Haunted house...

Confession:  I don't believe in ghosts.  Well, except for these gorgeous translucent silhouettes {Mr. Stark, I bow to you}.  I would like to officially extend six dinner invitations to six curvaceous ghosts.  Actually, the gathering of ghosts can move right into my dining room.  Oh, and a single gloomy {smoke grey} ghost can lurk in my bedroom corner any day. 

Copper charm...

The glow of this Redsmith Dining Chair {from Anthropologie} is enthralling me with copper bliss and Tolix charm. 

Here's a glimpse of my work at EcoSalon this week {take a look, maybe even leave a comment or rate my words}.

Pulp? Or No Pulp? {Pulp + Creativity = Gorgeous}

Auction House Awe {Jimmie Karlsson + Anything = Stunning}

Shine and Sheen {Dispelling confusion about paint finish selections}

Handpicked: Pure Green {Celine Rogers + Pure Green = Tolix Perfection}

Delicious dichotomy...

This chair is a delicious dichotomy of raw industrial iron and plush luxurious upholstery - graceful ambivalence perched on four legs. 

{Harmoni og Kontrast had me swooning over it immediately.  I am still swooning.}

Glossy muse...

Today my mailbox was embellished with the new Ballard Designs catalog.  Here are a few things worth sharing.

The Sofia Settee.

The Louisa Bergere Chair & Ottoman.

The Firenze Embroidered Panel {in Gray}.

The adorable bee plaque {in Bronze} from the Set of Three Entomology Plaques.

The wallpaper collection at Ballard Designs will make your heart race.  Here is a little peek at the beauty.

Decorative Frame Wallpaper and Vintage Frame Wallpaper.

 

 

The shining glory of Ballard Designs, sweet and delicious Trellis Wallpaper {in Pearl and Green}. 

I am seriously coveting this Trellis paper.

Silver and gold...

This Silver Leaf Bombe Chest from Lucy Willow sent me on a search for metallic sheen. 

The French Chateau Collection at Graham & Green is just what I had in mind; luxurious, gold, slightly pretentious, and perfect for pairing with a little rust and industrial charm to tone down the gleam {slightly}.

Anthropologie 201...

Remember the lecture series I promised?  Let the lecture continue. Today Anthropologie will light up your living room {and life}. This post is all about tufts and weaves, upholstered goods, and window textiles.

This Battersea Sofette has all the tufts and charm your living room desires.

In case your sofa is lonely, here is a charismatic companion - the Conservatory Chair. 

Dress your window panes with glamour, these panels are unique and completely adorable: Adorations Curtain, Buttonwood Curtain, Deep Sea Curtain, Viceroy Velvet Curtain, and the Spiral Vine Curtain.

Though I am not easily won over by curtains (not usually my cup of tea, I admit), how delicious are those Deep Sea Curtains?!?!

Jayson's charm...

Elle Decor & Lonny have been seducing me with glossy advertisements from Jayson Home & Garden.  I finally submitted to searching the Jayson Home & Garden website; love at first sight!  Here are a few details I couldn't help but share.

The Vintage French Chair with antique Belgian grain sack upholstery is to die for.

This giclee print of a vintage London Bus Sign is stunning.

Rustic and elegant, the Snow Antler Pillow adds an element of impulse to any space.

Revitalized salvaged warehouse light bulbs serve as Factory Light Sculptures, genius.

Looking for a piece of furniture to last forever?  Try Petrified Wood.

Oh la la Los Angeles...

Today I stumbled across Cisco Brothers {thank you John Derian Company}.  Cisco Pinedo puts as much effort into being green as he does into furniture and upholstery design.  From material sources {soy based foam and reclaimed and certified wood} to slight details {eco friendly laundry detergent}, Cisco ensures every part of his design and production is sustainable. 

My favorite Cisco piece?  The Reina Chair; feminine but strong, a wonder in eggplant.

Perfection in gloss white...

Brocade Home has generously shared their Bent Wood Chair with the world, which I will now generously share with you.This might just be the most beautiful place to rest your derriere; stunning synergy between simple design and intricate detail.

Even more, this four-legged wonder can be paired perfectly with a lavish French antique or a simple farm table worn from years of enjoyment. I'll take six. The only problem? I might be too busy visually admiring them to actually rest my derriere.