Here are a couple of things that are on my mind this morning. First, I'm so excited about this concert, I can't sit still!!!Second, have you ever thought what your Ikea name would be if you were a piece of furniture? Well, wonder no more! Go here and find out. Apparently, I would also be a very minimal platform bed, hmmm?
I'll be back later today:)
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So I've got a kid who obviously likes to express himself. I figuredwhy not just go with it! Far be it for me to discourage a kid's desire to be creative.
I selected a few of my favorite school projects of Liam's and framed them myself.
I just went to an art supply and bought some simple frames with nice mats.
I also hung them at his eye level so he can see his own work.
I tell him how much I like them all the time:)
(I love how the window treatments capture the eerie glow in the movie's hotel window and yes I realize that there are more orange chairs)All Alkemie readers may have seen her mention the Vertigo Hotel last week, but for those who didn't; I had to revisit it. This cool hotel is in San Francisco and inspired by, what else...Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo. This is one of my favorite movies, ever! I am a Hitchcock fanatic and Vertigo is by far my favorite movie of his. So you can imagine my excitement to see photos of this hotel. How soon can I get there, I wonder?
When it comes to set design, Vertigo always tops the list as my favorite. It combines great Mid century style with classic San Francisco architecture. I especially love Scottie's (Jimmy Stewart) apartment. Love every detail. I have to admit that I am also intrigued by a hotel getting its inspiration from such a dark and mysterious movie. It doesn't exactly have a happy ending. I had to include a clip, but if you haven't seen Vertigo don't watch past 7 minutes. But I insist that you see this classic AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! Sorry, my passionate movie buff is taking over.
I am passionate about wonderful details. I often admire a handbag because of its beautiful stitching or a painting because of a bold brush stroke. The other day I ran across the portfolio of Pheobe Howard Home, and loved their attention detail. So many of even the tiniest things are done so beautifully. Of course, the challenge when you work on the details is to still keep the big picture in mind. (I know because that is my number one struggle EVERY day!) I think these spaces manage to balance both of those factors.
I don't often get to write about a furniture store in houston that I've never been too, but this is one of those times! This weekend The Fabulous Flea opened its doors to the public for a rare sale. I decided I needed to jump at the chance at seeing this place, and it was worth it! I was ready to move into this beautiful space. Its so quaint and romantic:)
(This little doorway captivated me. I imagined the curious places it might lead to)Mary Daly along with the fabulous folks at Found For the Home, put together a beautiful collection of antiques and unusual objects. P.S. If you are reading this, live in Houston, and its before 5:00 pm on Saturday....go check it out for yourself!
This beautiful carved horse head was my favorite piece! Why am I so into horses now?I grew up in West Texas and didn't care about them then...oh well.
Ooh, I even got to take a peek at the pool house, behind the studio. I tell myself that this was special treatment,but I'm not really sure if it was. Anyway, just had to share. Don't you just love it?!
These photos of Cairo by Denis Dailleux, present the city as a mysterious and magical place. By looking at them,I am transported there and can imagine the sites and sounds of Egypt.
O.K. I did it, I did it.
I am yet another Twitter participant.
Actually, I signed up a while ago,
but wasn't very sure where to go
with it. So its essentially been
sitting dormant.
So, now I'm inviting anyone who want to
follow me to go here.
I have to admit that I'm the kind of
person who worries about throwing
parties, because I fear that no one
will show up.
So needless to say....I will go into a panic if no one follows me.
Just kidding (sort of ).
I am yet another Twitter participant.
Actually, I signed up a while ago,
but wasn't very sure where to go
with it. So its essentially been
sitting dormant.
So, now I'm inviting anyone who want to
follow me to go here.
I have to admit that I'm the kind of
person who worries about throwing
parties, because I fear that no one
will show up.
So needless to say....I will go into a panic if no one follows me.
Just kidding (sort of ).
