Pretty in Chartreuse

I l.o.v.e. Carey Mulligan's pleated chartreuse Proenza Schouler dress. It's not for everyone, but I think it looks stunning on her. Young, hip and lady like. It's a little more yellow than my new color obsession that is Pantone's warm olive 15-0646. I know, everyone is supposed to be into Fall colors right now...orange, brown, red, blah. This is so much more fresh don't you think?

Image via The Neo Traditionalist.

Have a Magical Weekend!

Image from *here*.

Splurge vs Steal

Splurge: Christopher Spitzmiller Aurora Double Gourd Lamp in Prussian Blue

$1990 from Belvedere

Steal: Robert Abbey Peacock Blue Ceramic Lamp 

$156 from Lamps Plus

Adelante Austin: Curb Service

Adelante Austin has turned a retrofitted 1967 airstream trailer into a mobile boutique. Their curb service trailer is available for trunk shows, tailgating or themed parties. How fun does that sound? Plus, the interior is adorable. Take a peek...

Images via Adelante Austin & Design Sponge.

More Mobile Cuteness...

Image Credits: Image #1 by Ralph Lauren via *here*; Image #2 via unknown; Image #3 by Jose Villa; Image #4 via Apartment Therapy; Image #5 via Nesting Newbies; Image #6 via *here*.

Pint Sized Fun

I had the pleasure of laying my eyes on one of these little cuties this past weekend. I was staying at a house that had one on their property as an extra sleeping solution. Genius, no? This peanut-sized DWR airstream is incredibly well designed and functional. It's compact, but all the necessary amenities are present. I'm a little smitten.

Images via DWR.

Inspiration Sheet: Eclectic Home Office

Last week I posted some inspiration images I've collected over the years of office spaces that I love. One of those images was the overwhelming favorite as gauged by all of your comments. I couldn't agree more as I love the mixture of textures, materials and balance of masculine and feminine shapes and objects. So, I've assembled a Get The Look scheme to help you all achieve the look of this room by yourselves. All you would need to do to personalize this space is take a trip to the flea market and scope out a quirky waste basket and containers for your pens/pencils/paperclips etc. You could also frame some of your favorite family photos or pieces of art and lean them up against the wall either on the desk or on the floor. It's casual but pulled together. Enjoy!

                                                

Sources: 

1. Black and White Abstract Painting: Nicole Cohen 

2. Silver Gourd Lamp by Barbara Cosgrove: Burke Decor

3. Mason Glass Top Desk: William Sonoma Home

4. Vintage Kilim: Ebay

5. Laila Rattan Chair: Blue Hand Home

6. David Hicks Linen Pillow in Citron: Clayton Gray Home

7. Serge Mouille One Arm Floor Lamp: DWR

8. Benjamin Moore Paint in Heavenly Blue

Eco Chic, Venice Beach

A friend of mine recently stayed in the Eco Cottages in Venice Beach with her family, and she had nothing but great things to say about it. You can choose between three cozy little beach bungalows that were recently renovated using all eco friendly products and locally procured goods. These sustainable vacation homes are each named differently and thus decorated according to their title. The Papa Hemingway has a warm and masculine energy to it while Aunt Zoe's Place is reminiscent of a 1940's lakeside cabin and Le Bebe is designed to evoke the decadence of 1960's Paris with a "candied Baroque" theme throughout. I am definitely going to check these out the next time I'm down in LA. Cottages run for $215-$250 a night. Rumor has it they even have beach cruisers you can borrow to ride around town...just like a local!

Images via venicebeachcottages.com 

Office Space: Round Up #2

Here's submission #2 for my office re-design inspiration. I pulled these out of the archives. I like each of these for very different reasons. Some are just styled to perfection, some are eclectic and look like an office you would really work in, and yet others appeal to me for inexplicable reasons. I just like the vibe. A couple things you should know before we start this together...

1. My office is also our dining room. 

2. We rent, so built-ins are a total pipe dream.

3. Our house is on a hill which settles constantly (ie our floors are NOT level), so nothing on wheels or    I'll roll away! 

4. An inspiration board is a MUST...but again, it's our dining room. What to do, what to do?

5. Storage, storage, storage.

I think I'll settle on a layout tomorrow or the next day and then let's go over the shopping/to do list so I can get this rolling. Have a great day...I'll be at jury duty. :/ (Am I the only person that gets summoned every single year? My files must be labeled sucker.) Enjoy the eye candy...

Photo credits: Image #1, #2, #4, #5 via Domino; Image #3 by Angie Hranowsky; Image #6 via Elle Decor; Image #8, #9 by Massucco Warner Miller via House Beautiful.

Office Space

Today I am totally sinking. It's getting so busy over here that treading water is an understatement. As the need to be more and more efficient increases I realize how many "holes" there are in my workspace. I'm in need of a total overhaul. I'm starting to gather inspiration for my work space re-design, and the office that jumped out at me was Betsy Burnham's featured in Lonny Magazine. Not only is it stylish and hip but it's functional and maximizes the existing space beautifully. Submission #1 for my dream space...

Images via Lonny Magazine.

Happy, Happy Weekend!

There is so much going on this weekend...dinner with the girls', the Blue Grass Festival, the Alameda flea market and a dinner party with old friends. What are you all up to? I hope your weekend brings you some adventure and excitement!

Photo from *here*.