Frugal Fridays - Sunny Skies Ahead

How retro is too retro? Would you rock a sunburst mirror in your home? Personally, I think the space needs to be ideal in order to pull it off. Regardless, I'd be down for paying $69.99 and getting it half right. Hmmmm, I wonder if lots of tiny little mirrors make one appear like a tiny little skinny person. I'd definitely fork over the coin for that wondrous perk.

(raindrops gold contemporary mirror by Uttermost at Amazon, sunburst mirror at Target)

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Suicide by Ceiling Fan

Lights on ceiling fans make me want to die. Seriously, they’re like the bane of my existence. I know they’re functional, but come on people. Oh and by the way, I happen to have one in my bedroom…mostly because I’d rather spend money on more glamorous things right now than well, fans, but trust me, the horror of it all keeps me up at night. Annnnnyway, while floor lamps don’t creep me out nearly as much, they’re a close second. Until, that is, I saw this beauty from Pieces. I’ve fallen for it hard. You see? This is why the ceiling fan continuously haunts my dreams. Stupid ceiling fan.

P.S. I realize that ceiling fans themselves are pretty heinous, but with summers that see 115 degrees, it could be hot pink and glittery and I’d still keep it. Hmmm, maybe not pink.

P.P.S. I think I'd move to Atlanta if for no other reason than to shop at Pieces. And yes, the ceiling fan would come with me.

(area organic duvet cover and shams at Design Public, driftwood mirror at Crate and Barrel, kenzan wallpaper by Romo via Walnut Wallpapers, glass cylinder floor lamp via Pieces, parsons bench from Ballard Designs, mirrored side table from Décor Pad)

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Weekly Whiteout

(image via Busy Being Fabulous)

If you've never checked out Muji, I assure you, you're missing out. I stumbled into their store last time I was in London and have never been happier to be lost. (VERY lost, but that's a story for a different day.) Simple design and affordable prices, Muji offers everything from t-shirts to travel stuff. And they're advertising ain't too shabby either. Oh and no, this is not a plug for the brand, I just get really distracted by great shopping. Mmmmm, shopping.

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Boo-Yah, We're Back in Business

(first seen on Poppytalk)

Happy Tuesday, friends! I'm back, with limited vision, but back nonetheless. You know, kind of like a pirate sans patch. Though, I've had several offers for bedazzled patches that personally, I'd happily rock the hell out of. Thank you. In honor of this boo-yah worthy event, I thought I'd dig this doily out of my archives. I have one gracing my console table and let's be honest, it's just plain fun.

Hope you're well, hope I didn't lose ya forever, and hope to see you around the hood! (Pun intended.)

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Taking Some Time...

(image by Sweet Eventide)

Friends, thought I'd let you know I'm taking a few days off from blogging. It's not you, it's me. Ha. No but seriously, it really is me.

Usually, I like to keep my personal life, well, personal, but I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for supporting me in ways you couldn't have known you were. You see, last year, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. That's right, me and Montel! (You know you were thinking it.) I started blogging shortly thereafter, kind of as a way to escape into something I love. Lately though, my vision hasn't been so great and it's made posting more difficult. Hence the time off. I promise not to go too far though! In fact, I'm hoping to be back next week. In the meantime it's like we're just on a break...so feel free to see other people. (No pun intended.)

Until we meet again!

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Weekly Whiteout

(image shot by Sara Dorio, first seen on Desire to Inspire)

So, I know I talk a lot about my grandfather who was an architect, but my other grandfather was equally as amazing. He started the photography department at City College of San Francisco and served as its chairman for more than 40 years. I have endless memories of him carting his equipment around, and his images are as stunning today as they were back then. You'd think there'd be some chance of me inheriting his eye or maybe even his skills (my dad is also a great photographer), but seriously? Not so much. Remember the images of the modern home tour I took? Riiiiggghhhhtttt.

Anyway, all that to say that I'm in awe of people who take beautiful pictures, Sara Dorio being one of them. This shot lives on the home page of her website and I think it's stunning. The sweet white interior isn't so shabby either.

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An Open Letter

Dear Painting by Amanda Talley,

I want you. Do you want me? Check yes or no.

Hugs and hearts,
E

("philip street" by Amanda Talley)

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