This garden design by Sasha Tarnopolsky of L.A.-based DRY Design has really captured my imagination! We have a pretty typical backyard – i.e., a big swath of lawn surrounded by a thin border of random perennials. There is nothing wrong with this, per se, it just doesn’t make the most sense for our lifestyle. Now this, on the other hand, I could live with:
I love the energy of this space! Lawn and concrete pavers create plenty of room for running around and define two distinct zones for outdoor dinners and hanging out. The plants are drought-friendly, which makes for easy watering. And how awesome is that pebble fountain built right into a planting bed? This is definitely going into my dream file – maybe within the next two years we will be able to tackle a project like this? What do you think?
BTW: These images originally ran in a story in Domino Magazine – which is now available on Brides.com
(images: Coral von Zumwalt for Domino Magazine, via Brides)
The new limited-edition walnut version of the Eames Hang-It-All has caught my eye:
But is it right for me? I think it would look so lovely on that big blank wall in my entryway. Want more rationalizations? It’s a classic. It will never go out of style. The walnut ties in nicely with my rich chocolate colored sofa. And it holds a surprising amount in a small space. Hm…
(image: DWR)
It’s midsummer and I am craving fresh, light-filled rooms with a bit of a vintage feminine flair. Rooms that call out for late morning coffee with fancy pastries and homemade jam and long afternoons with good books or puttering about doing little craft projects…is this sounding good to you?
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A living room with the perfect balance of vintage furniture + new details. I LOVE the painted pink chairs, artwork, and the modern lamp. Since my living/dining space is so white right now, I am looking for ways to introduce a little color and this is right up my alley! What do you think?
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Easy ways to pretty up your home this summer: An artsy kitchen message board? Check.
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Place a colorful weatherproof mat, a potted flower, and a vintage pillow on your deck. Bonus points for strategically placed, color-coordinated flip-flops, lol!
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Tired of your old stuff? Paint it all white + pretty pale blue! Then just add a few silver accents from the flea market and ta-da!
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Use masking tape to display a few old photos above your mantle. Tip: if you don’t want to damage a precious photo with tape, make a color copy instead and save the original in an album.
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Stage your entryway with a few of your favorite items to help set the mood when you walk in the door. Is this a bit silly? Yes, and it won’t last, either…but imagine how cute + summery it would be to walk in to a row of straw hats and colorful sarongs!
top: Abigail Maryrose Clark; bottom: Epicurean Style
Pick up a few fun props for yourself, like these vintage china teacup bracelets or one of these adorable aprons (love the pom pom trim!).
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No cash for fancy floral bouquets? This is the perfect time of year to cut flowers from your yard (or a friendly neighbor’s yard!) instead – and look around your kitchen for items you can re-purpose as vases such as mason jars, cream pitchers or even cans with pretty labels.
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So what are your favorite small projects for the summer? I’d love to hear about what’s inspiring you right now!
{images: Laura Gaskill}
Happy almost-Friday! How is your week going so far? Are you ready for a little pick-me-up? Well, I think I have just the thing to go with your afternoon tea break: gorgeous hand-dyed, hand-stitched blooms and a brand-new clothing line from EmersonMade!
Are you already in-the-know? Emerson and her husband Ryan (that’s those two cuties above) create and ship all of the goods from their farm – now if that’s not the sweet life, I don’t know what is!
EmersonMade is known for lovely handmade flowers fashioned into garlands, necklaces, sashes and hair pins, like the ones above and below…
…and adorable little clutches and “bouquets” of blooms to give your friends…
But I am really excited about the new clothing line EmersonMade has recently unveiled! Available for pre-order now, the collection is filled with the kind of classic pieces that will be in heavy rotation in your wardrobe for many happy years!
I am dying to have this 60′s style tweed jacket, and a big bloom that Carrie Bradshaw would love is pretty tempting as well! Ah, but then there is this wonderfully rustic table runner that would look magnificent on my dining room table…
What’s making your wish list? Visit EmersonMade to see (and drool over) it all.
{all images: EmersonMade}
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