ten images of inspiration : dress me up.

Have a great weekend everyone! It is time for me to go get some much needed sleep (and dream of fabulous costume parties...)













Sources (from top to bottom): Brigitte Sire, Ngoc Minh Ngo, Riitta Konen, Nancy Neil, Denise Grunstein, Chiara Romagnoli, Annie Collinge, Alicia J. Rose, and Polly Wreford.

flickr friday : five senses.

A special Flickr Friday post this week: I have decided to participate in Five Senses Friday (click on the link to find out everyone else who plays along.) If you do it too, just post a link in the comments!

This week, these things have been filling my senses...


1. Untitled, 2. Rain, 3. well, and pretty little soaps, 4. messy morning baking, 5. coffee for green week, 6. fabulous thrifted vintage, 7. Puttin' on the spritz!, 8. Untitled, 9. fall snack, 10. Untitled, 11. About butterfly and tea, 12. candy blossoms, 13. quilt, 14. yum, 15. her hair is getting so long, 16. saturday bath, 17. Music is love in search of a word., 18. white asparagus soup, 19. Girl, You Cry., 20. pause

Row one, Seeing:
-cherry blossoms blooming all over Portland. This afternoon when we drove over the Burnside Bridge, I was in complete awe of the amount of pink lining the riverfront.
-deep, dark rain clouds. It seems like ever since spring officially began, it has been gloomy and wet every single day.
-beautiful treasures inside even more gorgeous antique/home shops.
-my messy, messy house. I really need to get it all back together.

Row two, Smelling:
-coffee brewing. I have been going through so much coffee this week, but oh, how can I resist that smell?
-that certain thrift store smell. I sort of love it, especially when it comes to vintage linens and aprons.
-one of my favorite perfumes, which I am almost out of. And yes, it's true, I usually always smell of baked goods.
-peppermint soap. It makes my skin all tingly and the bathroom smell like a candy store.

Row three, Tasting:
-the best ever pumpkin bread, purchased at Bakery Bar this afternoon. It was covered in cream cheese icing and was absolute perfection.
-bagels. They have been my breakfast three times this week. Sundried tomato ones are my favorite.
-black tea with honey & cream. Other than coffee, it's really all I drink.
-candy, especially licorice. I bought a huge tub and cannot stop eating it.

Row four, Touching:
-my new (old) vintage quilt, recently purchased at an estate sale. It is so comfortable and makes it even harder to get out of bed in the morning.
-frosting on my fingers. Easily one of my favorite feelings (especially when followed by licking it off.)
-baby hair. Having it pressed up against my cheeks is especially nice.
-hot baths. I take one almost every night, or at least just soak my feet. It soothes my muscles and gives me much needed alone time with my magazines and notebook.

Row five, Hearing:
-a whole lot of music. This week it had mainly been the Once soundtrack, Belle & Sebastian, Lily Allen, and Kimya Dawson.
-the clatter and chatter of restaurants.
-a crying child. Our youngest is just about to hit two and he knows how to show it. Definitely not my favorite age.
-the quiet of the house at night. I cannot even describe how much I appreciate it.

etsy finds of the week.

1. keep in touch from pretty little thieves ($20), 2. Fennel Seed Tea Light Cover from Hannah Nunn ($22), and 3. biRd from Paper Flower Girl ($35)


4. Octopus Pocket Mirror from SparklePaw ($6), 5. Welcome- Digital Print in Frame from Stuart Kolakovic ($13), and 6. French Alphabet Un Velo Print, bike, bicycle collage from Bark ($12)


7. TRY - Limited Edition Giclee Print - 8.5 x 11 inch from monkey powered ($15), 8. Midnight Deery from Allyson Melberg ($50, reserved), and 9. Greeting Postcard---Girl on doily and blue music sheet-set of 3 from mycutehandbags ($12)

thought of the day : 'appy.

"Postcard written to my great grandmother before she was married. September 20, 1909," from sarah the pirate's photostream. (original image here)

freebie of the day : vintage wallpapers.

Today's freebie: Totally adorable and highly lovable vintage desktop wallpapers from Maraid Design. I think the matchbox covers are my favorites.

interior inspiration : fresh and natural.

