rich daubs of color.

this new line of fabric offered up by kriska, chock full of kaleidoscope swirls and richer than rich color is kind of magical.

the color and patterns are repeating, they're consecutive and evolve then repeat again. this is some interesting fabric. just saying...enjoy!

super shapes. mid~day find.

how are you his mid~day saturday? i'm feeling energized, just a little more every day since i've been back so that's a good thing. i really love these shapes today, although, in general, i have always loved the shape of the circle. there is something so organic and easy about the circle shape. these fabrics offered up by baumann have me thinking creatively this afternoon...

what are your plans for this saturday evening? i wish i could say that i have something super exciting planned, but alas, i have one more final to tend to so it's last minute preparing for that tomorrow. after that, i plan on picking out a new delicious wine this weekend, getting in a run, in the sun, and just plain chillllllliiiiinnnnnggg out. i hope you are having an exciting weekend and that it is everything you want it to be...enjoy!

to curtain or not to curtain.

so i have a question for you, a design question that is. are you a curtain person or not a curtain person? does your space have big beautiful windows, or small & sweet ones, and if so do you cover them, drape them, swath them in pattern or color or texture or do you leave them naked and just as is? if you incorporate curtains into your spaces, i'd love to hear how...
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this space, rotating around and incorporating so much wonderful line, is exquisite. and the curtains are perfectly dreamy, offering a subtle privacy and control over light. via.

set against a backdrop of gorgeous wallpaper, the ability to mix texture and pattern make this space eye catching and intriguing. this and the one below, via apartment therapy.

how about mixing the look? in this fab space the mixing of textures with the jute shade and crisp border lined drapes add interest and depth. the nature of this space too, the rounded wall adds drama and flare here.

curtains to extend your color palette choice? sure, why not? this beautiful combination via.

what if your choice of curtain or window treatment makes as much of a bold statement as other pieces or additions to your space, whether in a residential or commercial space? here, the choice of length, drama in pattern and color certainly call to this space, in seriously bold style. via.

sometimes the perfect curtain arrangement is short and sweet. like this little number in this really sweet space, featured over at design sponge.

i love this space! the play on white against black. from the large pendant light to that one curtain across the large picture window. via. offering a little bit of privacy when you need it or want it. just really pretty.

i have to say that right now, in my little cottage, i have velvet tab curtains throughout the kitchen and living room, in sort of a camel color and they are full length and drape ever so slightly onto the floor. as far as curtains go, i adore texture (hence my velvet choice, especially for the upcoming season!).
oh! and a fab new site i found for luxurious but cheap curtains is yorkshire linen. at yorkshire linen you'll find tassel tops, ring tops, tabs, a volume of color palette choices and patterns upon patterns to choose from. check them out why don't you? enjoy!

crestview doors.

"custom mid-century and modern entries." when is saw these doors it spiraled me back to growing up in the 70's and the style that surrounded every move i made in that era. how great. captured by the design magazine atomic ranch, crestview doors stood out. they are those doors that used to be on homes and offices but not anymore...until now. located in austin texas crestview's story goes like this: "david and christiane erwin began the renovation of their mid-century home in 2005. they looked for a solid-wood door that would compliment the vintage aesthetic they were trying to recreate.

the design they wanted was on the house across the street, and on the home around the corner, but nowhere online or in any showroom. it seemed that the doors of the 50's were everywhere in the brentwood and crestview neighborhoods of austin, texas. but they were disappearing quickly as the 50-year-old homes succumbed to the heat, lack of care, or to remodeling.

david went to a neighbor's house on pasadena avenue and measured their door in order to create a reproduction. once built and installed, countless strangers knocked on the door of the erwin house and asked where the door came from. cavid realized that the he and christiane weren't the only ones looking for a crestview door." once you are on their site they have an interactive design guide page where you can pick your style, your finish, dimensions and other specifics. so...if you love the look of a vintage style door instead of all of the mass produced doors out there, head on over to crestview, you'll find it there!