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Showing posts with label just plain cool. Show all posts
Showing posts with label just plain cool. Show all posts

Sunday, November 27, 2022

have a cozy sunday!

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hi, here's to hoping you are cozy this weekend. digesting lots of holiday comfort food, adjusting to the seasonal change and getting into the holiday spirit. for some reason i'm not in xmas panic mode. i've slowed down this year, enjoying walking local main streets, and poking and shopping for more special gifts. it just feels nice. 

i'm also reading this cover to cover, mapping out our route, getting the main aspects booked (flight done!) like car rental, places to stay etc, then let the wandering in between begin. cannot wait!

and if you are doing some internet surfing like me, some fun finds from around the world wide web:

these terrazzo wall hooks. yes please. these are pretty too. 

i want this coat bad. 

a gorgeous floor lamp.

my next kitchen purchase. and who wouldn't want velvet oven mitts this time of year?

yum.

to add to my cheeseboard addiction. i really like this rustic version here too. 

this sherpa belt bag would make shopping easier. 

the color, pattern & texture of this coverlet. she has so many beautiful things here.

a beautiful footed bowl.

this betty sofa is pretty jazzy. that fringe! maybe pair it with this?

this banana bark chandelier is striking. 

a wow chair. a wow bench. 

a fun belt. 

loving the simplicity (and texture) of this malta basin. see it here too. (also wait for the terra basin at the bottom too!)

if you want unique dining chairs.

i'm not really a watch person, but this one is pretty.

her before and after bathroom makeover is eye popping. 

really liking this fern storage cabinet for my bedroom. i've been eyeballing this one too. 

how sweet are these wicker trees? pretty for a tabletop or mantel. 

speaking of wicker, total lamp love here. and the price is right! ok one more, a sneaky good find?

vintage love. more. 

this door. 

outdoor pool inspiration. 

indoor fireplace inspiration. 

enjoy!

Sunday, November 13, 2022

happy weekend!


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happy weekend everyone! hoping you are embracing the change of the seasons, cozy spaces and with the holidays just around the corner, starting to get into the spirit. this weekend you'll find me starting small paintings of the sea for xmas presents, googling everything i can about visiting scotland (see below!) and sipping red wine under my favorite vermont blanket. 

i hope that wherever you are, you are enjoying the heck out of your weekend! 

just booked a spring trip here. cannot wait! might need these shoes in plaid no? ha!

this dress for the holidays. this off the shoulder silk top is fun too. or this in gold with that fringe?

a pretty little pillow cover. 

a pretty little catch all. 

in LOVE with this wall sconce. 

could look at this instagram site all day. i mean this autumn umbrella, and some of her installations, just so gorgeous. 

these porcelain biscuit pendant lights. wowzers.

these would be fantastic for storing my strewn about art supplies.

a dream sofa. another one. ok one more.

i really like the textural element this assemblage wood coffee table offers. their side table is cute too.

a funky bowl.

these remind me of when my mother made chocolate pudding, in glasses like this. 

a shower with a view.

yum.

can extension cords be pretty? yes.

these tea towels.

i love a good serving board. these are current favorites: this, this and this.

imperfect symmetry in this space, i love that.

vintage lighting love. ok, another one.

these berry shaped lights would be fun for holiday garland.

someone please buy me this hook door knocker for xmas. 

pillow love.

enjoy!

Sunday, July 17, 2022

happy summer!

