0 Bella Barcelona

Another home that I could move right into.  Perfect balance of clean simplicity with warm comfort.  I'd also like to live in a loft, well period.  But especially with high wooden beam ceilings and windows like those.

 
Found thanks to Trendland via SF Girl By Bay.

0 NW 13th Avenue Loft

NW 13th Avenue Loft from Jessica Helgerson Interior Design ....So many good things here. The living room and bathroom are absolute perfection, in my opinion.  The kitchen is great with the big wood table and oversized pendant light.  The graphic tapestry heaboard is well done, especially with the monochromativ bathroom.  I'd like to move in now.

 
Found thanks to Cush and Nooks via Emma Stefan's Pinterest. 

1 Fiat Lux

Fiat Lux by Label Architecture. Black, white, squares, yes.

Found thanks to Dezeen. 

3 Rolling Masterplan by Jagnefalt Milton

Rolling Masterplan by Jagnefalt Milton

As someone who likes a change of location, but hates leaving a home I've worked so hard on... I really love this concept:

An open international masterplan competition for the city of Åndalsnes. The competition entry proposes to use the old industry train tracks for a new kind of infrastructure carrying mobile buildings that can be rolled back and forth depending on seasons and situations. 

1 Hotel Aire de Bardenas

Hotel Aire de Bardenas, Spain 

I love the cube shaped rooms, the deep windows, and the tranquility. This looks like a great place for a relaxing vacation.

Found thanks to Emma's Design Blogg + Bodie and Frou

0 Black {Triangle} Lodge

Black Lodge by Jagnefalt Milton

I'm really enthralled with the idea of camping right now. So camping in a triangle shaped cabin, on a beach, with a fireplace... sounds just about perfect.  

Found thanks to Dezeen. 

0 Geometric Clothing Rails

Clothing rails from Annaleena Leino's amazing shop. I would love to have one of these in my bedroom...

0 New Year's Decor: Prisms Calendar

2013 Prisms Calendar from Julia Kostreva 

I mean you need a new calendar anyway, why not one that will not only fit in with your New Year's decor and look great the rest of the year?  

Found thanks to SF Girl By Bay. 

1 New Year's Decor: Confetti Glitter Eggs

So, these glitter confetti filled eggs might be intended for Easter, but I think they could be a hit for New Year's too!  

Find this great tutorial at Oh Happy Day. Photos by Robyn Kessler.  

1 New Year's Decor: Wands of Wonder

Everly Lane Design also has these awesome Wands of Wonder...so fun.  

0 New Year's Decor: Gold Fringe Backdrop

I am going to attempt my own version of this great gold fringe backdrop from Confetti Systems (of course, they are so awesome).  The texture of this is completely fantastic. 

0 New Year's Decor: Tissue Tassel Garlands

I thought it would be fun to feature some New Year's Decor this week...maybe a little reference guide for next year.  

These Tissue Tassel Garlands from Everly Land Design are so fun.  This one is called Gold Rush, but there are so many awesome options.

Also, you might try making your own using this great guide.

0 Happy New Year!

Happy New Year Friends!

So... I didn't really intend to take such a long break from the blog.  Or even a break at all for that matter.  It just kind of happened.  I think I needed to just live in real life and kind of go with the flow for a while.  I hope this new year will bring a new balance to my life and allow me to getting back to doing the things that I love and have brought me pleasure over the years as well as finding new sources of inspiration and happiness. I hope the new year brings great things to your life too! 

Jess

0 Risom Desk

Risom Desk designed by Jens Risom.  Crafted of solid American walnut and black leather. So good. 

Risom Desk | Jens Risom | DWR

1 The Old Library

This is a great space. Defining the bar with that steel and glass structure was clever, and the bathroom...awesome. 

From the designer: 

Located in a seaside suburb of Sydney, the Old Library was originally a Methodist church build circa 1908, and went on to be the shire library in the 1970’s. The original building had great bones and an existing level of texture (exposed beams and timber lining). Working within the voluminous spaces we created a sense of intimacy and gathering through creating a series of rooms within rooms and spaces within spaces. Custom furniture pieces and a natural palette of oak, linen, white timber and blackened steel contribute to the relaxed and somewhat domestic space that is The Old Library. 

The Old Library | Hecker Guthrie | Sydney, Australia | Photography by Shannon McGrath

0 Surfhouse Hermosa Beach XTEN Architecture

Surfhouse designed by XTEN Architecture is not far from our house, down the street from our landlord's house.  We pass it each time we drop off our rent check, and every time we get excited.  It is quite visually stunning with its black geometric exterior.  I'd love to move in.

From the designer: 

The facade is made from rough sawn, black stained cedar planks with volumetric openings at primary program spaces and a system of identical vertical casement windows arrayed across the secondary elevations for specific views and ventilation. The interior is all light and air, with bamboo floors and walls of glass that slide away to bring the beachside environment inside.

Surfhouse | XTEN Architecture | Hermosa Beach, CA| Photographed by Art Gray 

2 Kaleido Trays

These trays are awesomely good...

Kaleido Trays designed by Clara von Zweigbergk for Hay. 
Powder coated steel, geometric shapes, five sizes and ten colors.

1 Ombre Pillows

These would look really good in our living room.

Hand Dyed Ombre Pillows from Terrain. Found thanks to The Brick House on Pinterest. 

0 Paulistano Armchair

Paulistano Armchair in Canvas designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha...adding this to my dream furniture list now. 

2 Mornings at the Beach House

Vignettes from a quiet sunday morning at our house...this is going to be a crazy week at work, I hope I can channel this peaceful calm.