Puppy Love

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Seeing as though we've pretty much been all things puppy lately, this post seemed more than appropriate.  I'm particularly smitten with the puppy lamp - the "Albie" puppy lamp by design duo JamesPlumb.   Wouldn't it be amazing to display anywhere?!

If only puppies were all cute and no work....sigh.  I'm serious I kid, puppies are the  bee's knees.

Except this one.  This one is rotten.

Oh Stevie.

White Washed

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 I dream of having a space like this - white washed and dreamy, neatly organized and simple.  I'm beginning to doubt it's even possible for me to have something like this but thanks to the interwebs, I can pretend.  But seriously, I want all these rooms.  Bad.  

Weekend Recap

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Good morning, everyone.  Too bad it's Monday again, but it's sometimes nice to get the week going.  The weekend was really good - it was productive and relaxing at the same time.  Some highlights include ::

• Pooch session! Canuba and Uncle Dubs stopped by for a play session with our mary puppins.  It was as adorable as it was chaotic, especially with Gus in the house.  I loved it though and it was great to see Stevie interact with them.  Watching her grow has also been pretty incredible.  She's got a big ole belly now and her face is changing every time I look at her.
• Yoga, puppy love, reading on the couch
• Family dinner - we were all treated to a lovely dinner which was followed by exchanging Christmas presents since our schedules coincided finally.  Christmas was good to us!
• Hot tub!
• Lazy Sunday
• Another pooch session!  This time she got to go on adventure AND meet Lucy AND play with Canuba and Uncle Dubs again.  Man, life is pretty good for her so far.  And we got to eat more good food.

Sorry for all the puppy talk.  It's obviously consumed my life.  I promise to tone it down...soon.  I mean, come on. She totally poops and potties outside lately.  I feel so proud!  You know you would too ;)

What do you think about the new look? It's still in progress, so expect another change or two.  Have you heard of Blogmilk yet?  I recommend heading over to Ana's site and exploring her new templates.  I had a hard time choosing! 

Happy Monday, my friends.  Hope your weeks are all swell!

Mo-jave, Please

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I simply CAN'T.  GET.  ENOUGH!  I'm loving all things mojave/southwestern/navajo these days and I hope you do too (at least somewhat, enough to tolerate it, you know? Cause I love you all and love that you keep coming back day after day!)

How are your weeks going?  Mine has been busy and tonight I dropped the mister off at the airport for another business trip.  Harumph.  But tonight (as in Wednesday) I have fun times planned with awesome people, so we're all good.  

Color Inspiration :: Red + Gray-Blue

Last week, we painted our smallest bathroom a color called "cold steel".  In the store, it was gray as gray gets.  It was perfect under the incandescent/fluorescent/daylight lights they have in-store and we were sold on it.  When we started painting, I couldn't get over how blue it was turning out.  It's so odd because even in our living room, the color is still very gray and not blue at all.  But in the bathroom...let's just say, lesson learned.  Always bring the paint sample home first before you give in to impulse.  Don't get me wrong, I really do adore the color and the bathroom needed something to both lighten and spruce it up a bit.  I'm just left a little perplexed for color schemes and disappointed I don't get to have my gray and yellow bathroom.  Alas...

But thanks to Pinterest, inspiration is endless.  Case in point ::

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In the room, we have a yellow shower curtain (hence my gray + yellow aspirations) and there is beautiful white trim.  So to really give it a punch of color, I think accessorizing with red is a perfect fit.

Now I just need to purchase something vibrant to hang on the walls in there.  Because we own practically zero red things to accessorize with!  

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And for some extra oomph, not necessarily in the bathroom but just around the house ::

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And just because, here is an outfit in this palette that has my heart ::

Color Inspiration :: Gray-blue + red by meaganpie featuring a pinstripe dress

I'm feeling inspired...are you?  Are you a fan of this palette?

Color Inspiration :: Black and White

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There is so much beauty in the simplicity of black and white.  Not only is the combination stunning, but it provides an elegant canvas for any pop of color.  I've been fully submerged in design and color as of late, and I couldn't help but share some of the inspiration.

Black & White by meaganpie featuring checkered shoes

What's catching your eye lately?

Thursday Randoms

These optimist and pessimist toys were designed by architect Hans Bølling to remind us of the balance of both characteristics.  I love their fuzzy heads and the expressions on their faces.  Via Dwell

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My husband and I both agree that we're not the biggest fans of our new bathrooms - the style is just "meh".  This bathroom is incredible and exactly the style I want and I think I could easily get him on 
board.  

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I can't tell you how badly I want to swim in this trifle.  Oh gosh

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I'm loving the idea of sending out moving announcements and these are inspiring me to do it that much more.  But maybe something on a smaller scale as these look reminiscent of wedding invitations!

Could you imagine camping in such a luxurious sleeping bag?  I would have the best dreams while snuggled up in this beauty.  Via Good Intent

This buttercup ring has me a little weak in the knees.  But with a price tag of $3,200, I'll just dream about it.  Via 1st Dibs

Merchant No. 4

Merchant No. 4 is an online shop based out of New York, which carefully curates their collection of objects made by independent designers, artisans and crafstmen. The store contains a wide array of designs for every budget - from pendant lamps and chairs to tableware and canisters ::

For more, visit their website and/or check out their blog.

Mad for triangles

Triangles, triangles, triangles! I can't seem to get enough of them - they're popping up everywhere and have been for awhile now.  Isn't it amazing how such a simple, standard shape can look so neat in so many different ways?  From quilts, to jewelry to clothing - it's a design trend that I can't get enough of.

I'm seriously lusting after the mod triangle walls - how fun would it be to stencil a room in this pattern?

PS - My lovely sister-in-law's shop The Big Harumph will be giving away two prints to a lucky fan on Facebook when she reaches 250 fans.  Why not 'like' her shop on Facebook for a chance to win?!

From left to right, top to bottom ::
1. Brandi Strickland print  2. The Polka Dot Magpie necklace  3.  Christina Pires dress  4.  No Milk Today ring  5.  Rock Pile Bindery Datebook  6.  Merriweather Council Bunting  7.  Carson Too Quilt  8.  Carson Too Cards  9.   Alice Nightingale Blouse  10.  Leah Duncan Pillow  11.  A Lovely, Little Shop Necklace  12.  Voz Clothing & Art Brooches  13.  Polymorphia Print   14.  Crave Jewelry Design Earrings  15.  Olive Leaf Stencils Mod Triangle Pattern  16.  Yonpli Mosaics Jewelry Box  17.  Timberline Treasures Pouches  18.  A Lovely, Little Shop Necklace  19.  Olive Leaf Stencils Woven Pattern  20.  Voz Clothing & Art Bangle

a tree becomes a book becomes a tree

$2,500 is a little steep for a bookshelf.  But this really is one hell of a bookshelf, right?

I recently subscribed to Martha Stewart Living (what has the world come to) and received my first issue yesterday!  It sure beats paying $5 in stores per issue.  Anyway, the March issue is all about gardening and things inspired from it.  When I came across this tree bookshelf from Korean design artist Shawn Soh, I fell hard.  How amazing would it be to have this in your home?  I'd feel completely inspired with every glance in its direction.

This is incredible. Can I please have one?

I just spotted this amazing chimney-free indoor fireplace at The Swede Records and I'm pretty sure I'm in love.  For someone who has so long desired for a fireplace in her home again (a top priority for buying a house) but has been living the apartment life for too many years, this is a pretty nice solution.  Sure there are the safety concerns and blah blah blah, but it's so pretty.  I would just stare at it for hours, and I certainly would be enjoying it immensely on days like these.  What do you think?