:: vision ::

love this photo. 
i want some "nerdy" glasses. 

thesartorialist.blogspot.com

:: fashion blues...and gold ::

when i saw this

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it made me think of this.

:: grellow from garance ::

www.garancedore.fr

it's fashion week!

:: gray wool + yellow trim = aw ::

my sister sent me an email with "thought of you" in the subject link and a link to this chair in the body.

yep!

katepritchard.etsy.com

:: chairs, chairs, chairs ::

ohhh, my! such amazing chair goodness. i would gladly and happily accept each and every one of the classic beauts and display them somewhere, anywhere in my house!

thingsorganizedneatly.tumblr.com
via the links on this post

:: lovely work space ::

not sure which i love more, those rustic tables or the super cool & colorful chairs.

blog.freepeople.com via bluemossgirls.blogspot.com

:: colorful cabinets ::

via ishandchi.blogspot.com

:: colors of new york ::

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:: grellow galas ::

alwaysablogsmaid.com via libby james ::
martha stewart living via cup of jo

:: fashion blues ::

my favorite shot from fashion week so far: helena christensen and my best bud (wink), michael stipe.

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:: bathroom barn door #3 ::

i just came across another terrific take on this yellow bathroom barn door that i love so much - and it's even better than the last (and maybe better than the first). i cannot tell you how much i love the wall color, the headboard (made of the same wood as the door), the throw, the pillows. it's so warm and cozy, yet modern and non-fussy.

i want to give this room a big hug followed by a high five.

housetweaking.com
click here for how-to part 1

:: one thing leads to another ::

from nude dresses to flutter sleeves to long sleeves to emerald green - there was plenty of overlapping with cuts and colors (or lack of) on the carpet last night at the golden globes. i think the award for most popular trend goes to the neutral/blush-tones gowns. (there were a ton!)

:: vehicle for style ::

anthropologie.com
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that chair! that luggage! that quilt!

:: the sweetest sweet ::

"from the start i instantly made up my mind that you're the sweetest sweet that can be found"
- honeysuckle rose

when i think "honeysuckle" i think of a smell first, then a taste.

color comes third and it's a creamy yellow (sort of a combination of milky white and buttery yellow blossoms).

i have to keep thinking to picture pink flowers.

so it's a good thing i'm not in charge of naming pantone colors. or the color of the year, for that matter, since the official pantone color of 2011 is...honeysuckle!

the first photo (via flickr) makes my mouth water. i think i'm going to plant some honeysuckle in my backyard and let it go wild (as though i would have a choice). seems like 2011 would be a good year for that!

:: yes, please ::

my sister sent me a link to this yellow & gray infinity scarf. some of my favorite words, together. many more color combos - just click on the image to purchase and see more.

:: well, color me happy ::

("...there's a sofa in here for two!")

elledecor.com

:: cute quilts ::

i really like the look of these quilts. modern, fresh, bright...and my fav colors.

carsontoo.etsy.com via youaremyfav.com

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:: autumn textures ::

michael kors via the sartorialist :: rory o'bryen :: aubz56

:: interpreting inspiration ::

remember this awesome door (and bathroom and bedroom and...)?

my sister just sent me this picture from a local mls listing. what great interpretation and implementation!

:: love wood grain ::

i love how faux wood grain can feel sleek & modern, quirky, retro, tacky, funny, warm - depending on the use or setting. i'm planning on staying away from at least one of those descriptions, but am incorporating some nifty wood grain goodies into my house.

i recently got this stick lamp for target (on sale for $14.99 less the $5 i found in the parking lot on my way in!) and love it on my living room bookshelf. i had it for about a week before i even turned it on and i like it even more when it's illuminated.

i got some of this contact paper last year when i was thinking of doing a ceramic wood tile backsplash in my kitchen. i cut strips of the contact paper the size of hard-wood planks and put it up to see if i wanted to go with the wood tiles. (i decided to color-block paint the backsplash, instead. for now.) i'm thinking of using the leftover paper for some gift-wrapping ideas this Christmas.

this plate (an old urban outfitters find) hangs on my kitchen wall, combining my love of wood grain and cute little birds.

* i haven't actually spent the $5 i found. it's still in my back pocket, freshly laundered, and might not ever leave. feels like some sort of good luck charm to me now.