modernized classic

this is only one section of a very long retaining wall i recently came upon. classic stone wall with an updated, modern flare.

custom butterflies

after seeing this custom-made butterfly chair cover recently at the adorable boonville hotel, i decided i want to have the iconic butterfly chair with custom covers in all the outdoors spaces for the homes i stage. i will be giving my seamstress a call very soon!

childs play

i thought this was a very clever use of children's toys for making children's art.

sidewalk impressions

i really enjoy seeing the impressions and etchings that are showing up on a lot of local sidewalks. here are some examples:

faux-liage

faux flowers and plants seem to be stylishly acceptable these days. i thought these displays were well done.

squatty light

i was oddly attracted to this squatty little guy.

simply made, big impact

simple to make, big impact.

clever and brilliant tiles

this is hard to see so let me explain: grey/silver-tinted wallpaper with a copper thread stitched through it with clear glass "tiles" mounted on top of it.  it looked absolutely brilliant.  i was later told that they are individual tiles as opposed to someones home-made brilliance.  none-the-less, it sure got my creative juices flowing.

antlers

antlers are hot now. they are so easily found at flea markets--i recently picked up several of the real ones in the $15 - $20 range. i saw these resin-cast versions at pottery barn for $40/each. if you are on the prowl for some of your own, please make sure to get the ones that were shed naturally.

surveyors lamps

i saw this surveyors rig at the flea market for $195 (guessing i could negotiate it down to at least $150-ish?). it is not quite as fancy as the pottery barn option for almost $400 below, but could be made into a similarly handsome lamp for less than half the price. too bad i saw this after i had already spent all my dough for the day!

candles at the crate

these unique candle displays caught my eye on a recent stroll through crate and barrel.

air plants

long-lasting, easy-care centerpiece in a pinch: put three of these air plants in vases in a row on your dining table on a runner and you have a hip, trendy, eye-catching centerpiece.

black and white and read all over

i really like the simplicity of how these books are displayed: monochrome book covers, spines in and out, small to large or all one width.

what's your handle?

i saw these cabinet door pulls and loved them. i inquired about the two matching cabinets on which they were mounted and was told they were george nelson. no wonder the simply-styled rosewood cabinets were $2000 each. even though george's work is coveted, it's these handles that i fell in love with.

simple and clean

my local, very trendy garden shop has a fabulous public bathroom. i really like the galvanized back splash coupled with the live edge counter top, modern sink and wall mount fixtures. simple and clean.