print nest

feeling nostalgic...

2011-06-10T15:12:00.000-04:00

because writing a thank you note or sending a card seem like vintage stuff nowadays. but oh how beautiful they can be...

dream books

2011-06-07T13:49:00.002-04:00

by far my ideal bookcase...

elaine fong : the very dapper man

2011-06-07T12:39:00.000-04:00

take a look at this gorgeous little treat from elaine fong...

yum

2011-06-07T12:34:00.000-04:00

This looks absolutely delicious and that photograph is gorgeous. Nothing like popsicles to get ya in the mood for summer....

the blues...

2011-05-18T18:06:00.000-04:00

summer afternoon

2011-05-18T14:38:00.000-04:00

Amidst the rain and 50-something degree weather, a girl can dream of summer naps in wonderful weather. these gorgeous photos via osamu yokonami

starfish dreams

2011-05-16T15:39:00.000-04:00

My dream beach house (a hut over the water, preferably) would have one or many of these. via beachgrasscottage.

come quick, summer

2011-05-16T15:25:00.000-04:00

In an effort to get into summer despite the unusually cold temps, here's some gorgeous stuff that's warming me up. via heyzee's delightful etsy.

Friday Foodies: Amazing Edible Buttons

2011-03-18T16:48:00.003-04:00

Hard to believe but YES you can actually eat these. To die for: sugar buttons from Etsy memberAndiespecialtysweets.

Cinque Terre Beauty

2011-03-10T22:45:00.003-05:00

Let's go traveling. (from manarola, cinque terre)

bubblegum girl

2011-02-24T16:35:00.000-05:00

beautiful. from zara illustrates.

bunny eggs

2011-02-23T19:49:00.002-05:00

these are the cutest eggs ever, just something to brighten up my day...

a yellow door

2011-02-17T20:03:00.000-05:00

so lovely! doors are often forgotten in a house or an apartment, i like that this one sets the tone for the entire room. it's so fresh and welcoming.

something sweet

2011-02-17T19:58:00.000-05:00

some much needed sweetness...via project wedding blog.

my fuzzy valentine's

2011-02-14T14:46:00.002-05:00

beautiful and bright, perfect for today...from this etsy shop.

dream villa

2011-02-14T14:44:00.000-05:00

this would be an ideal retreat. i love how bare it is, without feeling like an unlivable space. via cocokelley.

valentine's

2011-02-14T14:41:00.002-05:00

beautiful photo for valentine's day!.

bmine

2011-02-10T13:57:00.000-05:00

kate spade's bmine e-valentines are up. the valentines were commissioned form different artists (grant hamilton, joy cho, melissa ebert are a few) and are adorable. i picked out some of my faves, send out some love of your own here.

rebecca thuss

2011-02-10T13:23:00.000-05:00

i can't get over how beautiful rebecca thuss' work is. i absolutely love the colors and the simplicity of her styling. officially in love.

olive manna red delights

2011-02-08T17:51:00.000-05:00

adorable items and beautiful photos from olive manna on etsy. something about these pictures makes the most ordinary objects gorgeous. who knew masking tape could look so adorable...

current obsession : mary swenson photography

2011-02-08T13:05:00.000-05:00

beautiful, charming work, check out more of her stuff at her blog.

wishful thinking...

2011-02-08T12:57:00.000-05:00

today is a day for daydreaming...if i had this bathroom to get ready in every morning, i would probably make the effort and wake up an hour earlier. so pretty...

sunny & warm

2011-02-08T12:50:00.002-05:00

this is exactly where i'd be right now...

lovely sip o' tea

2011-02-07T13:54:00.002-05:00

something cute to start off monday with...via martha stewart weddings.

lola thomasina

2011-02-07T13:54:00.000-05:00

beautiful photography by lola thomasina, her work feels ethereal and fleeting. very pretty.

weekend flowers

2011-02-04T23:01:00.001-05:00

the perfect weekend brunch bouquet...via dress design decor

a sunny room

2011-02-04T17:28:00.000-05:00

absolutely stunning room. here's to hoping for a sunny weekend...photos via this fab flickr.

