APRIL Showers...

Here are a some beautiful shots of rain - wish I felt that stylish when I was trudging through the puddles.  Only a few more days of April and I have high hopes of a sunny May. But I have to say that the last photo - taken by little brown pen really began to change my perspective on the color gray.  Perhaps I need to reassess and decide to embrace it.  After all, there are times it seems its here to stay!

{photos: Habitually Chic}

{photo: little brown pen}

It's Finally Time for Reading on my Porch

I went to buy new boxwoods for my porch today.  I am really looking forward to spending weekends enjoying the sunshine and eating meals or reading a book "al fresco".

Rustic Elegance Part II

Beautiful neutrals - always my first love. They have such a calming effect on my soul.  I love the chair in the last photo of the living room.  I've never seen anything like it.  I also love the counter of the bathroom.  Very organic and natural.  I would love to crawl out of bed to that!

{photos: automatism}

Rustic Elegance

While lately I've been drawn to the lines of some items that are more modern, my heart still belongs to the old and crusty of the world.  I am on the hunt for an old blackboard to hang in my kitchen.  I adore this one as well as the tattered chairs.

{photo: My Sweet Savannah} 

Inspiration from Copenhagen

I think a trip to Copenhagen is in order.  The use of neutrals and the simplicity of the interiors has drawn me in completely.  I need a trip where I can see people's homes though.  I'll find a way!

{photos: style-files}

Wall of Photos & Drawings

What I love about these photographs in a home in Copenhagen is the neutral tones and yet the grouping of black & white photographs.  This summer I would like to do something similar in my office/workshop.  Its so inspirational.

{photo: style files}

House Bling and the Search for Frogs

Yesterday I had the task of finding sixteen vintage florist frogs (the ones with the sharp prongs) for my daughters wedding.  After going through my favorite antique mall - Stars - I realized this was going to be more difficult than I had expected.  As luck would have it (or good karma?) I saw Brent, the owner of the mall.  He knew exactly which space had a a plethora of frogs.  Unfortunately, most were not for sale.  But the space owner walked in as we were talking and lent me the frogs for the wedding.  We are planning to use them to place the number of the tables.  I am just thrilled and feel so fortunate there are so many kind people in this world.  Thanks you Brent and Paula!

Lately, I've been attracted to silver in my home. I have a zinc top table as my dining room table, and two nickel lamps.  Now I'd like to add a few pieces that are maybe a bit ethnic - Moroccan or Turkish.  Loving these I found on style-files!

{photos: style-files}

Home Sweet Home

I'm so happy to be spending the entire day at home today.  The news is that we are expecting high winds and heavy rain so I've decided to stay in my nest today.  I have the day off because its Good Friday.  I really needed a day like this to get back in order after a lot of travel the past few weeks.  I'm not even unpacked yet.  I love it when I have everything back in place and I can feel at peace at home sweet home.

{photo: nuevo estilo}

Happy Birthday Dear Sister!!

Today is my sisters birthday - here's hoping its the best day ever.  Hopefully we'll have time to celebrate when I see her next week.  Happy birthday, I hope your breakfast was fun. xxooxx

{photo: this is glamorous}