Design envy...

 

Here are a few pieces of great furniture I would love to include in our home! 

Ah, if only I had an unlimited budget!

Mirrors, 195 $; Lamp, price upon request; Silver Tray, 49 $; Dining Table, 999 $; Side Table, 249 $; Rug, 19 $; Chair, 999 $.

Fun project for green thumbs!

Here is my next project: a terrarium! I love these little worlds under glass, a fun alternative to a regular plant plus I bet they'd look great just about anywhere in the house, or as a table center piece!

top 2 images via green wedding shoes, bottom terrariums hand made by Assembly New York

a pretty way to organize books!

I really prefer this organization technique to the classic alphabetical order. Plus, it's easier to maintain!

images via color me happy

fun art, fun-er price!

Do you know about  20x200 ? I think it's the long awaited missing link between good looking walls, support for emerging artists, and a happy wallet. 


On this website, you can purchase limited edition of photographs, prints, and drawings for as low as 20 $ (prices vary on the size and artists). 


I simply love the idea!


Here is my 4 favorites, today: 
Modern Art by Craig Damrauer; Praia Piquinia 11/08/10 12h15 
by Christian Chaize ; The Tortoise by Carrie Marill and Orb 5 (Long Island, New York) 
by Carlo Van de Roer .

In the house

In a very close future, we'll be moving into a new house! I am beyond excited to have a full building for ourselves, as I have been living in apartments for the last 7 years! I really think this new place has it all, it's  got lots of character, great structure, awesome backyard, and it's in a great neighborhood. 

It also has a lot of space to decorate, I am so grateful for amazing inspiration sources such as Rue magazine to help me (us) put it together! You should take a look at the brilliant work they do!

All images above from Rue magazine. 

Get you craft on!

I rarely skip an occasion to decorate for any holiday, except for Easter, I have to admit I don't really get excited around eggs and bunnies for some reason. But these clever ideas from Chez Larson are just so adorable! Makes me want to run to the store and get a dozen (free run) eggs! Found via The crafts dept. 

Show me the light

Gorgeous chandelier, handmade in NYC by the very talented Hudson Furniture team. Wouldn't that look amazing over a big rustic wood table?  Love it!

Creatives Assemble!!

What a great idea! An inspiring concept that every city would be smart to take notes from. Portland just completed its Milepost 5 affordable work / live community designed specifically for artists and other creatives to do their work in a supportive, energetic, and lively atmosphere. The city's committed to attracting the most creative and thoughtful minds to carry it into the future - not a bad idea! Any mayor who's goal is to create a "vibrant city where weird, quirky, wonderful ideas are sparked" is a winner in our books!

Fresh flowers

What better way to put ourselves in spring mode than to bring in fresh flowers in our homes? I love how fresh and unique this presentation is! Find out more of Star Apple Edible Gardens' amazing work via Design*sponge!

Diane Von Fustenberg's home collection

Available online at Bloomingdale

How much more stylish would sunday brunch be?!

Cabane à sucre!

Spring time also means sugar time! That amazing table by Kreavie just makes me want to throw a fancy sugar shack party! (Even if  "fancy" and "sugar shack" rarely go together, I think it this case it totally work! ) You can check out more of her mouth watering- eye-pleasing Sweet table on her blog here.