Book Nook

I am loving this idea for taking a small, underused closet/space and turning it into a book nook. We all have this kind of closet, don't we? And if you have kids, you certainly have loads of books around.


This creative mom got crackin' and brilliantly realized a fresh little oasis for reading within her home. Click the above link to see how she did it step by step...


I love it.

(All pictures courtesy of Thrifty Decor Chick website)

Fill it with Fabric

I recently came across these fabric filled potholes and sidewalk cracks and immediately SWOONED. I mean, come ON. How brilliantly beautiful is this?


So cool...

Portals...

I'm back and my computer is better...well, nearly. We've still got some rebuilding to do but I won't bore you with the details.

Anyhoo, I am loving this gorgeous door, this PORTAL found in Morocco.


It is my dream to go to Morocco someday; I plan to celebrate my 40th there in 4 years and with something like this door as my backdrop, I think I will look pretty fab in my wise old age :)

Nice to be back - cheers!

Getting Creative

I am so inspired by this take on the "Keep Calm and Carry On" sentiment:

This artwork can be purchased here...isn't it awesome?

Although sometimes it's hard to get excited and make things if you're not organized. So in the spirit of being creative I thought that this image of fabric storage was quite innovative:

It almost looks like shoe cubbies were used? I myself am a big sewer and my current fabric stash is such a hot mess. The fabric shelving situation is so disorganized that I can't even bear to take a picture of it to show you; its terrible. And because of that, it is hard for me to "get excited and make things". But trust me, this above photo has me newly inspired. I've decided to adopt this unit multiplied by 3 and sort out my fabric situation later this week. I can't wait to see how it looks.

A Whimsical Space...

Here is a lovely place to hang your hat for a spell and just dream the day away...

(image courtesy of all the luck in the world blog)

Exquisite Trailer

THIS is the inside of an exquisite Airstream trailer known as the Magnolia Pearl...which houses the hippie glam clothing brand Magnolia Pearl, which is equally magnificent (in my opinion at least).

This trailer blows my mind. Like, my eyes can't take it all in FAST enough. I keep coming back to the pictures because I am sure that I misses something and of course, I did.


There is just so much color and stuff and beauty - I love it all. Inspiring. Love it. Swoon. Read the article about the trailer in the link I referenced - you'll learn all about the inception and journey of the Magnolia Pearl trailer :). What I wouldn't give for a little jaunt around in this beauty.

Poggio Piglia - Retreat in Tuscany

I find villas in Tuscany achingly beautiful. And Poggio Piglia is certainly no exception.

(Oh how I would love to drive down this little road towards the villa...)

This beautiful property is in the hamlet of Macciano in the Tuscan countryside (and I'm sold on that sentence and the pictures alone). It was lovingly restored over seven years, contains nine unique bedrooms and boasts charming features such as original fireplaces, exposed brick detail, wooden beamed ceilings and vistas overlooking the surrounding valleys.

Climb these stairs to your retreat...

There is also an intimate restaurant on site; from what I understand from the website there are also 900 olive trees on the property and olive oil is in abundance here for guests. I am a bit of a connoisseur of olive oil so that coupled with...EVERYTHING ELSE about this charming property has me rapt with attention.

So while most of us are biding our time until the ravages of cooler winter weather wear off, maybe we can take a little comfort in these pretty images of Tuscany...and dream a little of a villa far away.

Artwork

Found this fresh piece of artwork in a lovely room and had to share. Isn't the room so pretty? I wish I knew who the artist was... (image courtesy pink wallpaper)

Lovely Attic

Here's an inspiring space to gaze at today...

Look at that thatched roof! The billowing curtains! The chandelier and and flowing bedding! Swooooooooon...

And in the course of my cleaning up my desktop, I have lost the source for this gorgeous attic image...

But isn't it breathtaking? Makes me want to curl up on that daybed, take a nap and dream...

The Most Beautiful Studio...

In case you haven't already seen it (any many in the design blogosphere already have...and salivated accordingly)...this is the delightfully talented Heather Bailey's gorgeous sewing/crafting studio.

I wanted it when I first laid eyes on it...and time has not dulled that desire at all. Every detail is perfection; the entire space is inspiring. LOVE it.

Are you inspired?

Meet Me in Marakesh, Morroco

I decided awhile ago that when I turn 40 I'll be celebrating my birthday in Marakesh, Morroco. I can't think of a more amazing place to go. And looking at these pictures take my breath away. Morrocan decor speaks to my soul in a way no other decor does. I cannot wait to go. It makes turning 40 slightly more palatable.

(Images courtesy ShootFactory)

Lucky for me, I have a wanderlust husband who is excited to go to Morroco as well :)