Contemplation

I find myself thinking of the simplicity of the past in this photograph.  I can just imagine writing (by hand of course!) at this stunning little spot.  Where do you sit to write?

photo: browndresswithwhitedots 

Kitchen Inspiration

I am so sorry for not being around the past week.  I was still recovering from a nasty flu and had a baby shower to prepare for at my house this past Sunday.  My sweet daughter flew in from San Francisco to attend.  It was a magical weekend with dear friends and I just couldn't break away to post.  So, I hope this dry spell is now over!  I love the images below of a variety of kitchens.  Which is your favorite? I think the first would have to be my favorite - that window and staircase are spectacular!

photos: here 

Baby It's Cold Outside!!!

Finally - the day every student (and teacher!!) hopes for - we have a snow day today and classes are cancelled!  As soon as it's light outside I look forward to taking a walk in my neighborhood - I love the quiet that a blanket of snow creates. I won't be able to stay outside very long as I've been down hard for the past week with a flu.  However, since this has been our only snow this year, a short beautiful walk is in order. I just wish I had a warm coat like this sweet little cherub!

photo: crush cul de sac 

Long Weekend of Rest

I caught a nasty flu last Wednesday so this long weekend of three days was mostly spent in bed.  I did manage to rearrange my study with a dear friend of mine and I have to say, it looks fantastic!  It makes such a difference when you have someone to bounce ideas around with.  I should be back blogging tomorrow - sorry to have been away for long!

photo sarah kaye   

Words for the Wise - Pablo Picasso

I think these are such wise words.  Hard work is almost always behind success. I hope everyone is having a lovely day today!

photo: here 

Sweet Dreams

The bed in the first photo is almost identical to mine except for the fact that the one in the image is painted white.  Mine is wood.  It's French from the 1920's and I still love it.  Sometimes I have wondered whether I would like it better painted white - hum...another weekend project? The next two beds are magical and I can imagine curling up and reading a book in them.  In the last bedroom I'm smitten for the wall painted gray on the bottom and white on the top - it reminds me of walls in Mexico when I lived there.

photos: sarah kaye (1 & 2), automatism  (3), sacramento street (4)

Sweet Simplicity

I love buying my food at the farmer's market but at this time of year it just isn't possible.  I was thrilled to see that my local grocery store is now carrying fresh farm eggs with beautiful light green, blue and brown shells. So until my outdoor market opens - it's only a few blocks from my house - I'll relish the fact that I can at least get fresh eggs.

I can't wait to enjoy them for my breakfast tomorrow morning.  Hope you're having a lovely evening - talk to you more tomorrow.

photo: sarah kaye 

Living Room Options

I have always thought that  both Vicente Wolf and Darryl Carter did an outstanding job of placement of furniture in a room.  Each piece has it's purpose and there is a serenity about the space.  I think I can learn from them just by looking at their work.  I realize something new each time I look at the photographs.

photos 1 & 2 darryl carter & 3-5 vicente wolf blog 

Kitchen Beauties

Today seemed to be a day that my eye focused upon a variety of kitchens I liked.  Some are grand and others are petite but they all have great bones and I would embrace using any of them.  The last one would be what I would hope to have if I buy a small little abode in San Francisco.  Perfect for the weekend getaway!

Sea of Plates

Yesterday I saw this amazing collage on a blog of my dear friends at Stars Antique Mall here in Portland.  I've never seen anything like it - I can't figure out how they were able to hang them on the wall like that.  It looks like a work of art to me!