Loving these mixtures of natural elements, bright whites, and soothing combinations.

Sources (from top to bottom): Martin Cederblad, Lucas Allen, Anna Kern, LivingEtc, Gemma Comas, Selina Lake, Design*Sponge: Nadja Müller, Sofie Andersson, Richard Birch, Paul Costello, Oak Management, and Stacey Brandford.

no more domino magazine online?

Please say it ain't so. When I went to check Domino's site this morning for home ideas, this is what I saw. It seems that Domino's old website is now the home of Architectural Digest. Do you know what this means? No more My Deco Files. They have all been deleted, as well as all of the amazing galleries.

Please excuse my while I go cry.

flickr photo of the day : brooch.

"hot air balloon," by cakewithgiants. (Psst... this brooch is for sale right here)

thought of the day : we believe.

"We Still Believe In The Future," from the main page of Luke Best's website.

collections : 30 kitchen containers (because i love them.)

1. Granny Smith Container ($19.99), 2. Italian Ceramic Canisters ($40-$60), 3. kalisto container set ($250), 4. Orla Kiely Stoneware Pear Canister - Medium ($17.98), 5. When Objects Work Vincent Van Duysen Container 2 in with Oak Warm ($289), 6. Glass Barrel Jars with Aluminum Lids ($9.99-$21.99), 7. ceramic cupcake container ($18), 8. Chalk Storage Jars (£3.43-£10.77), 9. gianni storage jars by alessi ($13-$32), and 10. Stainless Steel Storage Jar with Window (£8.81)


11. SAGOLIK Jar with lid ($5.99), 12. Van Duysen bowl ($220), 13. Wesco Biscuit Tin, 14. Roost Cargo Mushroom Box ($26.40), 15. Russian Dolls Storage Tins (£12.50), 16. BURKEN Jar with lid ($1.99), 17. Lovebird Cup (£8), 18. Tyhoon Dot Tea Storage Range (£6.85), 19. Melamine Lidded Bowl Set ($19.95), and 20. Alessi Ovo Kitchen Box Fuchsia Knob ($130)


21. Storage tins (£25), 22. fruit basket - containers ($120), 23. Polka Dot Canister Medium ($11.48), 24. cup cake (£39), 25. Tin Family kitchen container ($74.50), 26. Vine Canister Set ($36), 27. mediterraneo collection by emma silvestris for alessi ($37), 28. Small Pot (£19.50), 29. lidded bowl eyes/read the fine print ($30), and 30. Storage jars (£65)

ten images of inspiration : the blues.

The blues. I must admit, I have been having them a bit these days. However, the above blues really cheer me up.

Sources (from top to bottom): Johnny Miller, Julia Rothman, Matt Sundin, Annie Collinge, Alice Stevenson, Jody Rogac, Alissa Hunsaker, Brigitte Sire, Camilla Engman, and Nicholas Haggard.

flickr photo of the day : in her hands.

"47/365 Offering" by teenytinyturkey.

bakers dozen.

Such lovely goodies from Bakers Dozen, a little shop filled with the work of a variety of artists, all in limited editions of thirteen. (Via Abby)

thought of the day : missing.

"I miss holding you," from Argyle Whale's Wooly Bear Print. There is something so sweet about this. ($8)

interior inspiration : vintage masculine.

My friend Abby recently mentioned wanting to emulate the masculine vintage look of Portland's Ace Hotel in her & her husband's home and asked for some inspiration, so I thought it would be fun to do a post dedicated to that style (a style that my own husband is also rather enamored with.) Dark wood, deep colors, and antique accents. I love it.

Also, if anyone else needs inspiration for a certain kind of look, please let me know. I would love to help!















Sources (from top to bottom): Tim Young Interiors, The Selby, Debi Treloar, David Giles, Beach Studios, Suzy Hoodless, Design*Sponge: Tyler Doran, Shoot Spaces, Remodelista, James Merrell, Inspace Locations, Chris Everard, and Airspace.

flickr photo of the day : felt & floral.

"arrangement" by chizuru-bis.