting

2008-11-25T22:42:00.000-08:00

Next time I do a room with wainscoting, this is how it will be. I like the cane daybed too. {from ballard designs}

lovely lanterns

2008-11-19T21:17:00.001-08:00

Some of my faves from urban electric. I won't bother with the prices because they are pretty ridiculous. But still I love. The red one is from barn light electric and is much more reasonable if I remember right.

chalkboard pots

2008-11-18T16:27:00.000-08:00

I saw these on snippet and ink recently. These pots used to be available at pottery barn, but I can't find them anymore. So I suppose if you were in the mood for a project (always) you could paint a pot with some chalkboard paint to make your own. Anyway, isn't this a very great idea for: 1. a party favor 2. a guest's place card 3. a christmas gift for a friend, neighbor or coworker 4. an herb garden (each herb labeled on the pot)

a clothesline

2008-11-13T14:46:00.000-08:00

I loved this idea seen on snippet and ink. There are so many possibilities for the clothesline and clothes pin. Of course the guest card idea for entertaining is very cute. I also think it would be cute for a feature wall in a little girls bedroom or playroom, to have several rows with colorful, patterned doll clothes pinned along.

intrigued

2008-11-03T16:28:00.000-08:00

I am intrigued by this color palette of orange and turquoise by david jimenez. If I did it in a room I would use a lot of crisp white to tame it. I would also love to see some children's clothing and accessories in these colors.

i love symmetry

2008-10-28T20:40:00.000-07:00

This is one of my very most favorite architecture styles. And I love those urns and the black window against the light moldings.

Next. In response to all you need is love's question: my sources for inspiration often initially come from decorating magazines. A few of my very favorites are Elle Decor, House Beautiful and domino. If you see things you like in magazines, look at the sources listed in the back and then search for the manufacturer or company online to find lots more inspiration. I also keep a binder of pictures I love. I have one of those sticky page type binders (that are really bad for actual photographs) and stick my faves in there. It helped me so much when I was designing our home. It will really help you discover your personal style and whenever you're in the mood for a project, you can pull it out to be inspired.

Also, when I see things I love online and on blogs, I go to their source or to the photographer or stylist's website to find more ideas. There are so many things you can do at minimal costs to customize your space no matter how temporary it is. So don't wait! Your temporary spot just may be your home for the next ten years! Hope that helps :)

just a l'il bit of red makes me smile

2008-10-20T21:17:00.000-07:00

My thing right now is little bits of red. Love the little settee in this bottom picture and also the table's centerpiece.

a staircase and a bench

2008-10-19T19:58:00.000-07:00

If you have a tight entry area and would like a place to sit to put on and take off your shoes, here's an idea.

i love candy

2008-10-15T22:55:00.000-07:00

These look so delicious. I can't remember where I saw them, but I'm guessing it was probably party perfect. That first one is so cool for a classy color themed party.

a sun room i like

2008-10-13T16:40:00.001-07:00

If I had a sun room, i would want it to look something like this. image from house beautiful.

some more abc's

2008-10-11T17:13:00.000-07:00

i'm usually not a huge fan of vinyl lettering. but. this is really cute. with the set of letters comes one colored letter of your choice. from tasty suite.

fabric leaves

2008-10-07T20:29:00.000-07:00

check out that cool tree on the wall. i believe those are fabric leaves on a painted tree. i love. and the bird on the H is very cute too. from point click home.

art room ideas

2008-10-02T20:08:00.000-07:00

some more storage ideas for my art room. i really want a nice long desk like the top picture with storage, storage, storage. i'm liking that high shelf along the wall in the lower picture. images from rachel whiting.

abc's

2008-09-28T21:21:00.001-07:00

always love the abc's for a childrens room or playroom. abc tray from john derian's collection for target and fabric abc's from purlbee.

james duncan

2008-09-22T22:25:00.000-07:00

I especially like james duncan's 18th century pieces. I would love to have a few in my home. And that mirror is just downright cool.

duvet cover

2008-09-21T22:03:00.000-07:00

My mind isn't completely made up, but I'm pretty sure I like this bedspread from pottery barn, enough to keep it on file anyway.

daydreaming

2008-09-17T09:25:00.000-07:00

In my daydreams, I'm usually in a place like this. . . with a fetching hat. (that's fetching in a good way.)