stripes

2011-02-04T17:24:00.000-05:00

there's something really elegant about big stripes on a wall. soft or bold colors, i love these statement walls, they can make a room feel cozy or chic.

friday foodies : milk to wash it down with

2011-02-04T16:07:00.001-05:00

taller than the tallest tea

2011-02-03T20:08:00.000-05:00

there's something surreal and beautiful about this really tall table set. usually i favor tiny objects, but these have a spot in my heart today...

current obsession : stripes, big & small

2011-02-03T19:59:00.000-05:00

hint o' pink

2011-02-03T18:04:00.000-05:00

no. 5 redone

2011-02-03T18:01:00.000-05:00

beautiful paintings of the classic perfume. can't remember where i found these...

outside in

2011-02-03T17:46:00.000-05:00

tress inside just make sense today...

a day for beautiful music

2011-02-03T17:13:00.002-05:00

...and lovely videos...this one is for j.crew's 2010 collection. i can watch this over and over and over again.

i will never love you more than singing in the shower

2011-02-03T17:11:00.005-05:00

a film for kate spade by kinga burza

inspiration : lace, letters & skirts

2011-02-03T00:43:00.000-05:00

beds & balloons

2011-02-02T14:52:00.004-05:00

a dream come true...

a chair to go, please

2011-02-01T19:17:00.000-05:00

funky suitcase chair, can't remember where i found this, but it's a strangely cute little thing...definitely a statement piece.

pinking of you

2011-02-01T19:15:00.000-05:00

from max wanger...

the writing on the wall

2011-02-01T17:56:00.000-05:00

the wallpaper from wall & deco is absolutely stunning...

wood carved roses

2011-02-01T15:29:00.000-05:00

beautiful and romantic...from bragging bags.

light & pink

2011-02-01T14:41:00.000-05:00

these pink light pendants are stunning. they'd add a great pop to a neutral or white room. from studio bel vetro.

lovely cottage shelf

2011-02-01T14:37:00.000-05:00

this is so funky, i need it. i'm a big fan of having glass jars for flowers and knick knacks everywhere. this shelf has a cut out for a glass jar or whatever else you want to fit in there. clearly, i need this. from old new again.

currently coveting : judy kaufmann prints

2011-02-01T14:28:00.000-05:00

there are lovely, i want them all. there's more at judy's etsy shop.

red hearts

2011-02-01T14:20:00.000-05:00

charming valentine's day goodies from kikky-k.

mouta cutting boards

2011-02-01T14:13:00.000-05:00

i want them all- perfect to put out food at parties. from mouta

nap time

2011-01-31T15:41:00.000-05:00

any one of these gorgeous daybeds would be ideal right now...

monday morning crisp

2011-01-31T14:00:00.000-05:00

beautiful and sunny

bath time

2011-01-29T17:30:00.000-05:00

decadent, cozy & minimal- all of them perfect.

friday foodies : hot chocolate

2011-01-28T14:45:00.000-05:00

...part dos. feeling cozy and wishing for a yummy bed.

inspiration : eric kass identities

2011-01-28T14:36:00.000-05:00

two beautiful and very different identities by eric kass. the first is a vintage-inspired beauty for a painter, the second, a clever one for a photographer. both of them stunning, love how each one speak's to the artist's field in a very clever way.

friday foodies : breakfast in bed

2011-01-28T13:46:00.001-05:00

wishful thinking on a sleepy friday morning...

sunny disposition

2011-01-28T13:29:00.001-05:00

another 'would be beautiful for summer' great find from urban outfitters.

grill'd to perfection

2011-01-26T16:03:00.000-05:00

awesome identity for grill'd, a hamburger spot in australia. their collateral is great, i love how they incorporate illustration in there.

take your pick

2011-01-26T15:51:00.000-05:00

these funky toothpick holders would be great for a summer bbq outdoors. i'm into little splashes and touches of pattern and color, these would do the trick to punch up a table. via the lovely amy moss at eat drink chic.

where they once were...

