oh hey, hi!

hey it's been a while! hoping you are enjoying the heck out of your weekend!

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i have been busssssssssy at work, it's that time of year at harvard. also changing jobs, so lots going on the past month! i may write a more personal post about that soon. i experienced sensations about job stuff/change that i didn't think i would. ok, enough about that for now.

my son is with me this weekend so we are off to the beach today to lay like a lump and watch the waves. that's it! and some fun finds from around the world wide web:

these pretties for the kitchen. and this pillow in pale pink.

veeeeeery into earthy sunset colors right now, so these sheets might be my next splurge. plus this furniture line, i could go crazy.

camping this summer? take along this suitcase grill.

yum.

this commencement speech is perfection.

these freshwater pearl drop earrings are gorgeous.

i'm currently reading this. have you heard him speak to oprah here? reminders we all need to hear.

and just picked up this book. can't wait. read more about the author here.

get married in a national park, amazing idea.

these pillow chairs are super fun for summer.

this floor lamp is a statement piece.

the most beautiful console i've ever seen.

a very wow kitchen table set.

a pretty kitchen backsplash.

loving this one piece swimsuit.

what? i want my office to feel like a vacation too!

are we forgetting how to cook our own food?

if you are in the mood for a chunky sandal, these are super pretty (but um, that price).

an oozy boozy gorgeous commercial interior.

such precious things here, my favorite is the noah the whale rattle.

omg these ice cream cones! i seriously want one!

enjoy!

hello! and happy weekend!

here's to hoping that you had a positive week! are you up to anything fun for the fourth of july weekend?

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my plans include staying cool (it's supposed to be hot and humid in the 90's this weekend), might take my first of the summer swims, i plan on eating an entire donut on sunday from my favorite donut shop, and possibly looking at a rescue dog (yes!). oh, and if you want a good suspense read for the beach, i just finished this while taking the train back and forth to work, sooooooo good. just saying!

and it's friday saturday, so some fun finds from around the world wide web:

this sparkle tank all summer long.

nice work.

beachy clothes.

want to get away?

yes.

it's blueberry season and this cobbler looks beyond delish!

just picked up these simple cuffs.

vintage love.

a gorgeous renovation.

really liking this desert color for summer.

really want this copper planter for my ever growing cactus.

48 & sea, very cool stuff. i like this alot for summer.

THE sweetest dress.

a very creative commercial facade.

her 2018 resort line is perfection.

pretty brass wall hooks.

liking these wooden ball hooks too.

a fun chest of drawers.

and it's officially summer, so these smores pops looks especially delish!

love, love LOVE these lights.

pillow love.

more.

very nice in white lacquer.

this red tasseled skirt, and looks so good on her.

these, in pink.

the sweetest towels, i want one of each.

this rug.

stackable.

super cute growth charts for kids.
enjoy!

cozy commercial spaces

i spoke with a number of people who went out to eat this past thanksgiving, and at some unusual places (one woman took her whole family to a chinese dumpling house!) and it got me thinking of where we choose to spend time and eat, to just be, with friends and family. what are we drawn to and why? when?

if i could design any "type" of space i would have to choose commercial spaces, they by far feel the most open and experimental as an initial blank canvas or stage, a chance to integrate wow pieces and a chance to get just a little bit daring...

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i found these commercial spaces cozy & serene today. spaces that i could easily spend a holiday meal while taking in what the designer(s) accomplished, what he or she was hoping to convey or instill in you as you spend precious moments there. i love that...enjoy!

eclectic furniture finds

if you are in the market for a few wow pieces in the world of furniture design (or just one), you are not at a loss for fabulous options. i thought i would round up a few eclectic finds for you, some of my current favorites...

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i'm repeating myself, but whether you are designing for residential or commercial spaces, whether they are spaces for others to enjoy, or strictly just you, adding one wow piece can catch the space off guard, keep it surprising, interesting, outstanding. just saying...enjoy!

reinhard dienes studio

situated in a european and colombian high end market, reinhard dienes studio offers up some exciting objects for your residential or commercial spaces. they caught my eye today, chock full of line, texture & color...

these were a few of my favorites. have a look here for more fun product from this design studio. rienhard dienes studio also offers up innovative consultation ideas, designing the whole space for you. that's exciting too. enjoy!

have a happy weekend!

how has your week been? it's been hot, lots of places, but a beautiful summer for sure!

