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!

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!

have a beautiful weekend!

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spring is here, can you feel it? after the crazy year that was 2020, i feel that we are all opening up, like cracking out of an egg shell and that everything is looking fresh and new again. so if we gain that perspective after all is said and done, i guess that's pretty neat. 

my leg is healed (last xray this month), i'm back to my beach and my ocean. taking longer and longer walks and so happy that i'm beginning this new year healthy. i hope that you are having a beautiful weekend. 

what are you up to? anything fun? you'll find me in the yard checking on my plantings from last year and hoping they made it through this cold winter. writing. sipping wine and reading my recent book purchase (see below). 

and some fun finds from around the world wide web:

my love for ceramics continues.

this vintage terrazza sofa is just wow.

serious boot love.

what are you reading these days? i just ordered this, based on her recommendation.

in lust for this puff sleeved long canary yellow coat. 

a stunning couch. ok this one too. wait, this might top them all. 

um, yum.

and a pretty dessert for easter.

her pretty hand painted lampshades.

this diy is fun.

the sweetest wallpaper. just ordered  this pattern for my dining room. bold & beautiful!

etsy love. more. ok just one more.

kind of in love with this 3d printed vase.

her stitched portraits. 

sheet pan recipes.

more boot love.

a definite wow chandelier. i love it!

a gorgeous sideboard.

side table of my dreams.

these vases. i want one of each.

enjoy!

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.

these flowery boots.

when can i move in?

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

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

and a gorgeous sconce

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

a pretty in pink marble tray

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.

me ok.

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

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

the most beautiful guest towel.

i dream of having a table outdoors like this. 

these ceramic sculptures.

a pretty layering necklace.

fun for valentine's day.

yum.

enjoy!

sunday & ceramics

today feels serene and soothing. so do these beautiful ceramics by california artist julie cloutier...

enjoy!

happy weekend, happy father's day!

have a lovely weekend!

(photo: my dad)

to all of you dads out there, have the best father's day!. what are you up to anything fun? i've been beaching it like mad lately, swimming all weekend, watching the boats float or jet by and sipping some ipa's under a life is good umbrella. not bad. not bad at all. hoping your weekend is everything you want it to be. and just some fun finds from around the world wide web...

just bought this rug for my dining room. and i LOVE it. all of that color makes me happy.

remember these? just purchased a pair in white. these slides are tempting too.

i'm in search of an outdoor table to plunk summer drinks on, as combination of these instead would be so fun.

also looking for an easy outdoor fire pit, finding some great options here.

also how fun is this marshmallow twig roaster?

maybe the prettiest office chair?

a beautiful wrap vest dress. really like this too.

her dress. just wow.

how fun is this jello mold dress?

a pretty summer linen headband. this frayed denim one is pretty too.

i'm looking for a light bag to bring my paints and small canvases to the beach. this mesh baggu would work.

these vellum photo overlays are the best!

this bathing suit, one piece perfection.

for the love of ceramics. that speckled paint palette? yes please!

more ceramics love here.

this chain necklace is wow.

creole summer corn.

a pretty summer jumpsuit (and on sale!).

a gorgeous neutral couch with built-ins.

what are you reading right now? my next book purchase. this looks like a good read too.

enjoy!

have a happy weekend!

how are you? i'm on my second batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies in 2 weeks...

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but the first batch i brought to my new neighbors to hopefully cheer them up during these strange days. the second batch is to cheer me up! hey it's the little things right? our comfort things.

in between making cookies, i've been getting outside waaaaaaaaaay more than i ever could (don't worry, i'm walking the beach right down the street from me, it's private and almost no on around), feeding the birds leftover bread, i created a seashell driveway and am digging up my new little lawn to put sod down. what are you doing to pass the time? i hope you are safe and sound.

and some fun finds from around the world wide web if you are interested...

very cool white loafers.

an amazing before and after.

summer earring love. (if i could afford them, ha!)

a dreamy way to add to a headboard.

been living for his live instagram tv cocktail sessions.

during my stay at home time, i get outside for fresh air every day. dreaming of breezy patio days via this post.

could you cut all of your hair off? she looks beautiful!

reeeeeeeeeally enjoying these original artworks. oh, and the tiles too!

dreaming of one of her large deer bed photographs for above my sofa in the new house.

a dreamy dress.

the coolest outdoor fire place.

so much to love at the general store. especially this ripple pillow. & these clogs.

this would make a simple textural wall treatment.

if you miss simply walking around together, watch these.

beautiful ceramics.

in LOVE with these tent lights.

this beaded bow barette is everything.

i need this lounge/jogger set.

these shams for a beachy bed look this summer. these are kind of pretty too.

lace love.

just bought this denim dress (it's on sale!).

and finally, the best instagram site ever!

enjoy!

happy long weekend!

hope you are having an amazing long weekend!