2011-01-26T14:05:00.000-05:00

charming plate and mug from baileydoesntbark.

leggy luxe

2011-01-26T13:37:00.000-05:00

tunstyle studios just redesigned nordstrom's hosiery packaging and it's so playful, fun and chic. the photography is really beautiful, but the typography is the best part about this. it's so funky and expressive.

blow out my chandelier

2011-01-25T20:45:00.001-05:00

great funky chandelier from the dry bar. the studio itself is adorable and really beautiful, take a look at their beautiful photos on their website, worth a look.

untitled

2011-01-25T19:32:00.003-05:00

beautiful, stark perfume packaging. i'm in love.

summer come quick

2011-01-25T19:02:00.000-05:00

thinking of a summer spent splish splashing by the pool, sipping cold cocktails and lounging on cushy chairs wearing big floppy hats.

vintage charm

2011-01-25T18:43:00.000-05:00

great vintage-inspired accessories from sumikoshop. they'd be the perfect finishing touch for an easy, breezy sunday brunch outfit.

seeing pink

2011-01-25T17:08:00.000-05:00

via souvenirs of a girl.

currently coveting : all ruffled up

2011-01-25T17:02:00.000-05:00

when it comes to ruffles, my thoughts are go big or go home. this is curtain clearly a must have. from urban outfitters.

pretty rough

2011-01-24T20:01:00.002-05:00

wood for home

2011-01-24T19:52:00.001-05:00

i'm really liking these anthropologie lamp and candle holder. i love the beautiful texture of the gold painted wood, and the roughness of the candle holder would be the perfect touch to punch up a delicate table.

and on that note...

2011-01-24T15:09:00.000-05:00

it's a mason jar kind of day. love this mason jar storage idea for a crafts room or by a desk...

mason jar chandelier

2011-01-24T15:01:00.001-05:00

i love this! i love the comfy feel to these chandeliers, they look elegant and charming. the last chandelier guy found at we design studios.

natural interiors

2011-01-23T21:40:00.005-05:00

I love this idea-using a painted tree branch to hang clothes. Beautiful exposed closet from love aesthics.

jamie oliver

2011-01-21T18:48:00.002-05:00

more beautiful packaging for jamie oliver by pearlfisher.

currently coveting : handmade weddings

2011-01-21T18:43:00.000-05:00

the book.

obsessed

2011-01-21T18:23:00.001-05:00

friday foodies : cheesy bread

2011-01-21T17:54:00.002-05:00

delish....

yummiest mail

2011-01-21T17:00:00.000-05:00

this would definitely make checking the mailbox more exciting. chocolate mail by toby ng should be real.

frame a frame

2011-01-21T14:50:00.000-05:00

i love these frame paintings by roy lichtenstein. i like my walls bare but i've been warming up to the idea of decorating. i like the idea of just hanging fabulous frames on the wall not necessarily framing anything, just a piece of the wall. these are clever and fun!

inspiration : caitlin mcgauley

2011-01-21T14:05:00.000-05:00

for the simple lines and charming colors. beautiful illustrations from caitlin mcgauley.

written bits

2011-01-20T20:06:00.000-05:00

i like the idea of adding a touch of something like this to soften up a clean and crisp room. they feel so personal and handmade, but they still look elegant and contemporary. these beautiful handwritten thumbtacs and mug are from etsy.

cup of nice

2011-01-20T19:32:00.000-05:00

because the weekend is almost here...

dreamcakes

2011-01-20T18:50:00.004-05:00

oh happy day, my dreams have come true! leopard print and gingham cupcake liners from divine baking supplies on etsy.

oh the romance...

