0 Backyard Zones from Sunset Magazine

The feel of this backyard isn't exactly what we are going for at my parent's house (think more Palm Springs mid Century modern), but there are elements that are fantastic.  We do plan on doing zones for different activities: dining, shade lounging, sun bathing, and a fire pit area. I love the pavers with the small stones in between.  Eventually we are going to break up the existing concrete deck and start over. I think this might be a good direction.  (I will have to take some existing photos this weekend). 

From the article How to Create Four Outdoor Rooms in a Small Backyard from Sunset Magazine. Design by Huettl Landscape Architecture.

0 Style Illuminated Interview

By the way, the interview that I did with Style Illuminated, the Lamps Plus Blog, is live today...check it out here!

0 Outdoor Inspiration: Cactus Love

This week I need a bit of outdoor space inspiration.  I think I've mentioned that my parents bought a mid century modern house in Los Angeles.  It's time to get the pool and area and landscaping ready for the summer.  We started today with the first round of succulents (of course), but we will need many more as well as some furniture and accessories...first for some inspiration. 


I still love these cacti from a Melbourne Nursery (photographed by Elly Yap) as much as the first time I saw them (and posted about here). We did manage to find some white cacti today, that we are very excited about...

0 Aaron Moran

Painted wood artwork from Aaron Moran...

0 Wood Bangles from Voz Clothing and Art

These skinny wood bangles from Voz Clothing and Art are simple and graphic.  Wood and triangles are always ok in my book. 

0 Kristy Modarelli

The Aldas Project by Kristy Modarelli...pretty fantastic. 


Found thanks to the Jealous Curator. 

0 Polyhedron Paperweight

Polyhedron Paperweight from Oji Masanori and Futagami. 

0 Black and White Circle Format Art

I'm loving these circle format art prints, especially in black and white, with nature/cosmic themes...


Deep Space from Samantha Hahn
Winter Collection Print 1 and Winter Collection Print 3 from Kelly Lynn Jones 
Available from Little Paper Planes 

0 Pillows from Fine Little Day

Pillows from Fine Little Day...I think my couch would like these.


Found thanks to A Merry Mishap. 

0 Last Weekend Recap

I have to sneak in last weekend/weeks recap before this one starts!  I've had annoying computer and internet issues this week that have slowed me down, but that's ok.  So some highlights from the past week:


1. The weather was weird the past week in LA, this thick fog rolled in and you couldn't see anything, and then it rained, but there were also periods of beautiful sunshine.  We liked that part.
2. Brit now has an awesome hanging herb garden on our patio, that we are really excited about. It required some interesting and awesome items...like a machete (not really, it's a folding hand saw, but that's what we are calling in) and neon zip ties.
3.  We also got more succulents and cacti (because we didn't have enough already) and did some planting.
4.  Including planting a new aloe vera in my newest  Perch! Campy Planter...I love them so much!
5.  I also got some new Russell and Hazel Binders (I'm obsessed with the yellow one) and a BKR water bottle.  I'm totally guilty of drinking smart water from plastic bottles, because I hadn't found a reusable bottle that I like.  But I think this one might be it. 
6. I had brunch at the Jonathan Beach Club which was delicious and beautiful with great company.  Then I spent some time at my parent's house and got to hang out with my favorite doggie, Tilly. My dad started a vegetable garden while we were there, and my mom was cleaning the pool area.  One of my next tasks is going to be to design their pool/outdoor area, including landscaping and furniture.  The view is awesome, and I have a feeling we will be spending a lot of time there this summer.

0 Coffou Cottage

Although I am totally craving spring/summer, I think the gloomy weather in LA right now has me wanting to curl up in a cabin.  This one will do: Coffou Cottage from Brininstool-Lynch Architecture and Design.  


Found thanks to The Marion House Book. 

3 Need!!! Ok...WANT!!

I WANT these!! 


Um, also see this: 

I think I could die happily in this shop.

1 Yellow and Pink from J Crew

Oh J Crew, bravo.


Cafe Capri in dazzling sun and soft fushia.

0 Meet My Newest Advertiser: Nicola Rowlands

I'm so happy to introduce my newest advertiser: Nicola Rowlands and her Etsy shop Ms. Spanner. Nicola has a fantastically fun shop filled with unique cards, geometric jewelry, tea towels, and my favorite pocket manfriends. The shop is just completely awesome and fun...so be sure to check it out!

Also find Nicola at her blog, I Hate Your Shoes.

0 Studio Pieter Stockmans

You know I love a good plate... but graduating sizes and geometric shapes.  Cha cha cha.


From Studio Pieter Stockmans.  See more at Serax Maison. 

0 String Shelving

So speaking of wood paneling...First, I love a good plywood room.  Second, I think I'm going to need a String Shelf at some point.


Photography by Petra Bindel. Found thanks to SFGirlByBay

1 Jonas Ingerstedt

The home of Swedish photographer Jonas Ingerstedt...so lovely.


Found thanks to The 189. 

2 Mid Century Dining Room

I can't stop thinking about this dining room that I found on Redneck Modern.  My parents recently bought a mid century house with an awesome view, but like many mid century homes it needs some love.  Despite the fact that more than half of the exterior walls are glass curtain walls, all the original wood makes it feel dark.  That's why I think Bret and Mary Peyton's home makes perfect inspiration. They successfully balanced the rich wood paneling with clean shiny whites and bright pops of color. Love the art, by the way. Just perfect.


Originally found thanks to Design Milk's Pinterest.

1 Graphic Bedding

OMG.  I NEED this.


Isleta Duvet Cover, Pillows, and Bedskirt from Anthropologie.


NEED!!!!!

0 Bedside DIY

Weekday Carnival made this awesome bedside lamp/rack from piping pieces.  Kind of genius.  See more here.