Happily Hitched

As if I couldn’t be more stoked about the weekend, I have a seriously exciting event in my future. A couple of my nearest and dearest are gettin’ hitched, and I’m already grinning from ear to ear. Anyone who knows them knows it’s been a loooong time coming and I’m thrilled to witness them finally seal the deal (er, you know what I mean). And wait until you see the venue. Amaaaazing. For now, I’m off to drink too much champagne and help the bride with fun last minute deets - stay tuned for pics! Oh, and did I mention I’m taking them?? Holy balls say a prayer they don’t blow. OYE.

(banner by Earmark)

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Inspiring Spaces

Peeps, sorry for the radio silence yesterday, but I am a HOT MESS of deadlines. Not only that, but did I tell you I've been charged (along with a few others) with revamping the decor of several floors of my company and three of our branches?? Hot. Mess. Anyway, thanks to such a project, I've been on the hunt for spaces where I think I could really be productive. You know, in an out-of-the-cube kind of way.

Usher in the apartment of Sarah Illenberger. She's an illustrator living in Berlin and her pad is all kinds of awesome. I'm crushing on everything she owns with special attention being paid to her collection of globes, wall of tchotchkes and her adorable dog. Duh.

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Weekly Whiteout

A pop of color goes a long way, don't you think? First and foremost, I love the whimsy of the fringe lamp against the plain tile floors. I also find it really interesting that they only painted one post. Personally, I'm drawn to rooms that aren't completely symmetrical, but I can see how people (my husband) might think this a mistake. Thoughts?

(image via Living Etc.)

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Shhhhh, Can You Hear It??

This house is speaking to me. "Buy me, possess me, come back to your Viking roots." It's tempting me with its gorgeous floors, fabulous decor and amazing bathtub in a room that opens up to reveal, well another amazing tub...with a semi-decent view. Oh, but how will I choose when the time comes to freshen up?? Sigh. I've asked for it for Christmas (the house not the tub) so stay tuned. Hear that, Husband? I'm talkin' to you. I also may or may not be poking you in the chest.

(home via Skona Hem)

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Frugal Fridays - Nice Curves

Okay, okay, so these chairs are not identical, but something about the lines makes them similar. And fun. And stackable. And did I mention fun? 'Cause they are.

(spark side chair from Design Within Reach, Ikea urban chair)

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Hard at work...

...in the middle of a forest. Yeah, I think I could get down with that. (Said wistfully from Cube Land.)

(Selgas Cano Architecture firm, first seen on Today and Tomorrow)

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Bromancing the Bathroom

I’ll admit it; I’ve never been a real girly girl. Don’t get me wrong, I love a luxurious purse and even a gorgeous black heel every now and then, but I’ve never been known to work, say, anything with bows (gag). I like my pink on my cupcakes, my grandfather’s vintage Cartier watch and a ponytail over a flat-iron any day of the week. If that makes my taste a little masculine than so be it – just promise to talk me down from the ledge if I ever start browsing for urinals.

(Image, lawson sconce and easton classic shower rose and lever handles from Waterworks, vintage clock via Tea Works Cottage, kontextür VIKTOR toothbrush and razor holders at Design Public, sport soap set from Jayson Home & Garden)

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