Today is a Good Day

The perfect print for a Monday from Wild Horse Home...

I love how instead of a frame,  it's a retro wall hanging.  Almost feels like you could hang it up anywhere, just as a little reminder :)

Thinking About Orange Curtains

I'm currently loving these rooms with orange curtains. While I normally think of orange as a really bright color, they seem to give these rooms a really comfortable, home-y vibe. If I can find a similarly beautiful pair, I might use them as a starting point for a revamp of my bedroom. 

The photo above is from Turner Davis Interiors.  In addition to the curtains, and the very cool horse print, I think the rug is amazing. Unfortunately, it's an old Pottery Barn rug that they don't make anymore.  (You can sometimes get lucky finding these on eBay.  This one is the "Kaley Bloom")

From New Orleans Cue Magazine, this room definitely has a fun French inspired twist.

I love  the mix of colors here. And, I think they painted an orange square on the wall behind the mirror to to add another splash of orange.  Interesting idea....

 In a very neutral room, these orange curtains are the star.

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Massimo Vitali Beach Photos

A couple of weeks ago I shared this room and mentioned how much I love oversized beach prints.  Massimo Vitali is an Italian photographer who started a beach series in the mid-90's that is responsible for my obsession with giant beach prints in interiors.

I love how his photos of beaches and seasides have such an airy feeling.  They're not overly saturated and pristine like most post-cards, so they actually make you feel like you could be there on the beach.   There's also something about them that makes you wan to walk up close to the photo and study what was happening on each of those blankets.

Check out how they can add a touch of vacation and light to a room...

Burley Katon Halliday via Habitually Chic

Burley Katon Halliday via Habitually Chic

Correction: Although a similar style, the photo above is actually by Christian Chaize  -- His Portugal photos have a similar vibe (and sadly the large prints are similarly expensive)  -- see them here.

From Lonny.

I am also just in love with how modern/current  large scale prints look on a wall.

Green Living

With  St. Patrick's Day on Thursday,  I figured  I would celebrate one of my favorite colors - green! I've painted two bedrooms green and I think it is an awesome, warming color in a home.   I especially love bright kelly green  but I really believe that any shade can make a room more fun.   Here are some of the most inspirational green spaces I've bookmarked recently:

Stunning green campaign dresser console from Vanessa De Vargas's entryway in Lonny last year.

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Awesome green grass-cloth & statement making headboard found on Pinterest.

Graphic and glossy green kitchen from an old Domino.

Perfectly tailored green curtains and matching chair from House Beautiful.

Another inspiring green bedroom from Lonny.  How awesome is the ceiling?  Plus, I love the concave mirror and gold starburst wall sculptures.

Like I need more TV to watch.

Well, regardless of whether I watch too much TV, I'm excited to see Emily Henderson's new show tomorrow. In case you're not familiar with her,  Emily was the winner of the Design Star  show on HGTV last year. Emily was my favorite contestant on the show from the beginning--she won my heart with her adorable style and love for vintage pieces.   Eventually,  the judges agreed. And, winning the design star contest means Emily now has her own show!  It will be such a breath of fresh air to have a young, likeable star of a design show.   Secrets of a Stylist premiers tomorrow, and I can't wait to see it!

Check out these pictures from her portfolio to see how talented she is:

I love how she always manages to work in the perfect bit of royal blue!