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for some reason i can't explain really, i'm enjoying this summer more than in years past. slowing down a little, letting beach days dictate when to pack up and go home, or not. making sure i swim more because swimming in the ocean is rather life changing each and every time you do it. you just feel good climbing out, like something magical has washed over you. that, is the best feeling.

looking forward to a trip here soon, sunset schooner rides, slow summer lunches and ocean views to my hearts content. 

i hope that you are enjoying the heck out of whatever makes summer summer for you. and some fun finds from the world wide web:

i could eat this all day long. she has more summer goodness here. 

just splurged on this marion bedspread, in french blue. reminds me of my mothers from the 60's i wore out from so much use year after year. 

a pretty lounge chair. 

in LOVE with this kitchen.

this flippy mini dress. (and on sale!) this one's pretty too.

pillow love. also just bought this one and this one. verrrrrrrrrrrry into pattern and color right now.

lamp love.

yum.

etsy love.

we are obsessing about having a yard with room for a pool. i like this look. this one too. 

who doesn't need rose tinted sunglasses?

would be pretty piled with bright fruit.

this coffee table. or if you're looking for color in your space, this one does the trick.

i would live in this dress.

just bought this one piece swimsuit and love it. 

these stoneware colanders. and a pretty ceramic pendant. another pretty pendant. 

now i want to buy her cookbook.

when i go to vintage/thrift clothing stores, i always look for cool belts. this one i'd pick up.

i certainly don't need a rattan cactus in my house but i now i want one. 

vacation inspiration. 

our new neighborhood is having its first block party since covid. thinking of bringing this for dessert.

a gorgeous tableware line.

yes to this couch. ok this one too. 

so sweet this summer nightdress.

fun tile options. 

enjoy!


Sunday, May 29, 2022

happy long weekend!

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here's to hoping you are enjoying the heck out of your long weekend! i will admit, like many of us, i'm in a sort of reflective mode as of late. jarring events in this country force an introspection, to arrange and work through feelings, anger, confusion, you name it. 

i hope that you are processing ok. that you are finding beauty around you. for me that's staying outside as much as i can. taking in everything in and around me that i am thankful for and more. so you'll find me listening to the chirping birds that wake me up every morning. reading curled up on the deck, embracing the warmth of the sun and the weight that it feels like it lifts while dave brubeck on shuffle plays in the background. sipping red wine slowly. and floating in my silly inflatable pool. because why not. 

and some fun finds from around the world wide web: 

just bought this summer bag. ( came just as it looked on line and so fun!)

so much goodness in these spaces, those warm brown nut colors throughout, gah, so good!

rug love. more. 

levis love.

yum. 

loving this ventana glass display cabinet in classic black. this vintage cabinet is also stunning. 

this burl wood side table is special. and the pattern/texture it offers a space. 

i just really want this armchair. 

still mad for this ice blue fireplace frame. 

this brass sconce.

ha ha

wow lighting. 

a beautiful sofa. 

a dream coffee table. 

his stunning glass works. that pink prominent piece speaks to me (and i'm not really a pink person)

would be interesting in an entry way.

i started following her on instagram. her floral arrangements are captivating and perfection in so many ways. 

the sweetest summer cottage. 

gorgeous

hair goals. 

enjoy!


Sunday, February 6, 2022

happy winter weekend!

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popping on to say i hope you are enjoying the heck out of your winter weekend. i'm lunching it with friends, sleeping in, writing, sipping wine and just going slow. feels good. 

and some fun finds from around the world wide web if yer interested:

this steel firepit.

that red in the bathroom is making me crazy in love with it.

vintage painting love. 

i'm not a faux flower person, but this makes me happy. especially during a snowy winter. 

hilarious! i definitely need this app. 

i love a good frittata. 

how fun are her stitched tablecloths?

etsy love. more etsy love. 

a stunning headpiece.  these swan earrings are pretty stunning too!

yum.

want this dress. also making me want bangs again. 

this is pretty in ochre too. 

these sconces. wow. 

and i kind of like how old fashioned this wall light looks.

hands down the prettiest desk accessories. current favorite.

if i had the space (and the money!).

pretty little soap dishes.

i want these howdy socks for my cowboy boots. these are fun too. 

really like these outdoor chairs. wish they were available. this chaise is pretty too.

i'm in the market for a much comfier sofa. so many to choose from here. 

an interesting side table. this one too. 

loving the textural element this coffee table adds. 

this dress popped onto my instagram recently. how pretty.

enjoy!

