San Francisco's "Unseen Sea"

As most of America is excitedly welcoming warm weather, I am trying to enjoy every bit of the sun before San Francisco gets overtaken by summer fog. It can be very difficult to describe SF's summer weather to people that haven't experienced it. Often responses are something like: "Wait, you're saying its COLD in July?!" and then, they still show up wearing shorts. Last year, a friend shared this awesome video by Simon Christen of San Francisco's fog and I came back to it for some reason as I've been dreading the cold days.

He did a really beautiful job at capturing the clouds, so maybe this will help clarify what it's like here in the summer.

The Unseen Sea from Simon Christen on Vimeo.

"The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco."

- Mark Twain

Earth Day Project

Painting a globe like this has been on my list since I saw these on Daily Candy last year.  How easy would it be?  Just pull out the paint, maybe some stencils, and go to town.

I love the simple white approach, but there are a lot of cool ones for inspiration.

I have an old globe, I just need to sit down and do it!

I also think it would look great mixed in with a bunch of vintage globes like this:

But, then I'd have to find even more globes...

More (Affordable) Happy Chic

I just realized that as I went on about Jonathan Adler yesterday, I should have mentioned his more affordable collection for HSN.  Similar to Target,  HSN does a number of small designer collections at a cheaper price point.   While most of the directly branded Jonathan Adler designs are way out of my price range, the HSN collection that he did this year is actually at a somewhat reasonable priced.   I've never bought anything from HSN but I do have a list ....

I think this headboard is the perfect mix of preppy and regency

I know this is a limited collection but I really wish that there was more orange in it!  I love this ikat bedding but I think it's a bit to girly for me (& Kyle) I wish there was something with navy and orange.

Finally, there are a couple of fun gift items like these salt and pepper shakers.

If you're looking for even more affordable decor and furniture, you should also check out the Nate Berkus collection on HSN.   His stuff is a little bit more toned down than JA but it still has plenty of style.

Wait, You Don't Know About Jonathan Adler?

I was talking to a friend recently and compared something to "Jonathan Adler" and she had no idea who/what I was talking about.   Well, friend, he and his designs are pretty great.  So, I figured I should dedicate a post to him.    Warning:  If you continue reading, you are going to have to deal with me professing my love and admiration for Jonathan Adler. 

First off, he describes his approach to design as “Happy Chic”  and I think  he is pretty spot-on.   Check out his "10 Comandments for a Happy Chic Home"

I couldn't agree more that your home should make you happy and that it should be filled with things and colors that you will enjoy.    I also adore the utter commitment to color and not taking your home (or yourself) too seriously.  

Now, to some of my favorite spaces...

The combo  of blues and greens in this room, which happens to be Liz Lange's living room,  is awesome and Jonathan Adler always adds just enough shine to make a place feel glamorous.

I just love this little desk area, the blue patterned curtains, the super cool art collage, and even the fluffy little sheepskin rug.

I love the double headboards in this bedroom.  Plus, the really great orange fabric.

And Yes,  he also designed a real life Barbie Malibu Dream Home

 Jonathan Adler's stores (both online and in person) have  a great variety of things,  from his super unique pottery to large scale furniture pieces.   I'd love to get my hands on this sofa:

Or, one of these perfect dressers:

I have to stop because my wish list could be pages and pages long.... The point is,  have fun with your home! And, Jonathan Adler offers  plenty of inspiration.

Getting Fancy

Hi friends - I'm excited to announce that I finally got my URL figured out.  After a 60 day wait to switch registrars and then another 10-day process to transfer  the URL,  you can now finally read "Style Edition" at  style-edition.com!

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And with that, since its Easter week (and Monday)  I leave you with some bunnies...