photos from october 2008 veranda, chateau de christin and rodney smith

whites

2008-09-04T21:13:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I feel like color. And sometimes I feel like neutrals. This is a neutral day. I especially love the spray painted branch rod. I think I would like to replace the one in my laundry room with this.

glass canisters

2008-08-31T23:47:00.001-07:00

If I can squeeze in one more summer party, this is what I will be serving drinks in. You can get these same glass jars at IKEA for awesome prices. I can't remember exactly, but I remember their good. (picture from frolic)

bulk candy sources

2008-08-22T22:38:00.000-07:00

I can never find large gum balls when I need them, so I had to get these sources from party perfect posted to have on hand should the need arise. (photo from rebecca thuss).

formal gardens

2008-08-19T16:42:00.001-07:00

I love the look of a formal garden. These two photos from the edith wharton website are some of my favorite. I love limiting the type of plants used and just repeating them. It is so serene.

sandbox on wheels

2008-08-18T10:50:00.000-07:00

What a great sandbox idea! You could push it around to wherever the shade was. from june/july issue of domino.

hanging letters

2008-08-12T21:37:00.000-07:00

I've mentioned before how much I love these hanging letters. They look so understated hanging from a hanger. I love it. So as I said before these would be so cute in a childrens room (abc's or name or nursery rhyme line). From emmas blog.

wire baskets

2008-08-05T19:10:00.000-07:00

I saw these vintage looking wire mail baskets from carline zoob on a room somewhere yesterday and loved them. I would love a few of these hanging on my mudroom wall. Here's some more from antique mystique.

wall flowers

2008-08-01T14:27:00.001-07:00

Big bold flower wall paper from suzy hoodless. I think the first two would be pretty with lots of glossy white furniture. The last one would be so pretty in a girls room.

design star stripes

2008-07-29T20:22:00.000-07:00

This isn't a great photo but it captures the idea of the large tonal stripes on the walls that I loved from the last episode of design star. So who's it gonna be?! Totally Jennifer.

wishing for a misty grey day

2008-07-28T10:08:00.000-07:00

with a grass roof house and a lake with a row boat.
Pictures from suzy hoodless.

seating for three

2008-07-26T21:03:00.000-07:00

A smart and pretty solution if you're short on space. Seating for three with a lovely view of lots of pretty white orchids--which make the table look like it's meant to be there. From style files.

colorful spots

2008-07-23T11:19:00.000-07:00

All of our favorite colors for the summer: white, blue, green and red. And I love the art on the wall--whimsical, modern and colorful. pictures from the selby.

sliding doors

2008-07-22T08:37:00.000-07:00

I always think it's nice to have a space set off from the main family/entertaining area where people can go to have a quiet conversation or read and yet still be close to the action. These sliding doors I saw at furniture store blog are perfect for that. They are light and slightly see through and different than the usual french doors (although I love those too.)

cupcakes for a piggy party

2008-07-19T10:27:00.001-07:00

a little something for the grown ups and a little something for the kids. . .

bicycle baskets

2008-07-17T22:18:00.001-07:00

So super adorable on a bike. But they are so cute, I can think of many other uses for them too, such as toy baskets in the playroom (a few mounted on the wall or sitting on book shelves--sans strap) or for all of your gardening supplies or . . .

from zinc details

a little france

2008-07-15T09:35:00.000-07:00

I appreciate almost all architectural looks, but this is my favorite architectural style. And the walled garden with the turquoise details is stunning. Pictures from carolyne roehm.

on a midsummer's eve

2008-07-14T14:06:00.001-07:00

a party like this would be so lovely. . .

pictures by christina shmidhofer

mouldings

2008-07-12T12:13:00.001-07:00

Look at the ceiling and the fireplace mantle. So pretty. Especially with the big black and white picture sitting there.

a summer centerpiece

2008-07-10T12:09:00.000-07:00

What a simply beautiful idea for a window box or centerpiece. You could line the middle of your summer table with several of these cans of flowers. Brought to you from the camera of la porte rouge. The photography of this blog is gorgeous.

love nest

2008-07-01T08:48:00.000-07:00

I'm thinking that little nest is a really cute idea for easter baskets or even valentine's day next year. These images are from a wedding posted at snippet and ink. The nests were at each place setting. They would also be cute favors to go along with this invitation I posted a while back. Love the bird cages as centerpieces. I always love inventive centerpieces.

