...and the temperatures are dropping!

is anyone else crossing their fingers for a snowy Christmas?!

stay warm everyone!

wrapping up december.

my apologies for the lack of postings this week!
my mom and i have been running around like chickens with our heads cut off.
three words: last. minute. presents.
and then we wrap them up and drink wine under the christmas tree.
our presents are wrapped nothing like the ones below, but i believe the presents i give my friends
this year will be! i love the mittens string from anthropologie. how stinkin' cute are they?!

click images for links. some unknown.

home sweet home.

what's better than exams being over? getting to go home for a solid month!

Texas here i come!

office space.

One day i will have a home office. 

and clearly by the following pictures i haven't decided which route i will be taking in decorating it.

but every single one of these offices inspires me...from the playful colors and eclectic vibe of the first photo to the french elegance of the last photo on the right.

enjoy!

 

photos via the decorista, eclectic revisited, coco kelley, and my first little place

j.adler.

Jonathan Adler makes my heart beat fast. 

if i was a gay man i would be all over that...(too much? didn't think so). 

i started noticing Adler via his iphone covers at Nordstroms (random, i know). 

the pretty patterns and colors caught my eye, so i went home to do some research. 

as i was surfing his website i could feel my heart palpitating at a rapid speed..what were these colors?! these patterns?! these fun gifted ceramics, pillows, and frames?! these beautifully decorated rooms?! can i buy the whole website?! que the money tree!!

these last 23 years i had been missing out on sheer and utter design brilliance.

Dear Mr. Adler, should we ever meet...prepare yourself. i might end up giving you a bear hug for an awkward amount of time.

for more adler go to his website www.jonathanadler.com

you won't regret it :)

the end is near!

it's that time of year again...the end of the semester and EXAMS, EXAMS, EXAMS!

i wish i had this nook to study in...

...and these pretty pencils to write with...

...and this desk to sit at...

...then maybe this week wouldn't be so dreadful!
picture sources unknown.

TGIF.

have a wonderful weekend everyone!

inspiration.

perfectly decorated.

pink walls + tile floor. touch of dark wood.

the ceiling details and molding. the cabinetry. that rug.

love this. the plates, pitcher, silver wear, chairs, table, napkins, glasses are beautiful.

click captions (not whole picture) for links.

amy butler.

amy butler is one of my favorite designers. 

her patterns and colors are beautiful and so very fun!

 she also has pillows, aprons, purses and handcrafted rugs (bottom two pictures).

 check out her website for more of her fun things!

www.amybutler.com

Amy's home

"I always encourage everyone to respect and appreciate all of your experiences. You begin to learn more about yourself and how to make yourself happy. You learn to trust your instincts and follow your passions confidently."

- Amy Butler on what inspired her to go into the craft business

food for thought.

simply stunning.

i have always loved warm white interiors. 

something about all white is so romantic.

these are simply stunning.

                   

discretely disguised....

refrigerator

Old fencing was used for the Sub-Zero panels and cabinetry in this cottage kitchen.  

The handles are made from galvanized pipe, which echoes the galvanized metal shelves and counters.  

Some would say too shabby, others country chic.

 washer and dryer

The lady of this house wanted a washer and dryer in her bedroom.  

The lower pair of doors featuring chalkboard inserts are new, but painted to resemble the vintage piece on top. 

Notice the numbers on each of the fabric gathered doors – a nice touch.

click images for links to attic mag...also where the excerpts came from!