happy independence day {weekend}

I don't know about you but I am looking forward to celebrating the independence day weekend with sparklers, picnic fare, friends and of course in red, white and blue...

(via thread social, carter + cook event company, unknown and leigh okies designs)

the great outdoors

Happy Earth Day! I hope you all find a way to celebrate the natural environment we live in--even if it is just an al fresco dinner with friends (even better, one that is made using locally grown ingredients).

(via country style)

inspiration {portholes + dories}

Ok, I wasn't planning on posting again before the weekend but when I came across this bathroom I just could not wait until Monday. And this simple (and stunning) bathroom seemed like the perfect place to start a relaxing weekend. I love the nautical inspiration --the washed and worn board remind me of a charming dory that washed up on the beach and then the lovely portholesque cut outs!


(via nuevo estilo -- of course)

just for fun {weekend glamour}

Because we could always use a little more glamor in our lives, especially in the modern form of gorgeous pendants and metallic surfaces.


(via Jeff Andrews)

weekend retreat

Oh, Friday how I love you. I am looking forward to a restful weekend and dreaming of taking a getaway to a place like this. I love the rough textures, neutral palette and simplicity-- a perfect place to unwind.




(via vt wonen)

pretty pastels + billowing drapes

Just for fun, a little pastel loveliness and beautiful billowing draperies to end the week.

(via maura mcevoy and lars bolander)
Have a great weekend!

one last escape

Oh Labor Day weekend, how soon you came and with SNOW in the forecast Monday this may truly be the last weekend of summer. I hope that you are all getting in one last summer escape! I wouldn't mind a quick weekend trip to this lovely home in the Caribbean--nope not one bit.

(scanned from elle decoration UK)
Happy weekend! xx

happy {simple outdoor} weekend

From my lack of postings this week it is probably apparent that I have been pretty busy. I am so looking forward to a quite weekend enjoying the great outdoors, starting with a camping excursion tonight. I just love the simplicity of this outdoor area and would love to be entertaining here this weekend as well.

(via nuevo estilo)
And what genius outdoor lighting! Happy weekend all.

powder blue + classic style

After a long week, the simple combination of powder blue with classic style is incredibly appealing. The whisper soft hint of color is both soothing and refreshing and I find great great comfort in its pairing with traditional motifs and pieces.

(images via british homes and gardens, sunday suppers/karen moredechai and jay jeffers)

a little bit country

I am not typically a fan of county style but I just love this home, especially the way all the fabrics work together and the refreshing palette.

(via canadian house and home)
Would be such a wonderful weekend retreat!Have a great weekend.

happy {memorial day} weekend

Wow--what a busy week it has been! I am definitely looking forward to the long weekend, spending time with friends and being thankful for all the men and women that have served and are serving this country.

(images via green weddings shoes, sarah seven, southern weddings and studio choo)
On a lighter note, if you love short wedding dresses you must check out Sarah Seven!

romantic + rustic

I have been on quite the rustic kick lately and I truly believe it is because of the calming and romantic atmosphere the look can create. I think these spaces are the perfect examples of that...

(images scanned from simply contemporary)
Hope you have a lovely weekend! And don't forget to enter the kage famers market tote giveaway!

happy {rosy} weekend

The past few days I have been repeating to myself "April showers bring May flowers" and I am definitely ready for the latter part of that saying to come true. I just can't wait to fill my home fresh cut flowers.

(images via polly eltes)

happy {catch up} weekend

After a few busy weekends in a row I am looking forward to a quiet and productive weekend checking of items on my rapidly growing to do list. I am also hoping to find a little time to curl up and read, and this would be the perfect sleeping porch for just that...

(designed by muriel brandolini)
Hope you all have a lovely weekend!

happy first weekend of spring!

Although the official start to spring isn't until tomorrow--I have already been wearing flip flops (I will wear them the second the snow melts!) and even pulled out my pink j.crew pants yesterday (I did get a few funny looks). Just a little loveliness from studio choo to get you in the spring mood...

Have a great weekend!

lovely opposites {warm and cool}

This has felt like a very long week and these images filled with soft cool tones and dreamy warm shades are a welcome relief. There is just such a rejuvenating effect to this seemingly opposite and subtle combination.

(via nuevo estilo, emerson made and coco+kelley)
Have a lovely and relaxing weekend!

happy {cozy} weekend

Oh valentine's weekend is here and I think I have already had my share of pink, red and white m&m's. I hope that you are spending the day with the ones you love--whether significant others, great friends or the four legged animals in your life.

(image via lisa cohen)
Which is exactly what I plan to do along with working on an exciting new blog series and enjoying the over 20 inches of snow currently in the forecast!

whisper soft

After a crazy week these whisper soft hues are the perfect reprieve! Love the instant calm and serenity these pale and cool hues evoke.

(unknown, corrie bond, harper's bazaar, atlanta homes and gardens)
And just love the loose lock looks! Hope you all have a great weekend!

Happy Holidays!

I am so sorry posting has been so sporadic the past few days but I am definitely a last minute person when it comes to the holidays and have been quite busy! So I think it is best I just sign off until after all the hustle and bustle is over! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday filled with joy, snow, brown paper packages and the ones you love.

(via noah webb, unknown, sunday suppers and virgina macdonald)
A very happy holidays to you all!

a very welcome weekend

Sorry that I have been a bit absent the past few days. In addition to being under the weather (-10 to -20 temperatures in the morning will do that) I had an event last night--that although incredibly fun definitely drained the energy I had left in me. So I am more than ready for the weekend and the lovely entry doors to these rooms seemed like the perfect way to welcome it...

And not only are these stained glass doors lovely but they are also pocket doors! And how sweet is that westie vase on such a well styled table!?

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!