Friday, August 13, 2010

FUN STUFF

Lately I have spent a lot of time online and looking through catalogs of one of my favorite stores: Pottery Barn. And for what may you ask - ah, yes, my wedding registry. PB is one of my favorite home stores along with Anthropologie, Restoration Hardware, West Elm, and any one of a kind antique store - if only you could register at those places as well. Anthropologie has my whole heart and I would spend a lot more money there if they would lower those prices ;) *note - watch the sale rooms/racks, you can find some great deals!

Melrose has a long way to go, but I am hoping some of the items will help her revolve quicker. Here are some of my favorite items so far:
Terra cotta pots and wooden tray - I love that these look rustic and worn. These will be very cute on the leaning bookshelf in the den next to my rusty shears and garden fork.


Wool Jacquard and throw (not pictured) - I really love the soft, mono-tone color palette and hints of shimmer. I believe these will live in the mauve-gray guest room.


Emma dinnerware - yes, this is our casual ware (I think!) in white. I did accent a yellow round platter with it though! I like the simplicity of it - nothing too ornate or feminine, but the cups and saucers are too cute!




Gallery prints - remember by print and photography post? Hopefully I can accomplish one with these! I like an assortment - white frames, black, and the wood with burlap.


Basket wall art - this thing is huge! I can picture it above the buffet here surrounded with other baskets and hats. 


PB essential quilt - I think this collection used to have a different name but I have always wanted it. It is so fluffy and soft and I love the tufts. This will also live in my office/guest room.

These are just a few of Pottery Barn's lovely collection. If you have any other suggestions please share! 

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

ROUND MIRRORS

I have this really pretty wooden round mirror I purchased at Scott's last fall and I have not found a home for it yet and it is driving me crazy! I got it for a super awesome deal of $25 and then saw the same mirror in the other building going for $200 - I was pretty impressed. This is my purchase:

I was just flipping through my collected inspiration files and found some good suggestions. Now, I just need a piece of furniture to pair it with!



If mine was bigger ... [vogue via destined to design]



I want a folding bar table so badly! [unknown]



Tiny and petite. [urban grace]



Or a whole wall of mirrors! I think this works very well for a bathroom and the tiny shelving helps keep them aligned. [martha stewart via this is glamorous]



Love the balance of the mirror + lamp. [decor8]



above a mantel ... [lonny mag]

If a folding (or rolling) bar cart comes into my possession in the next bit, I think that will be my choice for my mirror to hang above. Until then, may she rest peacefully under the bed. 

AND ...

The new edition of Lonny mag is out! So, take a break and check it out! It is quite delicious.

Friday, August 6, 2010

LEAH DUNCAN GIVEAWAY: on the ardent sparrow

I stumbled upon this amazing giveaway this morning and I wanted to share it with my fellow blog readers. The artist is Leah Duncan and she is a fantastic illustrator. She scans in her pen and ink drawings and colors them digitally to create beautiful patterns for pillows, scarves, and prints. Check out her etsy shop. 

[the ardent sparrow via Leah Duncan's blog freshly chopped]

I love her throw pillows and can't wait to order her feathers pillow - love the colors and dainty hand drawn illustration! So, if you want to enter in the giveaway for a Leah Duncan item, visit this link. Good luck!

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

MORE BOOKS

Remember my covered books post? Well, I found this picture today on a blog and thought it was another good alternative to share. 


This person just placed all their books spine down so only the page coloration shows. This is an easier way of creating a monotone neutral look without covering each book with paper. I also love how the different heights create a neat variation and the age of the books adds a beautiful brown tone.