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i've managed to consume a box of fudgesicles this week and plunked myself early in bed most nights, reading, with the fan blasting away. how have you stayed cool? i'd love to hear! have a happy (and cool!) weekend friends ;)

and it's friday, so some fun finds from around the world wide web:

i love this photo series of how your neighbors see you. reminds me of this, my favorite movie of all time.

how pretty is this top?

a cool idea, painting the interior of your front doors.

i love his portraits (especially of all of the artists!) and how everyone is virtually centered, and looking directly at him, you. his short films are terrific too, see them here.

this bangle!

a wow train station entrance in sweden.

such a fun lamp for a childrens' room.

i've been dancing around the house to get my days started on a positive note. wish i could move like this!

cool stools.

reaaaaly like these tables too.

the internet doing good things.

i LOVE all of the natural, quiet colors in this artist's feed.

going to try to make this, this weekend. yum.

loving these fishing hooks.

font love.

i really like the commercial design of this coffee shop.

a great do-it-yourself bench (those legs! and yes to yellow!).

this just made me laugh.

ok, these are gorgeous and look delish!

i SO wish i was in LA to see this!

it's been so hot, this is how i'd like to spend my weekend.

a pretty set of envelopes.
enjoy!

happy august! & workstead lighting

i'm loving this lighting find this monday, (and the name!) workstead...

founded in 2009 by stefanie brechbuehler and robert highsmith, workstead bases themselves between brooklyn new york and charleston south carolina focusing on "architectural and interior design, lighting, furniture and exhibitions."(see many of their impressive projects and commercial accomplishments here) but it is their brass lights that have captured my attention today.

as workstead describes their palette as "strong and rich, yet simple and efficient" i might also add in elegant here. there is something special about the lovely design of their brass lighting line, a rather sensual dance that is performed and accomplished between material and form, a keen understanding of each other's role in the overall design. and there are those times, as designers and artists, when we consider the work of our contemporaries, such as the lighting line that workstead is designing and producing and we say to ourselves, they've absolutely nailed it. in every way. this, for me, is one of those times. i love that! enjoy...

have a sweet weekend!

yeah for the weekend! do you have fun plans?

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i've been slowing it down this week, reading, sewing, getting outside, ALOT. trying to suck up these summer days/moments in every way imaginable. sometimes you have to force yourself to live slowly, to look around you, to smell the outdoors, to feel things that you sometimes take for granted. that's been my goal this week. yeah!

i'm almost finished with this book, so good! this intrigues me too and might be my next summer read. what are you reading these days? i'd love to hear! in between sipping rosé wine this weekend, i might check out some of these podcasts. have you become a podcast junkie? i bet it's easy to once you find some gems?

and it's friday! hooray! so some fun finds from around the world wide web?

did you see my post on this cause? for 30 days there is a discount!

this shark phone case is a riot.

a cheeky shirt.

etsy loving this ring!

would totally wear it with this navy summer jumper!

loving the simplicity of this bracelet.

you can make your own clouds? cool!

man, this commercial space got down right creative with their wall treatments. love this!

a cute gif.

vintage indian headdress bookends. i seriously need these.

sensational "sensible" heels. (especially loving this one!)

"it's beautiful here" coat rack (see it displayed here too).

creative spaces.

these gold shoes are on sale. my finger is on the purchase button.

a fun bookmark.

pretty embroidery patterns.

loving the way he shapes color with glass.

on the topic of aging and how beauty can be fleeting, i thought that this was kind of beautiful, in many ways.

this madrid bakery ceiling treatment is so simple and yet so amazing. look at how the lighting is incorporated flawlessly too!

this "bubble queen ring", be still my heart.

liking this long leather plant hanger.

michelle obama does carpool karaoke...yeah!
enjoy!

commercial spaces to love

designing for commercial spaces is admittedly my favorite. researching unusual materials & architects and the ways in which you can get slightly more daring and inventive when designing commercial spaces. there is something wildly freeing about commercial space design (at least to me!). the australian-based on line design publication yellowtrace is a go-to source for commercial design inspiration...

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i've selected a few recent favorites, commercial spaces from inside australia and from other select locations around the world. what has drawn me in particular to these spaces is the use of texture, of creating texture, or exposing existing raw texture or the addition of unexpected materials. then of course there is the selection of out of the ordinary product (lighting, seating etc. ) and color palette choices.

these are spaces i could spend time in today. lots of time. enjoy!