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

happy holidays! happy new year!

 

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hi there, how are you doing? i write this post while building antibodies from my recent vaccine booster, yay! ha! seriously though...we are in strange times whilst we attempt to celebrate the holidays. and i know you know. and don't get me wrong, i sure am trying, and i am sure you are too. 

so! what i'm doing is staying away from the news best i can. i have acoustic guitar christmas music on repeat, i'm peloton-ing myself silly, staring at the extra christmas lights i added to the house this year and yeah, breathing in all of the positive vibes that i can. i hope you are hanging in there. i hope you are able to put some of the crazy on your peripheral and dive head first into everything else that makes you happy, everything else that calms you and gives you hope. it's there if you squint your eyes, trust me i see it! go ahead, squint your eyes. do you see it now? see, i told you. happy holidays, happy new year!🌲

and some fun finds from around the world wide web, if you're interested:


i want to put away these landscape coasters for next summer. 


so many gorgeous home/kitchen pieces here. 

what do 12 people passionate about food do during a pandemic in milan? create a stay home cooking book. can't wait to explore this e-book. 



in my search for a unique outdoor fire chiminea, this one may be an option. 

if i were renovating a house and wanted something unique around an indoor fireplace, this would be it.

this boucle sofa might be nearby. wait, or maybe this one. 





love her pillows (and everything else), especially this one. it reminds me of my grandmother. it's a long story. 












love everything about this home.

this chair, for texture.

enjoy!

Sunday, November 21, 2021

happy thanksgiving week!

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happy thanksgiving week ahead friends! what are you up to? we are laying low, small gathering, my son will be near me so that will be all i need. i see in this week's forecast longer than normal beach walks, sipping this beer a time or two, writing, painting, all things peaceful and calm. 

i hope that your holiday is everything you want it to be. and some fun things from the world wide web:

these lamps. 

thanksgiving yum. more yum.

could spend ALOT of time in this space. 

this floating fireplace.

pretty candle holders for your thanksgiving table or any time table.

these turkey napkin rings remind me of my childhood and fun place settings at the table. this is fun too.

a pretty little jacket in sky blue.

the prettiest holiday sandal.

cozy.

for the love of plaid.

a fun gift to get outdoors. i'd add these in too. 

yes! i need this xmas ornament. this is fun too!

for your rattan loving friend, a fun gift idea.

the warm scent of a cabin in the woods? yes please. gosh these are pretty too!

a pretty table top diy.

fun fact about me: i've always wanted to learn how to make cheese.

thinking of summer already. just ordered this fun one piece.

i like this rug. and this coffee table. 

a wow chair.

a wow chandelier from my favorite, roll & hill.

this prism wall shelf.

this magic stone coffee table. 

belt love.

yum.

wishing this dress wasn't $600.00. gorgeous.

vintage lighting love.

Sunday, October 3, 2021

have a fantastic weekend!

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how is your weekend going along? i'm outdoors as much as possible these days, soaking up the warm fall sun, watching the beach grass change from green to that fiery orange which is my favorite color just about. changing the beers in the fridge from light and summery to big flavorful IPA's from local brewers. 

i will miss summer like you read about, but i'm ready for the change. for comfy sweaters and my leather boots. for long walks on the beach without almost seeing anyone in sight. i'm hoping you are enjoying your weekend and the weather and all of the things that make you happy. 

and for fun, some fun finds from around the world wide web:

a great shoulder bag. and this gorgeous one if i had money to burn. 

this intimates line looks so comfortable. 

loving this layered look.

wow what she does with fall leaves.

this wall sconce. and this ceiling light.

i just bought this book. loving it so far!! have you read it?

etsy love.

clog love. these are fun too! and ok one more.

a pretty black ruffled blouse. and on sale. and drooling over this one. 

and this mid-vintage blouse in denim is perfection. ok one more. 

this armchair in that brown velvet. yes please. 

ok this chair, that couch. mic drop. 

these table lamps. 

this storage shelf unit. those sliding shutter doors. 

imagine if this could be your work desk? this one's pretty neat too. 

her new broken symmetry line of rugs is to die for. 

yum.

a cool coffee table. 

pretty jute doormats. 

been wanting a few new fall belts. really liking this, this, this and this one. 

a relaxed linen sofa.

a wow dress. 

enjoy!

