Loving: Golden Interiors

It's funny how your tastes change isn't it? Not too long ago I would've poo-pooed me if I suggested that gold in an interior was anything other than gaudy and old-fashioned (and not in a good way). But now... my eyes are opened to the gorgeousness of a bit of bling. The best part about adding a bit of gold to your home? Swing by the hardware store for a can of spray paint then to goodwill for a cheap mirror or metal side table and you've got yourself a bit of magic.




images from top left: brocade chest of drawers // table setting // hallway mirror // mirror installations // gold poufs // metal chair // headboard // gold couch // coffee table // wallpaper // fireplace // office // tree // drapes // zebra rug // pendants

Listen To This: Dawn Landes

This is such a sweet video and song. It really gets me in a summer mood (which is good for you Americans but rather frustrating for me as I head into Winter). No matter what season, it gives you that warm fuzzy feeling and that's a great way to start a weekend. So, enjoy!

dawn landes // straight lines

Pack Your Bags — The Lark House

Oh. My. Gosh. You and I are learning about this amazing getaway together... I had no idea that the gorgeous store (and retail supplier) Lark offers a retreat house in Daylesford, Australia. I first became familiar with Lark through the boutique I work at and I've adored everything I've seen. So obviously I'm head-over-heels in love with this sweet 1860's home decorated and maintained by Lark. The house is available for up to 8 people (four beds, two baths) and looks to be quite spacious. If you can get out there, do! That goes for me too...



Here's the problem I see with this particular holiday rental: they'd have to evict me because I'm certainly not going willingly...
images from: the design files and the lark site

At The Design Blog: Krystal + Richard

I'm featuring a new wedding stationery design over on the Hello My Dear Design blog today. Check it!

(images from Calli B)

Loving: Yellow + Navy

I really love yellow and navy together—it's so cheery but accommodates a bad day which is very important. It's a common enough color combination that you can find a cushion or other accent homeware item in order to bring the idea into the room without having to commit to a yellow or navy wall. In fact, it's probably better to keep it little more subtle - a little goes a long way with this combination I think. Here are some interiors that got it right.



images from top left and across: blue lamp // yellow stools // yellow ottoman // yellow table // yellow door // blue patterned couch // blue door // "rock" // hydrangeas // blue wall // patterned yellow chairs // yellow couch

Cheree Berry: Stationery, Shop + (Another) Sweet Celebration

Cheree Berry is a design company located in St. Louis, Missouri. I've been a fan of their work for a couple of years now and was so excited to see their gorgeous office/shopfront featured on 100 Layer Cake. Of course it's just as charming and sweet as the designs these ladies produce.

Love it all—especially the pompoms as curtain swags. So darn clever. Don't you love their stationery? I'm seriously thinking I need that horse card.
Aren't we lucky that the lovely Cheree (and her husband Luke of course) had their wedding featured in Martha Stewart Weddings?! So many pretty details. And that amazing "just married" backdrop is a definite addition to my "I wish that were mine" file.

Shop images from 100 layer cake // stationery from minted and redstamp // wedding images from martha // visit the cheree berry website

Jed + Jillian + Some Ferocious Beasts

I saw this wedding featured on Green Wedding Shoes not too long ago and I was immediately in love. The Natural History Museum in Los Angeles is such a unique and gorgeous place to hold an event— yes the polar bear is a bit ominous, but overall the space has a great Wes Anderson feel to it (in the best possible way). I think you'll dig it.



Weren't those masks a good idea? So clever these two. Read about the day in the bride's own words at GWS and be sure to visit the amazing photographers blog to see more snaps as well as some other great photos.