Weekly Whiteout

Ummmm, a whole jar of white pencils?? How do I not have this? The HORROR.

first seen on Emmas Design Blog)

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Fantasties on the Farm

I don’t know about you, but today I feel like ditching the rat race and heading for a farm where I will write in peace, raise chickens, bake bread and grow my own vegetables. Oh, and make my own wine...that would also be lovely.

Feel free to drop by anytime. I may or may not be sober, but I'll certainly be relaxed!

(modern farm dining table at West Elm, orange salt cellar, pear salt cellar and basque wine rack from Jayson Home & Garden, vinnie cradle chairs from Overstock.com, EAT table linens by Emersonmade, flowers by Studio Choo)

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Frugal Fridays - Short Stories

With all the ugly counter stools out there, Ikea's Sebastian makes me happy. Pay no mind to the fact that I purchased them awhile back only to get them home and realize I’d picked up the smaller of the two sizes. Now everyone who sits on them looks like a 4-year old, but hey, they still look pretty. Now if only I had taller friends.

(Crate and Barrel 30" felix stool, Ikea 29" sebastian stool)

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The DNA of Good Decor

Okay friends, here it is. The house I grew up in, the space that started it all. I know my parents are going to kill me - for sharing these and for not allowing them to properly stage - but seriously, how could I NOT post pics of their pad?? Please forgive the lighting as clearly these were taken on the, ahem, sly. Oh and the dining area in the kitchen; we'd had a party for my husband's b-day the night before. I can assure you, however, that under normal circumstances you would never find a shoe sitting anywhere but the closet. Anyhoo, my mom is an incredible designer, working once upon a time for John Wheatman, Steve Chase and Arthur Elrod himself (yes, Arthur Elrod of the Lautner house where she spent many moments). Back in the day she helped decorate Farrah's house and Cher's digs, and honed her skills from Palm Springs to San Francisco. I covet everything she's done with this house (and she's done A LOT, trust me) and everything she owns and am honored when she asks for my opinion. Check out her vintage dining table and new chairs from Kartell, for example. Uh, yes please! I keep trying to convince my parents to do a switch...we'll move into their house, they can move into the condo, and all will be right with the world. Hey, you never know! My mom keeps saying we should go into business together...I might just have to take her up on that.

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Weekly Whiteout

"What would make this kitchen better?" They wondered. Well a glass roof of course. I mean, obviously. I know some people will disagree with me, but I find this fabulous. So the question is, great light/glorious view or cleaning nightmare/pigeon paradise? Go.

(photo via Light Locations)

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Hardwired Hardware

While at my parents' pad this weekend, I thought I'd take some shots of their hardware. Random, I know, but it's all original and kicks ASS. Especially when coupled with my Mom's mid-century furniture and contemporary details. Strange combo you say? I assure you it's all kinds of awesome. I also nabbed some pics of their interiors, but I'm still trying to convince them that publishing them here doesn't equate to being robbed in the middle of the night. Ah, parents. Stay tuned.

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Frugal Fridays - A Pouf That Would Make Snooki Proud

Pouf! And just like that, Nate Berkus makes life all kinds of easier. Bless his sweet little wavy-haired head.

(metallic poof by Nate Berkus for HSN, metallic moroccan pod at Pieces)

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