Sunday, May 30, 2021

have a lovely long weekend.

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here wishing you a lovely long weekend! what are you up to? anything fun? i just wallpapered the little dining room of my house by the sea (this is the pattern) and it's so, SO fabulous in person. so spending the weekend hanging back up a few paintings, cleaning the house (it's raining cats and dogs this weekend) and sipping some IPA's. not bad, not bad at all. 

and i'm not back to work until wednesday, then headed to maine for the weekend with friends next week, golfing a round by the ocean (i've never golfed but watch it on t.v. ALL the time, will see how i do!) and eating our weight in food and wine. feels good to make plans, travel, see so many people without masks, a beautiful summer is on the horizon. 

and some fun finds from around the world wide web (lots of great lighting finds in this post):

 this room, the color palette, is just perfection. and can we talk about this bathroom too?

ok this parasol pendant shade? might have to pull the trigger on this for my living room. and maybe this one for the bedroom.  

this lamp. this one too. 

yum. 

this arched vase. 

etsy love.

a stunning halter jumpsuit.

these high rise white jeans for summer. 

very pretty pottery.

a wow chair. 

this kelly wearstler leather club chair is pretty wow too. and this console in white wash ash. 

these ceramic globe lamps. 

pillow love. liking this one for a color pop too. 

a gorgeous vintage basket. 

this terracotta candle holder. 

still love watching him dance. 

these look comfy.

a cool coffee table.

one of my favorite lighting companies has launched a furniture line. 

this linen shirt (those gold dots)

also pretty in white. and great price.

enjoy!

Sunday, May 16, 2021

happy weekend!

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hi! how is your weekend going? i just wrapped up a class and now feel like i have the summer to look forward to doing whatever the heck i want. plus we are all heading down that brighter road these days, coming out of the pandemic fog and lots of amazing goodness on the very near horizon. so there's that!

you'll find me planting some sort of bright colored flowers in my outdoor urn planters, sipping red wine (done) and back to working on my writing project full time. (will tell you more about that one day soon if you are interested). i hope that you are having a happy weekend. and some fun finds from around the world wide web:

love a good scarf.

might pick this up for quick runs to my local market.

ceramic love.

more ceramic love.

loving her curtain hack, thinking of trying it at my own beach house.

pretty pearls, pretty mother's day gift!

yum.

for summer. 

a gorgeous (recycled) fruit bowl.

beautiful mohair throws. i'm partial to the sunny orange. 

speaking of orange.

this spring blouse. okay, one more.

how lovely is this terracotta water pitcher?

etsy love.

just picked up this taper holder. 

might be adding this beauty to my bedroom. this is pretty too.

how fun is this artwork for a pop of serious color?

trying to decide on back deck seating (mine is tiny). thinking or rockers & these pillows?

this french lighting collection. this one might be my fav. 

this bag needs to be mine. 

how perfect is this rattan ottoman/storage piece?

enjoy!

Sunday, January 31, 2021

have a beautiful weekend


this weekend i'm prepping for my son's birthday (it's technically monday) and hanging out with him to celebrate he'll need a hair cut, we'll walk down to the beach and be seen play this game (that i'm sort of obsessed with( on repeat. can't wait!

what are you up to? anything fun? i'd love to hear. and some fun finds from around the world wide web:

love this.

literally the funniest! completely addicted.



this vase (ooh this one too, great price!)

this vase too (if i had alot of money to spend)


a favorite site to peruse (kind of in love with this pendant)


literally in love with this table lamp

eyeing this outdoor swivel chair for the summer.

just bought this book. and if you haven't listened yet, her podcast is relaxing and inspiring.


just bought this shirt dress in blue. (great price!)

this french design line at anthropologie is so fun. (loving those playful matchbox covers!)


i dream of having a table outdoors like this





enjoy!

