this is my bedroom...

...this will be featured shortly on apartment therapy, but ive had these images for so long now that i couldnt wait to share them with you. mind you the room is 10x10. made the headboard myself out of a antique 48 star flag. the bedside table is an old zoologist case. everything is vintage for the most past minus the duvet cover. anyways...enjoy and have a great weekend

What Is Your Grain?

I saw this sign at market and it really grabbed me. One thing I am always working on is trying to stay true to myself and not worry about what other people think. While I think I succeed at this most of the time, it is an ongoing battle. I find this true in life and decorating.I was reading Elle from Oct. 08 and found an article by Alex Postman describing her meetings with Isaac Mizrahi in which he was helping her find her style. I related to what she was saying in the following excerpt:

"I admit I harbor an envy of fashion extroverts-those bold, creative souls who can wear a coquettish plummed hat, or capelet, or studded leather boots without crippling self-awareness. People for whom the term faaaaabulous is used unironically."

Isaac is one of those people who exudes personal style and loads of personality and makes it look easy. Another person who I adore for being a completely unique is Betsy Johnson.
While I think truly over the top people are amazing, I just struggle to be true to my slightly different side, trying to really focus on what I like and stick to it. When I saw this picture I immediately thought, "Now that girl has personal style".
This picture, just like the sign above jumped out and grabbed me. I sometimes wonder if I didn't have outside influences what would my style be? Not that I think outside influences are bad, they keep things fresh and inspire you to grow and continually evolve. So my hope for this year is to evolve while not losing my individuality.

*This last picture is a sneak preview of my post on Monday on my new favorite photographer....

two more shots

color forecast...kinda

what can i say? i like em all, theyre classic, none of these are going to be pushed out of your homes or off the runways...

Goodbye Domino

In the words of one of my favorite peeps, Tom Petty, "Don't do me like that". This sentiment is of course directed towards the suits at Conde Nast. I know by now that everyone has heard the news. Today I just I want to have a pity party so please indulge me. I know that so many people are hurting right now (including the staff of the Domino) and that times are tough and I have NO reason to be feeling sorry for myself, but I am blue.
When Cottage Living shut down I was depressed. A magazine that I LOVED was gone. Now Domino, my all time favorite. Sure there are others, many that I love too, but I never saw myself more than in Domino (CL too). I love the homes in House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Elle Decor, etc. but my home may never get to the point that it looks like that, and if it does it will be YEARS from now.


Some things have a more direct impact on your career than others, this magazine was one of those things. I know this sounds dramatic but it is true. It shaped a lot of what I do and was an amazing release for my funky side. One of my long term goals was to make into Domino somehow.

I know all industries are hurting, and design/decorating is no different. Things are changing and it is a tough time to be in this field. The best thing for me lately was the discovery of the design blog world and all the people who are going through the same things as me. I am so grateful to have found y'all.

With that said, reading things on the internet, even the Domino website, is not the same as reading a magazine. For me, I would take a magazine any day. I don't understand why all these magazines are folding, (I know WHY, I just can't comprehend it), isn't there something we can do?

Any ideas on where I am going to go now to get my young, funky, fun, eclectic fix?
To find rooms with as much unique character as this....

(To try to pick my favorite images would be impossible and due to time constraints I wasn't able to really go through and pick out the best examples of the magazine, although this was one of my favorites)....
This image seen in my favorite article from Domino basically sums up my love for the magazine..
Thank you Domino staff for all the wonderful issues you brought us, you will be missed!

If anyone has the full layout from this article please let me know.

***All Images Domino Magazine

...this is not a post about how domino mag is gone... just pretty pictures

PANIC!!!! CAN'T BREATH!!!!

I just heard from a reliable source that Conde Nast has cancelled Domino. Is this true, has anyone else heard this? I would seriously sink into a deep depression that even a new walk in closet and updated bathroom could not even pull me out of....

Oh no...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/28/domino-magazine-to-fold_n_161672.html

I think I am honestly going to cry, there is no other magazine I love more than DOMINO

O

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall...

I am slightly OBSESSED with the mirror above. It may be on the funky side, but I am DYING to put a pair of these in someone's house (not to mention mine of course). So while looking for mirrors the other day I was on Ballard just saying hello to my little love when I discovered a plethora of other mirrors that are drool worthy.
Both of these speak to my rustic, natural feel, aged (even if it is faux), side.
Kind of crazy but cool at the same time for all my animal lovers.


Like the flower effect...
Just because it is that soft blue that speaks to so many people....
I heart floor mirrors, such a big bang for your buck. Ballard has always had great ones...


I am really loving these last two...now if I can just find someone with a big enough wall...

***All images from Ballard Designs