Becaptured {Lisa Cohen Photography}

I love this shot by photographer Lisa Cohen.  You can almost feel the mischief….it completely reminds me of my two girls – I could only imagine what they are planning under there.
via {Taverne-Agency}

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Thought of the Day {Anthony Burrill}

Anthony Burrill

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Bedazzled {Blumarine}

Anna Molinari “rocked” the runway with her Spring 2009 RTW collection:

Images {Style.com}

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Vintage Glam {Marengs}

Till next summer….

Marengs

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Colorful Weekend Wishes {Nealy Blau Photography}

Nealy Blau – Trillium
Bell Museum of Natural History, Minneapolis, 2008
chromogenic print, 20 x 24 inches, edition of 20 (via G. Gibson Gallery)

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So Write Now! {Limited Edition Walden Woods}

Write On and More is celebrating the new Autumn season by honoring  one of America’s first environmentalists, Henry D. Thoreau…

Henry David Thoreau lived in Walden Woods for two years, two months and two days in a cabin he built himself. He recorded his experiences in extensive sketches and diaries published in 1854. Walden, or Life [...]

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Mirror Mosaics {Zetamari Artworks}

Mosaic artist, Angie Heinrich creates a beautiful line of intricately detailed mirrors.  Heinrich sources her materials from around the world that include: Italian smalti (a classical mosaic material), 24k gold, marble, vitreous glass, hand-painted glass and beads.
Heinrich says her work is influenced by the “rhythm and symmetry of Greek and Moroccan art [...]

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Thought of the Day {Paul Smith Gallery}

Paul Smith -  Keep Calm Gallery

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Mini Movies {Optical Art Book}

Artist and designer, Rufus Butler Seder has not only captured the imagination of children, but also the New York Times Best Sellers list, with his book “Gallop!“

Employing a patented new technology called Scanimation, each page is a marvel that brings animals to life with art that literally moves (click on the image above to [...]

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Life In A List {Mindset List}

Last month we came across an interesting study by a professor and administrator from  Beloit College, a private school in Wisconsin. For the past eleven years, Tom McBride and Ron Nief have composed a list of observations that reference  “the cultural touchstones that shape the lives of students entering college.”
The Mindset List was originally [...]

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Fall Favorites {Missoni Scarf}

Today marks the first official hours of Fall – that means it is time to start accessorizing for the season. I spied a version of this fantastic scarf earlier today, the classic Missoni zig zag pattern gives this scarf timeless appeal.  This is one accessory that will brighten many fall and winters to come. enjoy [...]

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Private Sale {VIVRE}

For all you lovers of Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti’s exceptional style – here is a special treat.  A private sale for Vivre (clothing, accessories, home, gifts and jewelry) with savings up to 80% will take place October 3rd – 6th in New York.  Click here for more details. enjoy hh
Lottie Frank  – Digital Image
“Never Enough Bags” available [...]

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Colorful Weekend Wishes {Catharina Warme-Hellstrom}

Etching/Serigraph by Catharina Warme-Hellstrom
“Summer sweet 7″

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Great Style {Flor}

Who is responsible for the Flor Catalog product styling?  Seriously – we would love to see more of your work!

This table is just incredible….

And the wall of botanical prints makes such a statement….

Love the lamp in the right corner…

But I totally fell for the antique study carrel.  This would be the perfect solution to our [...]

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Delightful {Marimekko Fall 2008 Prints}

The  Marimekko Autumn 2008 Collection features fanciful prints with rich berry and jewel tone colors.

Marimekko Autumn 2008 Patterns L-R
Kristina Isola – Metsänväki

Teresa Moorhouse – Sininen Gepardi
Erja Hirvi – Purnukka
Aino-Maija Metsola – Terttu

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Cut It Out {Laser-Cut Patterns}

The intricate patterns on the Vera Wang Notecards and Nicholas Kirkwood for Pollini shoes are quite fabulous. enjoy hh
Vera Wang Parasol Notecards available here.

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White & Bright {Tine K Home}

Take a look at the refreshing and simple designs of Tine K…
Tine Kjeldsen was only 22 when she opened her first home interior shop in Denmark.  Her early success and demand for her unique style, enabled her to design and create a line of cushions and quilts under the Tine K Home label.

The initial collection [...]

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So Write Now {Design Within Reach Accessories}

Simple designs + High Impact
Design Within Reach

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Ding Dong {Doormat Decor}

If I was asked to describe my doormat (not quite sure who would ask me), I would honestly have no idea what to say other than I am pretty sure I have one.   I just checked -  I do have a coir or jute mat printed with three green topiaries. Amazingly, it is still [...]

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Infested Design {Ceramic Phrenology Head}

As I was writing the last post on Brad Ford’s bug infested mudroom the exterminator arrived to spray the outside of our home.  Hmmm…what uncanny timing.  I suppose I still have bugs on my mind (which is better than in my house) and that leads us to this post.  Although we mentioned this absolutely fabulous [...]

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A Fly On The Wall? {Brad Ford Interior Design}

Last year’s Hamptons Cottages and Gardens Idea House, featured a mudroom designed by Brad Ford that was quite spectacular.

The use of insects in design has been prevalent since ancient times.  But Ford pushed the envelope with his concept of including actual bugs in this interior design scheme.
According to a A New York Times article:  [...]

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Colorful Weekend Wishes {Koo Schadler}

“Egg Tempera Nature II”
by Koo Schadler

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Passion For Passementerie {Spina}

Robbie Spina and Joe Zito, the owners of London based Spina, have with much acclaim, breathed new life into the ancient craft of passementerie, the creation of deluxe ornamental trimmings of braided cord, beads, etc.

Spina began in 2000 as a strikingly unique collection of curtain tie-backs and key tassels that captured the attention of Harrods, [...]

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Chair Art {Suzanne Holzworth-Printmaker}

I recently happened upon this serigraph by artist Suzanne Holzworth and just love it because we have these chairs from DWR in our kitchen.

By the way, the chairs are just perfect!
“Kyoto Chair”
Worth It Studio

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Eco Chic {Festive Fish Napkins}

Organic cotton chambray napkins. Available from Ortolan.

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