wall paper



"old" stationery


travel tags



notebook with wooden pen


I found some beautiful stationery and notebooks at a local boutique in town. They were created by a korean design firm, o-check design graphics. Immediately I was drawn to the subtle color and typography, all done with a delicate sense of restraint. Their website was cool, make sure you don't miss the additional images once you click on an item, they feature the detail and beauty of each item. I liked their monthly wall paper options as well, you can download all 12!

image and information: and-spring.com

My husband found this reference for me for Dd, and he felt like it had the vibe that I might be going for with my shop idea. Of course when I saw who designed the store, it makes me roll my eyes and wonder if Andy Spade can do any wrong?! I am totally loving the look and feel they captured in the space. Partners & Spade is a shop/gallery on the weekends and an advertising and branding studio by day. I love the collection of globes and all the clean white walls and tables.

images and information thanks to remodelista.com

What a beautiful shape, and an unexpected usage! This clothing hook, made of maple and created by Anna Thomas, is called Monsieur Dressup, and "helps maintains the delicacy, integrity, and shape of a shirt or scarf."

image and information: loyalloot.com

This pretty sweet, naturally harvested new growth wood FM radio gets even better with age. A recommended oiling gives it a richer vibe. Loving the modern, yet retro feel.

images and information: areaware.com

Loving this recycled wood plant stand. I like the elegance of the metal legs. $169 at Smith & Hawken.

images and information: Smith & Hawken

When I think back, the point of this blog was to help me find my visual style; what I like, what makes my stomach do a flip of excitement. In the end, I don't think I am really surprised to find out that I would say I am "extremely traditional". My passion for furniture design began with a book on Modern Design given to me by my aunt and uncle, but I always find myself gravitating to images like the ones above. I am really loving the warmth of the yellow, gold and bone whites of the kitchen. The lakeside home in the image above is located in Maine, the most gorgeous state I have ever been to, and that house, to me, is stunning. As we shop for a home in our lakeside town, it is hard not to let my mind wander to finding a home like that...I know, reality check!

image and information: (kitchen) House Beautiful (house) absolutelybeautifulthings

Learn something new this summer, this cute kit gets you started down the path of learning to write chinese. How cute...and kind of strange...

image and information: www.urbanoutfitters.com