summertime ...can't come fast enough

with record lows here today I can't help but continue to fight the weather and opt for a skirt as often as I can ... if only I could wear flip flops too!

ROOM inspiration

As we set off to enjoy another weekend ... here is a brilliant idea / inspiration to bring memories and nature to your home. I got this little glass jars from Ikea eons agon and wanted to start collecting things from my walks here in Northern MN. Twigs, dirt, acorns, sand .. what have you .. and display them in my house on a ledge. When I saw this pic today I thought LIKE THAT... she's nailed it beautifully. It looks like she's even included labels.
Check out the rest of her apartment transformation over at Apartment Therapy ... my daily addiction!

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/

HHhhooootttTTT

The Berkley prints I ordered arrived last week and I love love love them. What a steal. Here's anothe rone for you ....

walls are closing in on ...

I am so into these right now although I haven't chosed one for my house yet. I am getting close though. They are everywhere now and that means they are getting cheaper ... yeah

I have to remember this one when I finally get around to doing a pet related post!

Illustrator Charley Harper

Because of one of my favorite programs ... CBS Sunday Morning ... I was able to discover an artist that was there under my nose all of the time. Charley Harper's designs have influenced many artists and illustrators .. and we can see that influence throughout from fabric ... to lighting. Click here to purchase some of the following pieces today.

out by the sea

Not only is today Super Tuesday ... and Fat Tuesday ... it's also my BF's BDay. So in honor of him I dedicate this post to his second love [after me of course] The Lost Pearl pictured here last summer on our way to the Apostle Islands. Can't wait to head that direction again SOON.
So to my sailor love ... nautical, beach, ocean, sea inspired things for living.