2011-01-20T17:22:00.000-05:00

everything from the nouveau romantics reminds me of beautiful, romantic fall days that should end in something big and theatrical like a proposal or a tragic death (or both, I'm feeling dramatic today). this beautiful set up would be the perfect backdrop for two people to meet and fall in love in. or maybe break up...can't make up my mind today...

tied up & sparkly

2011-01-20T17:05:00.001-05:00

beautiful accesories from michelle rahn. gorgeous shot!

for the love of gingham...once again

2011-01-20T16:52:00.000-05:00

indulging in more of everything gingham...these beautiful paper goods from stripe & field are at the top of my wish list.

motorman chocolate lager

2011-01-20T16:33:00.000-05:00

fresh and simple packaging from freshthrills. love the inspiration behind it (read it at lovely package).

beauty

2011-01-19T19:06:00.001-05:00

iain crawford's work is amazing. there's a lot of beautiful shots, but these are my two favorites.

here sometimes

2011-01-19T18:11:00.000-05:00

beautiful packaging by triboro design. there's something really beautiful and ethereal about the interrupted typography.

mikey burton logos

2011-01-19T18:04:00.000-05:00

i love mikey burton's work, currently obsessed with. his site is worth checking out. here's a few of my favorite logos of his.

kate spade

2011-01-19T17:43:00.000-05:00

in love with kate spade's new campaign. the combination of the bright colors and the bricks is nice and unexpectedly chic. wouldn't expect any less from the queen of all things lovely.

inspiration : lilac & leopard

2011-01-19T17:40:00.000-05:00

for the rich colors and textures. also, feeding my obsession with all things leopard. beautiful images from coco + kelley.

currently coveting : lisa jones prints

2011-01-18T15:57:00.001-05:00

no need to explain why. must have. found here.

jcrew & confetti

2011-01-18T15:52:00.001-05:00

i always ooh and ahh over j.crew's window displays and the styling of their photos. a couple of years ago they filled their window displays for spring with ice cream cones in beautiful patterns- had a mild heart attack over that much cuteness. for the holidays they paired up with confetti system and quite possibly outdid the ice cream cones, which i didn't think was possible. here's a sample of the good stuff. there's more at jcrew.com.

daily purchase drawings

2011-01-17T19:24:00.000-05:00

these beautiful little drawings by kate bingaman burt document her every purchase (obsessive cosumption is her book about this project). documenting someone's life through the things they buy is such a telling thing. maybe a little scary for those of us who partake in retail therapy more often than we'd like to admit. here's a few of my favorites.

currently coveting : nostalgia bath & body

2011-01-17T18:59:00.000-05:00

i can't stop looking at these beautiful soaps and bath products by nostalgia. just adding one of these to my bathroom would add that touch of over-the-top cute and the pop of color that i've been looking for. they're perfect, and i want them all.

enormous champion

2011-01-17T18:37:00.000-05:00

beautiful prints and cards from enormous champion. really nice stuff...

funky frame decals

2011-01-17T18:22:00.001-05:00

I've always wanted a chalkboard wall. In my imaginary country cottage I'd have an imaginary craft room filled with fresh flowers, and a chalkboard wall and a beautiful assortment of these frame decals. one day... via shannamurray.

heart posters

2011-01-17T17:32:00.000-05:00

i love these! they're so simple, but really they have nothing more and nothing less than exactly what these posters need. via elasticco.

friday foodies : lemon obsessed

2011-01-14T20:34:00.000-05:00

crisp and fresh images, via design sponge

paint & pretty

2011-01-14T20:30:00.000-05:00

inspiration : vintage bus pass

2011-01-14T20:26:00.000-05:00

...for the colors, textures and type.

picnic kind of mood

2011-01-14T14:34:00.003-05:00

it's a warm day in LA today. I've been happily enjoying the cool, winter(ish) weather and i'm still in a winter state of mind so I wouldn't mind if the sun went away for just a bit longer. however, days like these make me look forward to spring and summer. i've been obsessed with all things gingham lately but i'm holding out until spring time to break it all out. there's something really wholesome and fresh about it, always puts me in a good mood.

black & white

2011-01-14T14:22:00.002-05:00