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i've been grabbing gobs of beach time, before the summer says goodbye. swimming, laying, breathing, sipping beers, wishing i had a giant pink flamingo float, and listening to the waves all day long. my idea of a perfect end of summer weekend. i hope that your weekend is everything you want it to be too.

oh, and some fun finds from around the world wide web for ya, if you're interested...

want to find some of the best independent shops in the world? head here first.

these re-purposed hermès silk scarves have me re-thinking scrunchies.

i want one of everything in this shop.

super fun outdoor seating option.

ceramic love.

for fall, i'm loving these corduroy pillows in rust tones.

the coziest furniture. (wish i knew where these are from)

a pretty little bar cart for small spaces.

this hat for fall. or just forever.

this tobacco tufted leather sofa is perfection.

really liking this rattan mirror with a fabulous price tag.

yum. the perfect way to use up your summer tomatoes.

and my team is in for a long work week this week. might make these for a treat.

cool.

a very pretty dress (and on sale).

a gorgeous console.

chandelier love.

i have serious wanderlust lately. next trip might be here, here or here. do you have a fun trip planned? i'd love to hear.

enjoy!

have a wonderful week!

wishing you a wonderful week!

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we have been flip flopping in new england, from lingering summer weather to grab your sweater it's getting cooler by the hour type of days. every time i contemplate changing all of my clothes around, i'm grabbing a pair of shorts. but i'll take it for now! hope you are enjoying the weather too in your part of the world.

so here's to getting your week going with some finds from around the world wide web:

pretty hoops.

loving this bamboo side table for a textural element.

apple cheddar pie? yum.

ooh and salted butterscotch cookies? more yum!

a satin bow scrunchie for a prettier pony.

this christmas ornament pulls at my ocean loving heart strings.

these henry chairs would make for fun dining tables.

these turquoise glazed ceramic spoons, etsy love for sure.

looking for wow furniture pieces? they have that. (those rugs too though!)

fun sheets.

where do i find this headbaord, pure love.

or i could make one, like this?!!

want a whole collection of these color dot mugs.

straight up in LOVE with this 2019 resort collection by dennis basso.

loving all of the soft whites in this house tour.

sharing some lamp love here.

a pretty platter.

ooh these veggie burger options.

enjoy!
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have the best weekend!

enjoy your weekend! what are you up to anything fun?

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i just adopted a puppy and named him jerry. he's been a life changer, forcing me off of social media, out onto my city streets to notice how fun running up steps can be, and sitting on the floor more, playing, sipping coffee slow and connecting with this little guy in ways i seriously couldn't have imagined. best choice ever.

so i'll be enjoying jerry this weekend, continuing my writing project with jerry on my lap, and finding a new set of stairs to explore.😊

wherever you go, whatever you do, have the best weekend! and it's friday saturday so some fun finds from around the world wide web:

these friendship necklaces are gorgeous.

do nothing for 2 minutes. try it!

wow this chaise.

lots of rug love here.

the prettiest outdoor chairs.

pastel pendants.

looking for a wow or unique piece for your home, lots of options here (those coffee tables!).

more coffee table goodness.

loving the look of this storage cabinet.

this tufted pineapple rug is fun.

pillow love.

for fall, i'd wear these these patent leather t-strap pumps wth everything.

subtly elegant, this monogrammed bag.

veeeery into stripes lately, just picked up this line & dot anna sweater.

drawn to so many beautiful ceramic pieces offered up by knotwork la, especially these rainbow on dark sky tumblers!  found (via)

accidents will happen...i love this! and the xray drawings?! wow!

enjoy!

tania rollond's ceramics

australian artist tania rollond is creating a line of ceramics that will stop you. originally concentrating in graphic design, tania realized a true zest for working with clay, and in response earned a master's of fine arts in drawing.

pairing the two talents and passions, tania combines her very free yet beautiful command of the use of line with her natural design sense of color and pattern combinations. the result is a fresh line of sculptural ceramics that to me, are like no other...

if you have time, take in this video by tania. she divulges her own artistic process in such a way that is seriously inspiring to all of us who are artistically inclined. enjoy!

ways to display

the australian-based shop mr kitly (named after founder bree claffey's cat) is chock full of carefully curated goods for the home, a "thoughtful and considered collection of functional objects in ceramic, wood, and metal" and my favorite part of what they offer (at least right now!) are their vases and vessels, offering up pretty ways to display cut flowers...

wouldn't these be pretty on a holiday table? also great gift ideas! just saying...enjoy!

the object enthusiast

emily and her simply beautiful on line shop, the object enthusiast offers up gorgeous hand-made fixtures and product that make amazing purchases for yourself or just really cool gifts too. have a look at some of my recent favorites and emily in action...

enjoy!