Well If You Are Going To Work.....

You might as well do it in style. I wish I was working at any of these desks today.Such a cute space by the kitchen...
Of course if I was working here I would A. Have 2 of my dream items-Ghost Chair and a Lucite table and B. I could crawl back into bed any time I wanted....
I hope you have a wonderful Monday.

All images, Real Simple.

Quiet Time- Be Kind

"Be Kind, For Everyone You Meet Is Fighting A Hard A Battle." - PlatoA few weeks ago I heard a joke and while I can't remember exactly how it went I can remember the basic point. It went something like this...

A lady pulled up behind a car at a stop light and when the light changed and the driver in front of her was slow to move she began screaming and honking and cursing. She was then pulled over by a cop who arrested her and took her to jail. After a few hours in jail they told her she was released and could go home. When she asked why she was arrested the cop stated he was sure she was driving a stolen car because anyone with that many Christian stickers on the back of the car surely wouldn't carry on the way she did at another human being.

Point taken.

Image HERE.

Vintage- Everything Old (really) Is New Again

What better way to finish this series than looking at some vintage items? In continuation of the week's theme and the second theme, It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, I thought I would do a post to get ready for Monday night's premiere of the Rachel Zoe Project. So I rounded up some things from one of the online vintage meccas, 1st Dibs, for your viewing pleasure. I also tried to stick with a (mostly) retro theme in honor of Mrs. Zoe.....I know, you are shocked I start with grey!

Don't these look like something I should be in while drinking my morning coffee?
I LOVE this dress. I can hear men's thoughts now though and I don't think the word "love" is anywhere in them.
Would I ever wear a floor length sequined jacket? Probably not, but I bet our girl R. Z. would...


If you are going to be a vintage maven you are going to need at least one of these....

Okay now on to the part when we look at old finds belonging to yours truly. Starting with this piece I received as a Christmas present...

Haaaaaaaaaaaaa, oh I kill me! Sorry, this blog is part fantasy land for me and I just like to say things to see what it would feel like. I don't think this emerald beauty will ever be mine, I just hope whoever does buy it will love it the way I would.







Well you know I couldn't help but add some things for the home....
Seriously, how cool are these bar stools? I have a few clients looking for bar stools at the moment and I would be one happy decorator if these were to ever end up in a clients home.

This is kind of random but I love the history behind quilts. (Mom, this one is for you) For more like this one check out Gee's Bend.
Not so retro, but I still think they are "bananas".
I picture these bookcases as the unexpected element in the room. The piece that doesn't go with anything else, yet is perfect there.


"Oh this old thing....it's just my Louis Desk Trunk from 1916...." Sorry, once again I was just roll playing, you know to see what a couple, umm a few, well let's be honest- several 0's added onto to my bank balance would feel like.
If you are dying for the next season of the Rachel Zoe Project be sure to check out the countdown clips to pass the time.

Question for any grammar/etiquette/English buffs who are reading (assuming anyone is still reading)- If someone is married but still goes by their maiden name, like say oh...Rachel Zoe...is it Mrs. Zoe? I know I could just google the answer but I would love to hear from you!

*I know I have said this before but if you are one the above mentioned experts and you still read this blog- an extra special thank you since I know it must be like nails on a chalkboard to wade through crazy punctuations, etc. every day!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!!!

Everyday Objects- Everything Old Is New Again

Today's real post will actually come on Monday, and trust me it will good! However, in the meantime I will have to do a short post today. Between my plans for today's post being postponed and a wonderful visit from my Mother-In-Law (yes, I really do love my in-laws), things have been busy! This article from Country Living has me looking around for other ways to use "used" objects....
Whether it is glass vinegar bottles dressed up with home printed labels or everyday maps, postcards, wrapping paper, etc. made into works of art, there are so many everyday items that can give a home instant updates.
Color candle covers- this is something I had never thought about doing, but I will be incorporating this in future projects....
Not a new idea but cute nonetheless!
Another title for today's post could be " It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year". Hello, my name is Marianne and I am addicted to TV. I know, it is shameful and I should be using my brain cells for things better than TV but I LOVE, LOVE a good show. Tonight is the beginning of some great shows about to air....So are you in or you out?If you don't know what I am talking about click HERE. Can't wait to see the new batch of designers!!!!! Hopefully tomorrow will bring a recap!

Everything Old Is New Again: Guest House

James and Jo Ford's guest house isn't just any old house. It is actually their very first house. They sold it over 4 decades ago, then recently purchased it for $1 and moved the structure onto their family property. Think that is sweet? The icing on the cake is their designer son, Brad, made it over for them. Here is a bedroom before and after:What I love: the studded chest as a bedside table, the bedding-especially the pillows, the hanging lamps, the seagrass rug, and last but not least the wallpaper on the back wall. Perfection in a simple way.
For the rest of this makeover visit Country Living.