spilled milk

Molly Wizenberg of Orangette has a podcast called Spilled Milk.  I am downloading episodes as I speak.  I really like what she has to say about food.

joelle design blog

My dearest of dear friends Joelle has just started her own blog:  joelle design.  This will be a good one I know....so do check it out!  Go Jo Jo!

pip-squeak chapeau etc. again

Look at the gorgeous model pip-squeak chapeau is using for new collection.  So beautiful and inspiring.  Check out the new hat for winter...cozy.

din din smart stainless bus platter

What a great idea instead of plastic.  It's the din din smart stainless bus platter from here.

great hall & colorful stairs

Love the big all white hall + the colorful stairs.

where did I find this?  so sorry to not give credit.

wall of butterflies

A wall of framed butterflies.  Spectacular!

via you are my fave

harvest fest 2010

It's the 7th annual Harvest Festival at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills, New York.  A day filled with workshops, hayrides, live music, pie contest, and more.  Check out Stone Barns site for more details and tickets!

papa stour

So Papa Stour is the scottish version of etsy.  Wonderfully simple, handmade goods.  Above are some samples of the things that caught my eye.  Yes there is a currency converter link right there for your perusal.  Check it out here.

virginia mcdonald

Love the room.  Love the couch.  Love the pillows.  Photography by Virginia McDonald.  Check out her site. 

recycled sweater ball

Recycled personalized sweater ball for baby found on etsy.  What a great present for new arrival.

orla kiely fall bags

Orla Kiely has a lovely new line of bags for fall.

pink velvet love seats

If only we lived in Orange County, California.  This is one of two pink velvet love seats for sale on Etsy. (sold)  :(

clothes on the line

I love the smell of freshly washed laundry right off the line.  Isn't this a lovely shot by Jamie Heiden?

wire bags

Saw these in or should I say on Lonny.  My mom used to call me a BAG GIRL for I love all kinds of bags.  These wire boucle bags are from Jayson Home and Garden.

august/september lonny!

Yipee!  The new August/September issue!   Lonny may even be better than Domino and I loved Domino.  I only wish it were in print.  Wouldn't that be great?  Do you think it's possible?

barefoot contessa

Yay!  Another recipe book by my favorite cook, Ina Garten.  How Easy is That?  will be available in October!  Pre-order your copy here today!

happy summer

I want to be here!

photo by christian chaize

another deck

Another lovely deck from skona hem.

gretchen kelly's nudes

This is a collection of Gretchen Kelly's nudes that we chose for one of our living room walls.  The prints are 5 by 7 inches in plexiglass frames.  Love the colors...so beautiful.  If you are interested in Gretchen's nudes you can contact her here.

piper jayne

 Yes.  This is my girl giving the thumb's up.  This was miraculously caught on camera by our great and crazy friend Kerin.  I can't stop giggling every time I see it.

white floors

White floors are my favorite.  How about that suspended bassinet?

first image:  scandanavian retreat
second:  emma's designblogg