Greige and gold

I am loving this cabinet- just the right mix!

image via atlanta homes magizine

Thomas Obrien's American Modern

I am super excited for Thomas Obrien's new book American Modern. His ability to display in layers alone makes me swoon... A few more weeks..

images via Canadian House and Home

Books - lots and lots of books

I know that there have been like a million posts on books and bookcases lately.. I found these yesterday and just had to share! The bottom one is my fav- oh I like the top one too!

Have a great day!

images via rum

Color coded book shelves

I wonder do you group your books by color? Or by size?

Books in the fireplace...

Life is not always grey sometimes there's blue..

images via Dave Coote

Last day for the give away!!

Today is the last day to enter to win the book!! If you don't enter you cannot win!! Check it out here...

simple home book giveaway!

So here we go... My new FAVORITE Book simple home {I just am so excited that I could not wait until tomorrow} a copy can be yours! Simple home is written by Mark and Sally Bailey who brought us Recycled home. The message is simple. Make it useful and beautiful.

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So you can enter up to 3 times... May the best design-a-holic win!!

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Josephine Ryan and Essentially French

Josephine Ryan who brought us French Home has published another book- Essentially French. This one is another treasure trove of photos and love for the french style!

"In "Essentially French", antiques dealer and stylist Josephine Ryan offers a privileged glimpse into the homes of antique dealers who have a passion for French style. The homes featured include farmhouses, townhouses and apartments, and their decorative styles may differ, but all have something in common - each and every one showcases the beauty of traditional French furniture and accessories, and demonstrates the understated elegance of French life. From the chic simplicity of a Parisian apartment, to the intriguing eclecticism of a London home and the traditional charm of a Provencal farmhouse, the carefully-chosen locations illustrate the many facets of classic French style."


Josephine also has a shop in London.

If you are ever in London stop by her shop and say hello. I know I will.

Josephine Ryan Antiques & Interiors,
63 Abbeville Road,
London SW4
020 8675 3900

images via Josephine Ryan Antiques and Interiors

The Society, Inc. and Etcetra Etc.

I have seen their fabulous photos floating around in Blog land and so I had to find them. The Society, Inc. is amazing a design jack of all trades.. like most of us I suppose. But they also have a great book out. It is available at Anthropologie {of course} I saw it over the holidays and did not pick it up- silly girl. I am going back this weekend to grab a copy.

Have a great weekend! I will be at the LA show tomorrow in search of some new goodness!

Images via The Society Inc.

Coffee Table Books

Speaking of books, have you visited Barnes and Noble lately?

Check out some of these fabulous finds!

Simply Elegant Flowers

Gourmet Shops of New York

Palm Springs Holiday

A Year in Fashion

Martha Stewart's Wedding Cakes

The Find

House Beautiful The Home Book

Pheromone by Christopher Marley - Beautiful Bugs

I have been a fan of the amazing pieces that Christopher from Pheromone creates for a few years now. I have never looked at bugs and insects in such a way. They are beautiful! Between his book, facebook page, website and sales to the best home stores across the US and Canada what can I say - he is making us all love bugs. Each piece is a unique and wonderful view into the beautiful world of nature.









Adding a piece from any of his collections makes a room like an interesting curiosity shop. I have used them often in jobs just to keep things interesting, every space needs something to make it memorable, and bugs like these are definitely memorable!

images from Christopher Marley Pheromone

Needed: a place to curl up and relax in..

Definitely need a spot to relax in this weekend and recharge the batteries! You?

Storage in style.. bookcases

Great ways to store your stuff.. I love a good bookcase it is always a great opportunity to store your books and display the things you love!

images from House beautiful, Traditional home, and SR Gambrel

Inspiring Home Offices

Since I'm now working from home full time, I'm experiencing first hand the importance of a home office with function and style. To achieve this, I've decided, I must peruse as many sites and magazines I can get my hands on! I suspect this post will be continued in future installments --

Color is so important but such a hard thing for me to get right. I wish I could though, because the right colors can be just what one needs - serene, invigorating, relaxing, etc.


So peaceful - I think I'd be able to concentrate with a workspace like this...

I love having my books and magazines at hand - and for that shelving is a must. I'm just going to have to learn to live without when I'm working while I travel


So cheery!
via House to Home

This office looks very efficient - I would also love to have ample - and multiple - work surfaces


via House Beautiful

A real office from an Apartment Therapy reader.