Have a Good Weekend

Hope everybody has a fun Halloween planned, Derick and I will be dressing up as Bonnie and Clyde. Hes such a good sport.  

Project

I have been wanting to make a new skirt for a wile, and I think I will this week end. I waned something fall-ish so I was thinking a warm fabric. I love this one from Anthropology

Happy Friday

1010 Project

Victoria Hannan asked 10 photographers from around the world to each take 10 photos on 10-10-10, her self as well, and this was the outcome. I had this post planned for today but Joanna from A Cup of Jo beat me to it. I wasn't going to post it, but I couldn't resist, I wanted the week to end on a happy note. Enjoy

LIFE

Oh LIFE how I love thee, let me count the ways:

1 Audrey Hepburn

2 Grace Kelly

3 Dancers in tutus

4 Times Square.  

Oh man Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly in the same photo, can the universe withstand so much fabulous

Why is it that the famous never seem to age? Then again, if they didn’t look like a fountain of youth, we would all probably be disappointed.

Painting

I did this painting a while ago but just decided to hang it in my living room. I have always liked it and it was just sitting somewhere in my parents house so, I took it and hung it. 

My mom thinks it looks like Barbie

Joardan

I came across this furniture design group while I was surfing the web and just had to post this sofa. It is by Jardan Australia, an Australian (to point out the obvious) design group that produces stylish, contemporary, and (according to the website) comfortable furnishings. This is the sofa that got my attention because, well, its bright yellow. 

 

Rendering

I have a home file on my desktop where I keep photos of inspiration. I had this in there, for who knows how long, because I liked the color of the wall covering. I want to paint my next room a gray/blue color and I liked the white leather lounge as it pops off the dark color. The photo had beige carpeting under the rug, but seeing as how this is my rendering, I decided to give the room wood floors. I think it looks better, but don’t tell.  

COLOR

Aren’t these photos amazing. Its part of the Lets Colour Project. Starting in March 2010, The Let’s Colour Project brought color to Brazil, France, the UK and India. The local communities joined in painting schools, streets, homes and squares. I love that this group took it upon themselves to bring color to the world. 

Lust List

I’m loving West Elm right now. The combination of all their neutral, highly textured, finishes and the dark colors make a cozy combination. I don’t know if I could do a faux fur pillow, but it all looks inviting and comfy.    

Happy Friday

Well its the end of another week. I rearranged the flowers I got from Derrick last weekend and I think they look quite nice. I have a friend who is getting married this Saturday and Derrick and I are going to have lots of fun at the wedding. Hope you all have a fun weekend planned.

I Swoon

How fantastic is the work by Yulia Brodskaya. I have seen her work here and there but just stumbled on her websight today. Yulia is an artist and illustrator born in Moscow, Russia but currently lives in UK. She is very well-known  for her astonishing, elegant and detailed paper illustrations. I'm sure you can all see why.

More Books

My last post on books and organization got me thinking about home libraries. It would be fabulous to work in a space like any one of these lovely, studious home libraries filled with words and information.

Domino Magazine

Domino Magazine

M.A. Belle

I love the top photo. It makes me want to read a book (or finish one of the three that I'm reading now).

The Classics

As a self proclaimed classic film junkie, I have become a frequent watcher of Turner Classic Movies. For those who don’t know it, TCM is a cable station that plays classic movies the way they were meant to be seen, uncut and commercial free. Because it is October, they have a number classic horror pictures coming up in the line up. I have always liked these films for their terrible costumes, acting, and “special effects”. You can look through the line up on their website. TCM has a great sight full of information, trailers, merchandise, you name it. Check it out.   

  

Closeted

I can not even begin to describe the level of emotion I feel when I look at this closet in this months issue of Lonny Magazine. Then I look at mine....sigh

Thats 30 pairs of shoes folks

Books

Lonny magazine

I have become a fan of the this organizational trend of grouping books in like colors. I wish I had enough books to do this but, alas, I do not. I wonder if they've read all of those?

Rendering Practice

I did a few renderings this week for some practice. I found an image on Mochatini that I liked and thought I would render it. This is how it turned out.

This one was done from an unknown location. I had the picture in my inspiration file and thought I would render it. I think it would be nice to have a room with a view and a patio. The room looks relaxing and quiet; I just hope its not facing the afternoon sun. Been there, done that...... not fun...... HOT.

Lust List

Element Clay Studio has a collection of very interesting ceramics by Heather Knight. Her sculptures and bowls are inspired by the sea as evident in her work. She makes bowls, wall tiles, and a number of other objects. I would be happy with any one of her ceramics.

Happy Friday

 

Its the end of the week and I hope you all have fun plans for the weekend. Derrick has his nephew for the weekend so we will have our hands full keeping the little tike amused. We will be carving pumpkins, making cookies, watching movies, and causing a ruckus. It should be lots of fun.

I’m feeling a little......... DOTTY

How cute are these tights from Kate Spade and J.Crew. I want both of them, they're perfect for fall.

Rendering

Rendering

I have been doing more rendering lately with the idea of improving my skills. I have been scouring the internet looking for fabulous spaces to practice on. I found some lovely rooms by Rosy Levy. The muted pallets are nice after seeing room after room of brightly colored, heavily patterned creations. Her spaces had a richness and simplicity to them wile also having some unexpected elements. 

Lighting File

Hudson Furniture inc has some interesting lighting. The silver, sparkling chandeliers and lamps with their hard meets soft is very cool. I could see there lighting in any décor.

Room of the Week

I am in love with this kitchen and its from IKEA.