pinterest

one of my "pins" 

I've been mildly obsessed with pinterest recently....

For years I've been saving inspiration photos on my computer but I never had a good system for organizing them and I would always forget to add the link or a trackback to them so I could find the source again, if needed. Pinterest has solved all these problems for me and I can easily "pin" a photo I like to one of my boards and it automatically includes the link and will organize it all for me.

Click here to follow my boards {if you like} or to sign up for your own account. I'm just getting started on mine, so there isn't a ton of content up there yet, but there will be soon!

angie hranowsky

I have long admired local Charleston interior designer, Angie Hranowsky. Her stuff is ahhhh-mazing and I would move into any house she has designed in a second. Just knowing she was a local resident was cool enough for me but then yesterday I found myself seated right next to her at the nail place while we were both drying our pedicures. I kind of did a double take because I'd only seen a few photos of her - typically I just see photos of the interiors she's designed. But there I was, totally star struck, just drying my nails.

It's also funny because when I went to her website I realized the header for this blog is very similar to her logo. I don't recall seeing it before I designed this header but maybe I subconsciously had it in the back of my brain as an inspiration piece without even knowing it?

Anyway, here are some photos of her work. Love, love, love all of these!

This is the interior of a wine bar in Charleston called Enoteca....

And I LOVE this living room. Kind of island, kind of modern, but comfy and easy to live in

Love the tile in the kitchen. It has a Moroccan vibe without being overly stylized

This is my all time favorite boys room {which I believe belongs to her son}. That fabric on the window shade was a recent inspiration for a painting I did {it's vintage maramekko fabric, by the way}. Love the blue stripes, love the cowboy print, love the rug and the window shade...

hicks pendant

sketch42

I have been seeing this pendant lamp everywhere in the blog world recently and am completely and totally in love with it. I saw it for the first time on Sketch 42 and I think I literally gasped when I first saw it. I love the nautical influence, large size, heavy chain and despite seeing it all over the place recently, I still think it is a unique light to use in a kitchen. It's certainly not your typical overhead light.

Now if only I had a place to hang it, the hicks pendant and I would be in business....

sketch42

long time, no post

I'm neglectful, yes. But it's not that I haven't thought about posting....

Regardless, I'm determined to post more regularly in March and beyond. Perhaps not evey day, but frequently, as the inspiration strikes.

So to make up for my neglect, here is a photo of what I think may be my all time favorite interior. You may have seen it around the blogs over the years {it's not new}. I've come across it a million times but always come back to it for the awesome chalkboard wall, drum lights, doors to outside, wide plank hardwood floors, farm table and overall simplicity. There isn't too much going on here and I LOVE that. When you add in the food, people, wine, etc. the space will most certainly help fill it all up.

calypso for target

Yesssssss!

Yes, yes, yes!!!

Calypso St. Barth is teaming up with Tar-jay. May 1st is the release date - just in time for summer. Items in the collection will be priced $1.99 to $79.99 and will include clothing, accessories and home decor.

I am so excited I might go pitch a tent and hang out there right now so I can be the first in line. Ok, well maybe I'll at least wait until mid-April....it is kinda cold right now.

beautiful dressing room

via

Can you imagine getting dressed in this beautiful space? 

I don't think you could have a bad morning if it started out in here. I love how simple it is with pretty details that make it unique. And that wall paper is especially awesome.

my favorite chair

Ah, I am in LOVE with this chair.

I love the texture, natural elements, fun mix of patterns and oh...those nail heads! Plus, it looks relatively comfy and would compliment a slew of decorating styles.

Here it is with a solid cushion....

Only thing I would change is the $2,200 price tag (!?!). *Sigh, a girl can dream....

wonderful

An old roommate of mine is a high-end wedding planner here in Charleston and would always rave about the amazing photos from A Bryan Photo.

Now I can see why. How awesome.

{Photo by A Bryan Photo via Snippet + Ink}

underwater wedding photos

How beautifully awesome. Plus, she's a brave lady to wear her wedding dress in a pool!

I suppose these cool photos made it worth it.

Click here to see more.

i knob you, anthropologie

Mother of Pearl (oval) $14

Newly Hatched $10

The Big Easy $12

Blue-Sage Osteon $6

Ring Around the Knob $10

Ripe Melon Pull $6
(other colors available)

Leaf-Eater Pull $10

I'm working on a few furniture re-finishing projects and have been in the market for some unique pulls and knobs. Anthropologie has one of the best selections out there - how cute are these?! I especially love the first one {so pretty!} and the last one, which would be so cute in a child's room.

Shoe of the season

Oh so beautiful.
Oh so expensive.
Oh how I love these.
And they even have a lower heel!

Valentino - Paris. Enough said.

Aahhhh-mazing Silhouette Cutter

Check THIS out! I didn't think anything like this was possible...but I'm SO glad to know it is! This silhouette cutting machine works like a printer but instead of printing the image, it cuts it.

Huh? Really?

Oh yes!

For us creative types this is genius! The wheels are already turning in my head for all the projects I could use it for. Please visit Twig & Thistle to check out a review and see their giveaway.

nothing is what it seems

The photo above is from a design contest sponsored by Levi's to "reinvent the clothesline". I love how it is a simple, effective way to marry form and function. The hands spell out "nothing" in American sign language and then the whole piece opens and unfolds into a clothesline. Perfect for a Manhattan studio, no?

Thoughts, opinions, do you like it?

See ya later, evite!

I've long been frustrated by evite. I love the design of notes and pretty invitations and the evite options just don't work for me. Luckily, I recently discovered this genius way to send {almost} real invitations, notes and even thank you cards. Paperless Post has gorgeous options and is a very unique way of inviting guests while still maintaining the ease and accessibility of an online invite. Plus, it helps save the environment, too. Bonus!

Look at these beauties...

Overnight Flight

{image from The New York Times}

This hilarious pictorial of an overnight/international flight is spot on. It reminds me that sometimes traveling isn't as glamorous or exciting as you think when you are booking the trip or dreaming about your next vacation. But at least it can be funny :)

L'esprit Boheme

{photo from calypso}

I LOVE pretty much anything by Calypso St. Barth. There is a store in Boston where I used to go and drool, but here in Charleston we are without. It's tough, I tell you.

The fall collection from Calypso's just landed and I can't possibly decide which of the following 10 items I like more. I think I may have narrowed it down to the scarf...no, wait, the blouse. No....actually, maybe the ruffle skirt. Oh well, guess I'll just have to have them all {I wish!}

Dancing Children

I've always loved this photo. Sadly, I no longer have the photographer name/credit for it. If you know, please email me so I can add it.

When I see this, it always reminds me to lighten up a little and just have fun :)

Heart of Sole

{photo from Our Labor of Love}

Something about this photo spoke to me this morning. I just think it's so sweet for a wedding day as a subtle, romantic reminder plus it will help keep your new shoes from slipping :)

Nantucket Ride

{photo from shelter}

Love, love, love this vintage land cruiser, the house and the location...Nantucket Island. Being from Massachusetts, I grew up with a deep appreciation for Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard and I hate that I live so far away now. I spent one of my very favorite summers ever living with a bunch of friends in a house on the Vineyard. We all had random jobs on the island, spent days off at the beach, exploring the island and playing Beiruit until the wee hours of the morning. 

Polaroid Love

{photo from Max Wagner via Happenstance}