Natural Dining

This is a great contrast in styles. How much do you love the light fixture?

image scanned from elle decor

Recently obsessed... Beaded chandeliers

I am suddenly (well I guess not suddenly) but recently obsessed with chandeliers that are beaded. It doesn't have to be your traditional glass or crystals, in fact I really love these with metal and shells on them... Just amazing. The second one would be just perfect in my kitchen nook...  

chandelier images via arteriors

Greige Dining

This dining room designed by Dennis Duffy is just elegant. It fits my mood on this rainy day..

image via traditional home

Sunday Suppers LOVE...

Sunday Suppers- if you don't know them you should, if you don't love them your crazy!!












All Photos + Styling: Karen Mordechai

Inspired Dining...

Now that we are officially in fall it is time to start thinking about all of the wonderful entertaining ideas we have! Our family and friends will gather with us for special meals and conversation around the table. Here is a little dining inspiration....

Images from House beautiful and Maison cote sud

Savoring those last weeks of summer...

Well we all know that it is coming to an end so let's make each moment count- go outside and enjoy it!

With ideas like these we should be eating Breakfast, lunch and dinner out there! To make your outdoor spaces more comfortable make a series of smaller seating and conversation areas. Add umbrellas and lighting to make it like an addition to the home -just another space you want to relax and live in. With the end of summer near there are great deals on items for your outdoor retreat, if you can't go shopping try just rearranging what you have or bring some things from inside out for a bit.

Photos from House Beautiful and Maisons cote sud

I'm back, and I come bearing the portfolio of one of my favorite photographers!

Francesco Lagnese's work takes my breath away. The atmosphere is unreal and the light is so clear. I can't explain it - you have to see for yourself!
















Not too shabby a spot to take brunch...and lunch and dinner


*stunning!*


All photos property of Francesco Lagnese

Pretty, cute, and totally attainable!

It's not too hard to find imagery of gorgeous interiors and rooms, but how many of those spaces could the average dweller pull off, and more importantly, live in? Not many. Any image can provide inspiration for a starting point, but I think these images go a little farther. Most (ok, not all- I tried) of the objects look like something you or I would use, have, and/or actually be able to afford in our homes. What do you think?

Old sheets, linens, or clothing could be patch-worked together to create a shabby-chic shower curtain like the one above.


We don't all have the space for a luxurious chaise in the bathroom, but even a chair can provide a little glamor.


Cluttered kitchen? Me too. Try and collect items within a color palette you decide on - or based on what you have the most of already, and the clutter won't look so chaotic, but cute. For example, all the kitchen wares in the above pictures are pastels, and therefore, even when things aren't put away, the chaos looks intentional.

Old pillows serve as cushions and dress up these chairs, found objects like the clementine crates serve as rustic table decor.

Vintage luggage as a night stand or side table can probably be found at yard sales or thrift stores, and lend themselves to a slightly "disheveled" look.


A pile of pretty pillows and a throw can disguise a not-so-great couch. And pillows are less expensive and easier to change out than a couch.



Again, these storage areas are kept looking tidy because all of the boxes, containers, and fabrics color coordinate.

Glasses and jars make a cute and casual flower arrangement



Cover a dingy side table with a vintage tablecloth


The "vintage" look is a great one to adopt, because you can be so versatile. Notice how a worn chair, or a worn tray table make cute nightstands.



I'm not a fan of matching furniture suites or sets. All of this furniture is different, but tied together by the vibrant blue used throughout the room.

A ho-hum and dark dining table is upgraded by adding modern accessories

via Easy Living