quiet time

I am looking forward to a weekend of happy laughing children, quiet lazy mornings, and a Saturday night glass of wine out on the front porch with my husband. [Happy Weekend all]

image. house beautiful

what's black + white

kate spade

adore these sweet fall looks

1.new town ida

2.madeleine dot balloon sleeve bow blouse

3.bisous ruffle placket blouse

4.madeleine paulina cardigan

5.madeleine tabitha coat

( I simply love the look of a slight crop with patent flats)

my+list

shimmer paisley lawn dress, worn with a cardigan + scarf belted - the socks
stretch twill minnie pant worn just like this

stadium cloth winnie jacket. I adore the yellow grey mix.




downtown denim trouser, everyday perfect, flats, boots + heels
jcrew

time well spent

gumdale house.black&spiro

well..we did something last night we shouldn't have. Show homes. Usually they don't even phase me, they make me appreciate my home even more than I already do. But the 8th and last one we walked through last night caught my attention. I really don't have the desire to go through the building process again..but I know we probably will. [I'm too darn picky, and we don't have the time or energy to renovate]

Now I'm not saying we are doing anything in the near future.. but the wheels are turning now. The problem with us, is that we are used to moving. often. It all started while Kevin was still playing hockey. We have lived in 9 different homes in 8 years. Woah. I didn't even realize it was that many until I counted.

The thing with this house was the layout. A good one is hard to find. Especially when you add 2 little girls into the mix. They need space. period. and they have stuff. oh do they have stuff.

The clincher for me though..was the kitchen. I will not even pretend that I like to cook. I don't. But the kitchen in a home is the deal maker or breaker for me. The island must have been 15 feet long. All white. With drawers on both sides. Sigh.

Here's the next problem.. once we get something in our heads [ and Kevin liked it as much as I did] we usually find a way to make it happen. Oh god. You may be getting a cute change of address card in the mail in 8 months. :)

I need some inspiration for our master bedroom. There are 3 rooms left in our house that I am not satisfied with. #1 is our room. I am enjoying the calmness of this room shown in house & home. My dear sister even offered to paint for me.. xo her! I am thinking a very pale grey?

the house that Windsor built

enjoy this peek into the beautiful home of designer Windsor Smith.
relaxed comfortable family living with balance

a stunning combination of bold print, subtle colors and feminine touches

love the hints of pink, crisp black walls and cozy arm chairs at the table

speaks for itself, doesn't it?

remember this one?

architecturally stunning
so fresh + crisp

see the interview here

changing seasons

1. oversize chronograph watch

2.bromley flat boot

3.uptown astor satchel

4.trench

all by michael kors

the leaves on my new little tree are already starting to turn+it's my birthday tomorrow..two signs that autumn is just around the corner. Wasn't back to school shopping your favorite time of the year? It's always been mine [fall that is] warm sweaters+sunny cool days.

todays hint of pink

a must add to your gallery wall.

Beautiful silhouettes by le papier studio

[ my mom still has one of our family from when my sister and I were little and visited Disneyland, some things are forever classic!]

gallery+wall

Whether it's family photo's, a collection of prints or mirrors- there is nothing better than a large impact gallery. These 4 photo's from living etc show wonderful groupings. Random+measured.

Check here at Pottery Barn for more great inspiration!

unlock the past

image.flickr

Thinking of Charleston South Carolina actually makes me breathless. Having only visited a couple of times, I was lucky enough to explore the historic downtown, meeting street, the battery, water front and tour a working plantation [ saw rows of slave quarters, rivers to transport cotton & there was a wedding reception being held as we left .cool]. I picked cotton, ate fresh seafood, walked through antique shops, visited cemetery's...there is so much history and well.. history there. Every where you turn you imagine what the city has faced..war,slavery,devastating hurricanes. The homes are truly spectacular in how they are built tall and narrow, with rows of windows and balcony's 3 storeys up. You imagine ghosts and politics and love stories.

Each home has a story to tell. And I would give anything to hear it.

This fall there is a home and garden tour. sigh

todays hint of pink

Adore the worn wood floors, painted trim + long narrow harvest table. I would love to see what the garden looks like right outside those perfect doors!

image.living etc

gumdale+house

a little more inspiration from black&spiro

there is so much to love in this home.

black & spiro

I have to share this website with you! I was over at marley & lockyer, and one of the last posts was on the interior design firm black&spiro. If you are looking for inspiration, look no further. I am mesmerized with the portfolio. What stunning rooms, collections and vignettes. Thanks M&L for sharing!

oh how I love Kelly Wearstler wall paper








so funky to have 2 different mirrors!

brownstone

[A while back I posted a few pictures from the home of Jenna Lyons, enjoy a few more]

A lovely tour of Jenna Lyons beautiful 4 story Brooklyn brownstone. An amazing home by the creative director of jcrew. To see the whole Living Etc article click here.

can I put this entire room on my+list?

such great use of color

Love the eclectic chairs, painted cabinet, and of course the antlers :)

beautiful.

a little inspiration

how fun! Found these bright + inspirational napkins at Charlotte Moss. What a great addition to breakfast!

todays hint of pink

christian louboutin satin bow kiss lock clutch

stunning.

last years winners

A few of my favorites from the contest winners last year. All images courtesy of Canadian House and Home.