Photo ♥

I really love the electic mix of styles that the talented Sea of Shoes blogger used in her new living room.

So Long Paradise

I just arrived home from a decadently relaxing vacation and I have to share the most wonderful find with you all.  My husband, baby Sailor and I, along with my parents, rented the West Hill House in Old Fort Bay on the Island of New Providence, Bahamas.  Picture perfect, fully staffed, and decorated like it's awaiting a photo shoot for House Beautiful, this 4 bedroom house has everything you could want in a beach side abode (actually more than you could want).   I'll let the photos tell the rest...

Don't pack anything but your bathing suit and sandals, everything else is waiting for you there. 

Magic Carpet Ride

My obsession du jour is carpet.  I love a wood floor but in our new apartment I want the nursery to be cozy, so good-ol-fashion, wall-to-wall carpet is where I am going.  At the same time I want it bold and fun, no pastel polka dots or subtle stripes.  Finding the right carpet was harder than I thought, so I kept my handy inspiration pics nearby when I shopped, store after store.  These kept me motivated...

Photo credits: Decor Pad

In the end I chose this diamond pattern by Bloomsburg. Hope it works!  I'll be sure to post a photo of the room when it's done so you can decide.

Dining In

I am eyeballs deep in a full apartment renovation and instead of losing my mind I am *trying* to focus on one room at a time.  For now, my obsession lies with the dining area, it's small so I need to get creative with the furniture and layout.  I love the feel of a round table so I've included some options on my inspiration board but I've also pulled some great ideas for a less space-needy arrangement.  My muses...

 

Photo credits:  DecorPad, Rue, Decorati

Shelter

I finally got a chance to flip through all the online Rue issues that are successfully filling the gap that Domino left behind. Because I'm not a good editor, and like a dose of modern architecture mixed with bohemian appeal, all this STUFF looks quite cozy to me. Especially now that the nights are getting colder and colder. Take a flip through here.

Tiny Jewel

Loving the simple styling of this tiny (900 sq ft) apartment. The former NYC home of model Miranda Kerr, this wonderful little jewel is currently on the market and can be yours for around 1.4 million.

Black & Tan

Loving the simplicity of the black and tan combination. It's calm and sophisticated in interiors and classicly timeless in fashion. Here are some fresh takes on the combo...

Nicholas K

Rag & Bone

Sibella Court

I am crushing on the work of Australian designer and stylist Sibella Court. She is a visual wizard...