Kitchen Rugs

2008-06-29T23:06:00.001-07:00

Some quick kitchen rug options: the top two are from Pottery Barn and the bottom one is from Crate & Barrel (bonus: it comes in 8x8). Why aren't more rugs made in square sizes?

A European Hotel

2008-06-27T09:47:00.000-07:00

Here's my back patio solution, courtesy of a hotel somewhere in Europe. I think it was in France. I love the white panels tied into a knot on a black iron rod. Let them down when you need more shade or privacy.

Outdoor Entertaining

2008-06-23T09:32:00.000-07:00

Lovely outdoor spaces from martha stewart. I love the canopy made from a piece of outdoor fabric tied to bamboo poles in the pots--such a great way to make some shade. I'm looking for ways to make our back patio more pleasant during the hot summer evenings. The pool picture is lovely. I am thinking of a less expensive alternative by putting white balloons in the pool for a summer evening soiree. I'll have to see how it looks.

Banners and Cupcakes

2008-06-22T13:11:00.001-07:00

Such cute decorations for a little ones birthday party. I especially love the paper plate banner. Awesome. And the cupcakes with the birthday number stuck in them.

Yellow and Gray

2008-06-17T12:37:00.000-07:00

I really love yellow and gray together. And isn't the yellow bird cage hanging out there next to the bed cool? I really love bird cages too. Brought to you by west elm.

Just Hangin Out

2008-06-11T15:20:00.001-07:00

I love these hanging ideas for birthday parties or baby showers. You could even use the first one in a children's room with the child's name or a sweet little word like . . . hmmm. . . bebe.

images from: martha stewart baby and nienie dialogues

Bedroom Walls

2008-06-06T08:15:00.000-07:00

That oversize bench at the foot of the bed I love, love, love. I wonder where it came from. I also am very fond of the wallpaper in the first picture.

A Little Pink and Black

2008-06-03T20:30:00.000-07:00

I really love the vintage farmhouse look with the pink door, white wood paneled walls and pretty little chandelier. I like the way this pink room off the main room has been painted - three fourths up the wall with a chair rail for pinning things too.

Sarah Jane Studio

2008-05-28T23:14:00.000-07:00

I love her illustrations. Perfectly adorable.

Little Dress

2008-05-26T19:40:00.000-07:00

from buis jesen beugels

I love this little dress, especially the huge flower. Someday when I can really sew. . . .

Simple Painting

2008-05-24T15:38:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of cute ideas for painting some relatively easy things on a children's or playroom wall. I like the lines drawn on the wall in this first picture. The sheep look pretty easy to paint. Another idea would be to paint simple shirts or pants on the lines like a clothes line.

The tree is an idea someone used for a "family tree." But I think it would also be very cute without the family tree part. Maybe just a couple of trees with the bed in between.

Back Patio

2008-05-21T21:11:00.000-07:00

We need a nice outdoor curtain like this on our back patio . . . and I'll take those two lanterns too while I'm at it.

Happy Red

2008-05-19T21:54:00.001-07:00

I love rooms built into the roof lines. The photo is from heather ives photography. I love seeing all of the creative photography out there. I would build a room like this around that photograph.

Library Inspiration

2008-05-16T18:55:00.000-07:00

Ah. . . Glorious built in bookshelves. I love them. I want a house full of them.

Elephants on Parade

2008-05-14T13:28:00.000-07:00

An elephant wall decal and it's BIG--like four feet. It's around $140 if I remember right and you can order it from lavish. Would be pretty darn cute in a kids room or playroom.

Floral Supplies

2008-05-13T11:15:00.001-07:00

Very good prices at jamali garden on floral, garden and entertaining items--pots, urns, trays, bowls and more. . .

Armoires

2008-05-09T20:16:00.000-07:00

I always thought I loved this armoire from anthropologie best. That is, until I saw this one (on bottom) from oly a few days ago. I think it's my new favorite.

Bedding

2008-05-06T21:34:00.000-07:00

I have always loved the bedding collections from pine cone hill. I also am liking the HUGE stripes on the wall.

Wall Ideas

2008-05-03T15:54:00.000-07:00

1. seen at a room somewhere 2. photograph by stella nicolaisen

What is it with me & yellow?

2008-05-02T21:55:00.001-07:00

Enough already. I know. I just keep finding yellow things I like. I like whimsical things used sparingly. That is why I love doing children's rooms. But I might possibly like this in my dining room. From parc monceau.