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

have a dreamy holiday week!

 

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hi, popping on this week to wish you a happy, dreamy holiday week. we are turning the corner soon, can you feel it?! and i woke up the other day and my foot was no longer swollen, leg is healing, days are slowly starting to get longer and there is a vaccine. so many amazing things to look forward to. i hope you are feeling positive and hopeful. enjoy the heck out of your holidays!

and some fun finds from around the world wide web:

need some visual calm? it's here.

french girl lip tint.

i'll never not love clogs.

love a good classic pair of levis. i still remember getting my first pair. they were corduroys!

always keeping tabs on what they get in. especially for the paintings.

dress love. ooh this is gorgeous too!

a cozy throw.

lots of yummy christmas cookie ideas. and i want to make this for christmas morning.

the perfect red.

personalize a candle. or neon for a fun party.

these vases.

fun for a party.

a wow bathroom. 

a jazzy blouse.

a very festive over the table look.

and her toilet paper holiday diy is perfection.

really like these over the knee boots (and with that good winter sole).

i need this ornament.

yes. especially after this year!

enjoy!

Saturday, November 21, 2020

have a cozy weekend!

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i hope you all have a cozy weekend. what are you up to? anything fun? me and my broken leg are hold up for a bit, sadly. so i'll talk about what i'm missing right about now, beach walks, sitting outside under a blanket watching the planes, riding my bike just anywhere, and walking into my favorite pizza place. but alas this is temporary, as i hope this virus is and all of us being so detached. let's think positive thoughts this weekend, find fun and comfort in all of the small things. 

and some fun finds from around the world wide web:

how to make your two person thanksgiving feel special.

wanting this print for my living room.

a delish way to use up ripe bananas.

an interesting wall pendant light.

just bought these. just wanted them!

how beautiful is this marble wave bowl?

a lovely rattan table lamp.

a pretty little cookbook.

when you want a different rug.

this velvet puffer coat is on my wish list.

this planter in the color salt.

these velvet trays.

a holiday cheese board to die for.

this textural planter

a gorgeous bucket bag.

a serious puzzle challenge. this one too.

just bought these for christmas, how fun!

remember sweater vests? really loving this one.

add a pretty glow through the winter months.

looking for something jazzy to wear for the holidays? she has a great list.

these earrings.

everything biscuits? yes please.

this little book is just sort of fun.

a wow home.

beautiful.

enjoy!

Friday, November 13, 2020

have a beautiful weekend

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are you feeling it? me too. that collective breath we all took recently. that's all i'll say about that. but what i will say on a personal level is that this week i sort of floated along, buoyant and quiet. feeling for the first time this year that things are going to be ok. i hope that you have a beautiful weekend, filled with positive thoughts and energy. 

and some fun finds from around the world wide web:

just ordered this faux leather dress. how fun right? i'd wear it with these earrings

a pretty wave bowl

this dreamy white blouse.

i made these for friends that came to dinner recently. so easy & delish (i added extra parm of course).


a yummy cake for thanksgiving (or for whenever!).

enjoy!

Saturday, November 7, 2020

currently coveting

currently coveting these beauties. taking my mind off all of the obvious things right now!


this tile by erica tanov.

this tilden dress for new year's eve. this is pretty too!



my next read. plus really want this cookbook.


these woven lights from caravane.


this perfect pie crust mold. speaking of pie!


melanie georgacopoulos's jewelry line.


loving his confinement strategies. remember to be good to yourself!


the dream coat (without *cough, the price). enjoy!