have a terrific weekend!

soooooo...was your week as long as mine?

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well we've made it to the weekend! so there's that... what are you up to? anything fun? i have a serious craving to get off the grid for a day, away from phones, social media checking, breathe fresh air, listen, not talk, look out. you will probably find me here one of the days, doing just that. i hope that your weekend is everything that you want it to be.

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

these bookends, in pastel pink.

perfect. etsy love.

these look delish (even though it's not valentine's day).

ooh, so does this!

wow, this looks amazing to watch.

this rug would freak me out every day.

loved this "workout".

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this one too.

wanting this prism sun catcher.

leading into winter (dry) weather, i might pick up this nutrient mist.

i want every single blouse here.

more velvet crushing.

a pretty ponytail.

this rocky road tablecloth is everything.

i need this chair.

this chair too.

loving this floor lamp and that hot red cord.

new pillow love.

want to display your plants in amazing ways? start here.
enjoy!

have a fantastic (long) weekend!

hey! you made it to the long weekend! what are you up to? anything fun?

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i'm attempting to pack this weekend with all things that make me feel happy. i just saw him last night (ahhhhmazing!), really want to see the florida project, and my son is coming up to stay for the weekend, might hop on this, then hop off and grab dinner. can't wait.

i hope that your weekend is everything that you want it to be! and it's friday saturday, so some fun finds from around the world wide web:

i take candid photos while i'm on the train heading to boston most days, so of course i love this nyc series! and he has a book!

mad for this cropped cable cardi in jungle green...(um, but not the price).

she's launching a bedding line, can't wait!

his stunning armchair in white linen.

cute.

this primary colors night light is just the best.

i just really like these.

bead loving.

a super fun rainbow shelf.

what he is doing with venetian glass.

i'm kind of really into sweatshirt dresses for fall. this one looks super comfy (& cute!).

love her "everyday" napkins.

the prettiest doormat.

my beach blanket for next summer.

speaking of loving summer, i just purchased this surf shacks coffee table book. beachy goodness.

would wear this "day heel" everyday. want one in every color!

loving this simple wine glass set.

i like it spiked.

anyone who knows me knows that i'm a smoothie junkie, so this is dangerous.

these african sisal utility baskets, i could use these everywhere at home!

simple, beautiful.

no.

organic play dough.

want this prism top, bad.

to add to my current cheeseboard loving craze.

these origins earrings are do die for.

just a really fun iphone case.
enjoy!

do you own a home?

and if so, what was it you were looking for that sold you?

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was it the location that drew you to it? the style? or was it just a feeling that you can't explain, something that just pulled at you and said this is it, this is home? as i get older, i'm finding my tastes changing...and sometimes in pretty surprising ways. it's not that i've strayed too far from my original dreams or desires, but they have interesting twists now, views and attractions that my younger self would have never predicted.

i've never owned a home. and it's not that i haven't wished to, the right time, the right place/space just hasn't presented itself. or maybe i'm feeling a little less wanderlust and a little more planted. anyway, just thinking out loud. i'd love to hear your home buying feedback. enjoy!

new lighting love from atelier areti

i've posted about atelier areti in the past, the austrian/french sister design duo, each accomplished academics, students of architecture, art history, archaeology and design. today it is their new lighting line that has stopped me in my light loving tracks, the simplicity yet complexity of each piece, i just can't stop looking at them...

the design line exhibits hints at fine sculpture or a nod to a luxury jewelry line, the lights are familiar yet exotic, they are stunning in their own right. simple shape and line, the way they have forced the connectivity of natural forms into something so brilliant is perfection. just saying...enjoy!

monday impact

why not start of the week with some impact furniture? i have just the line, offered up by the french luxury design line of hervé van der straeten, chock full of "bold variations of form, contrasting materials and defiant, pure volumes"....

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hervé van der straeten first became known for his jewelry design and collection...but has since gained considerable attention for his works in bronze, glass, porcelain as well as a variety of other exquisite materials incorporating those into a very special furniture and lighting design line.

in my opinion there are times when designing residential or commercial interiors, that the space actually begs for a wow piece, something special to take center stage, or to ground the space, or to throw it off, perfectly. hervé van der straeten's designs are simply wow, in material, in design, in the overall presence each offers to any space. i love that! enjoy...

table talk.

tables, whether they be small side tables or slightly larger coffee tables, they are like pillows to me...i often want to change them out or rotate them around the house. they offer a quick and easy change of style & pace to spaces. they offer texture and height, they accent and almost ground spaces in easy ways. i really could just have a whole house full of tables. kidding. sort of...

i've rounded up a short list of a few very recent favorites to share, in case you are a table junkie too...

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enjoy!

happy holiday weekend!

wishing you a (relaxing) happy holiday weekend friends!

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what are your holiday plans? are you travelling or staying put? i'd love to hear! my son is staying with me this weekend and i hope to wrap up in blankets christmas eve, eat lots of cake and cookies and watch this version of a christmas carol, it's my absolute favorite! i hope that however you celebrate this weekend it is special and with those you love.

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

i bought this wooden robot puzzle for my son for christmas...(secretly hoping he'll create a short animated film with him).

the 10 best books of 2016, according to the new york times book review.

etsy love.

very random, but i so want these metallic shorts.

the prettiest ruffled dress.

stained glass succulents.

a clever way to serve shots at a party.

& this cardamom cocktail looks delish!

this blush sweater is pretty, especially the way she wears it.

sweet handmade ornaments.

i want to take this walk in the woods for sure.

looking for a pretty red lipstick for the holidays? these are lovely.

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this i found intriguing, "on a calm life".

a sweet space.

wow, this dress.

this moon barrette is perfection.

ok, and whoa, these boots. i. need. them. that's all...

a cozy claret dressy sweater.
enjoy!

articolo architectural lighting

australian-based articolo is offering up some seriously beautiful architectural lighting. and i was particularly drawn to their collection of wall sconces and the soft curvy theme running through them...

these lights are elegant yet sturdy & strong in appearance, built well and easy on the eyes. you could place these sconces in virtually any space or place and they would fit, they are versatile and timeless. i love that...enjoy!