lovely things

Some lovely things from Jayson Home & Garden in Chicago; clockwise from top: vintage skeleton key ($8), palace glasses ($22), pear salt cellar ($45), calais napkin ($12), avis bird tray ($48), owl lamp ($195)

perfect balance

Isn't this just the perfect balance of classic, retro, and modern? Photograph by Richard Powers, via desiretoinspire 

fine & raw

I've been thinking about chocolate lately since I started reading The True History of Chocolate, and I remember testing Fine & Raw chocolate at the Brooklyn Flea just before Christmas. It was delish. Made with raw cacao and high in antioxidants, Fine & Raw chocolate is made with agave nectar which is low GI and lower calorie than sugar. More info about this local Brooklyn artisan here.

makié

Gray and brown polka dot silk and cotton blouse from Makié

daydream

Daydream Wallpaper by Julia Rothman available at Rare Device. via a merry mishap

dozi

Pocket workbooks from dozi at Etsy. via paper crave

lemonstory

Cream and brown shirtdress from lemonstorynyc on Etsy

an invitation to paris fashion week

Invitation to the Kenzo show – Russian doll in a plastic blow-up pillow – from Paris Fashion Week. Check out invitations from Milan and New York too. via the moment

domestic architecture

Domestic Architecture has some photographs of their fantastic work in domestic and commercial interiors that convey a sort of non-minimalist minimalism that I really like. Have a look. via ill seen, ill said

merchant no. 4

Lovely stuff from Merchant No. 4

awesome folding chair

Awesome folding chair by Jim Zivic Design. via remodelista

yum

Pancakes with mixed berry compote and smoked salmon and eggs with roasted tomatoes from Jewels of New York. via saipua

new cb2

Things I like from the new CB2 catalog:



Clockwise from top left: draper sofa, scan lounge chair, walnut desk accessories, pharm desk lamp, platform coffee table, slick media console. 

pillows, charming and affordable

I came across these lovely felt pillows on Etsy from Cheryland. If I had a kid's room, they'd make a wonderful addition at 7 bucks a pop.

castle

Cute polka dot sheets at castle. via cup of jo

yes, this post is about domino

I just found out Domino is folding and I am so disappointed.

objectified

I'm excited about Objectified.

of a feather

A romantic feather ring (perhaps a Valentine's Day gift?) by designer Alex Monroe of South London.

floral finds

With the temps in the teens, perhaps I just have spring on the brain, but there are some really nice florals over at Anthro at the moment. Clockwise, from top left: colossal bloom rug, mauve; verdant acres dinnerware; recherche dessert plates; colossal bloom rug, rouge.

obama style

Word is out that West Coast decorator Michael S. Smith will be POTUS's official White House interior decorator. Michael S. Smith Houses from Rizzoli showcases Smith's "traditional yet not pedantic" style. He has a consistent ability to draw together eclectic elements, good for inspiration, even if you – like me – consider his overall taste conservative.