A Cohesive Piece

Wouldn't this screenprint, titled, Urns, by Wayne Pate, be another great way to bring all that we love outside, in?!
GRDN

Form

The structured pieces of this garden space are fantastic along side the free form of the hydrangea and other shrubbery. I'd love to have a closer look. I've been thinking about adding a few manicured boxwoods to my own flower beds to add layers and interest. I love the contradiction of the two together.

Things I Need

An adorable little clock for my desk top.
June the First, Clockwork Universe

Make Believe

I love the idea of a dedicated library space. If this one were *mine, it would take me the rest of my life to fill all of those shelves with books but I the room itself would hardly need a thing. It's so pretty already. So, I think I'd keep it simple with a yellow tufted couch, a vintage sign and rug, brown and cream canopy striped curtains and rather than a formal portrait above the fireplace as is typical in a library, this stately bird instead.

*I'd love to know how you'd choose to make it yours if you'd like to play along!
Location Works

Honestly

Today I have a headache and would really just like to climb back into bed (this one looks so inviting).
The Daily Bed

Fact

Faux bois just never gets boring.
Flor

Hitting the Books

My weekend plans are simple; research. With a term paper due Monday morning, there's not time for anything else. My topic is cultural dress of the Hopi Indian. There is much to sift through but it's all very interesting. I hope your plans are fun filled and a little more varied than mine.
New York Times

A Beautiful Disaster

Wouldn't you agree?
Hugh Stewart

If Only

If only a bigger clock meant more time in a day!
Image via Pink Wallpaper

A Seasonal Story

Our local strawberry stand opened last week, which in our family signifies the beginning of everything good. It all starts with strawberries, then cherries, then peaches and on through the spring and summer seasons with a new fruit or vegetable coming back to our table after a lengthy absence, one after the other. We are ready.

As far as strawberries are concerned, we are sustained between seasons by freezer jam. Our supply is low so I know that next week, with a term paper deadline out of the way, I'll be making freezer jam to replenish our dwindling supply.

My grandparents canned much more than jams and I've been wanting to learn for myself just how to do all that they did. The new book, Canning & Preserving, looks like just the reference to give me the confidence to get to it.
Design Sponge, Jayson Home and Garden via Elle Decor

Priorities

Please note-
Long table with room for big projects, mass amounts of library shelves for storing all reference and inspirational books, piano in the corner, gigantic dictionary on table top and drawers galore for storing all of those odds and ends necessary for creating. . .

I adore this space. Not only is it beautiful, but it also seems dedicated to creativity and learning
House Beautiful

Simply Stated

I'm a huge fan of lamp(shades) used in this manner.
Brass Petals, Tea for Joy, The City Sage

Shop Update

I've just added hand printed kitchen towels to my shop. I'm very pleased with how they've turned out. So much so that I decided that all of my kitchen towels should be bee towels.

Tools

The functional item is all the more beautiful because of it's usefulness in creating another even more beautiful item.
Is There a Shadow, Linn Photography, Jackson Street

Garden Talk

I've been too busy lately to get out into my garden (please note, the garden shown here, is not mine). I really want to put in the rest of the summer vegetables but it will have to wait. Sunday. I think. How about you, how are your gardens growing?
American Feast

Matter of the Art

With names like Gypsy Funeral and Organic Celestial Mandala adding to their charm, how can one help but to fall in love with these pinprick art pieces.
Luxury Marley

Saturation

Every square inch of this room has been covered. In this case, that really works for me.
Southern Living

Curiosity

I'm so very curious about what might be behind this lovely door and I wonder about the people who might walk through it each day. I wish it was me. I love it's beautiful imperfections.
Native Kee

Defined

Busy work- work that usually appears productive or of intrinsic value but actually only keeps one occupied.

Busy bee-someone who is always busy doing things.
New York Public Library

Wants, Needs, Desires

I need a spot like this. One dedicated to just being.
High Street Market