White & Wander

I was first drawn to the blog White & Wander  because of the name - two of my favorite things.  Here is a photograph of her living room that I find refreshingly authentic.  I would love to curl up on the sofa and read my latest book.

Holiday Season

I always feel that the time between Halloween and New Year's is really "holiday season."  I hope all of you are enjoying the beauty of autumn.  This year has been spectacular colors - the best I can remember.

photo: sweet paul 

Drowning in Papers

This is the week I'm definitely feeling like the paperwork load is overwhelming.  I just finished twenty one recommendations for universities and its the last week of the term so I have piles of papers to finish.  So what would I rather be doing?  Clearly, anything but this.  I'd like to be drinking a cup of tea and browsing through my new design books.  Perhaps this weekend.

photo: department of interior 

White - My First True Love

While their are so many homes that embrace color - and I enjoy them to visit - Ihave to say I'm beginning to realize that white is the very favorite for me.  While white transcends color, I love the sweet simplicity of a white interior.  Here are some amazing photos I found on a recently discovered blog called French by Design.  I am continually amazed at the talent out there in the world and also the number of white interiors that I could simply step into and call home.  Enjoy!

Chair Crush

I think the color of leather of this chair is amazing.  It's so neutral and looks so inviting!!! Oh please bring it to me now.

photo: delight by design 

Wardrobe Inspiration

Yesterday was actually the first day here in Portland that actually felt like Autumn.  I went for a tea and when I left my work the air was actually cool and crisp with a sunny sky.  It made me smile.  I love the air when its beginning to make the change to another season.  Even the light is different.  I can't wait to dress up in warm clothes.  Lately my eye has been stopping at camels, grays, and a pop of orange.  Just an extension of my home - LOVE the big pillows in the bottom photograph.

Autumn Inspiration

I've had the case of the sniffles this week and look forward to the weekend and some time lounging at home.  Wish I had a copy of the Herald Tribune but I have a stack of books to work on and after reading Caitlin's great entry on books over at Sacramento Street , I have another long list to pick up at the local bookstore!

White Wonder in Sweden

Lately I've been attempting to move some blue into my house.  I bought a set of Blue Willow (service for 11!) at the Alameda Flea Market last month (and it's at least 50 years old and not one crack or chip).  I also bought some vintage German duvet covers that remind of my time living in Munich.  However, I think my heart ultimately belongs to rooms that are white.  I would love to rent a small cottage in Sweden and have the interiors be completely white.  Maybe this one below!  Until then, I am still determined to add the blue in small ways and embrace the change I've decided on.

photo: skona hem 

Change is in the Air

I love the change of seasons.  And autumn is one of my favorite times of the year.  Especially when the air begins to change, trees begin to slightly change their colors, and the light is softer than the summer. I'm excited to pull out my warm sweater and boots and embrace the change.

photo: automatism 

photo: little brown pen 

So get the boots out and lets embrace the beauty of the season - even if at times its a bit wet around here.

Celebrate the New Girl on the Block: RUE!!!!

I'm tickled pink that Rue has launched!! I have combed the pages over and over again.  Every story and all of the photographs are an inspiration far beyond my expectations.  I am so proud of the combined efforts of the wonderful girls of the blog community for pulling off such a professional magazine.  I'm already excited for the second issue.

The story I kept going back to over and over again, was Vicente Wolf.  I think his decorating captures the world today and seems like a sanctuary from the busy world around us.  I know I'll be studying these photos for a long time.

Coming in a a close second was the home in Texas.  They have such an eye for placing unique items in their home without looking or feeling too "full" or over decorated.

photo: Rue Magazine