The Sketch Book - Inslee Haynes

Love these fresh watercolors for Spring!





The Sketch Book - Inslee Haynes

I may be the only one dreaming of Fall dresses but...

{Eliza J Lace and Faille Dress, Nordstrom}

I can admit it! I am really loving lace right now and this dress from Nordstrom is so beautiful!

Seriously, though. After reading J Crew's Fall Inspriation Campaign and scouring the Fall Lines at Nordstrom online,  I am so excited for Animal Print and Lace together!

{Edie Purse, J Crew in Italian Calfskin}

{Kate Spade New York Eryn Calf Hair Flat, Nordstrom}

Jill Rosenwald is so talented!

Check out her gorgeous Etsy shop. I really love her graphic prints and earthenware!

{Coper Bowl in Newport Gate Navy}

{Chevron oval lamp in Navy}

  And then I found out she also designs gorgeous rugs for Surya! Hello new living room!



{Fallon Rug FAL 1054-58}



{Zuna Rug ZUN1043-58}

 

{Fallon Rug FAL 1048-58}

And now I can also follow along with her blog. You should too... I love her post this week on finding the perfect hallway color.


Also, here is an interview that Annechovie did with Jill this Spring!

Enjoy!


Monday Musings: I love you DVF!

{So glamorous!}



{I love her.}



Gorgeous shots from the CFDA awards. Found here : Jamie Beck's photo blog What an incredible photographer, right?

I am really loving the silk Marmara dress personally...



{DVF Marmara dress}



Monday Musings: Lake Merwin

We had so much fun this past Sunday at Lake Merwin, which is outside of Woodland, Washington. It was about an hour northeast of Portland and absolutely stunning. The water was extremely clean and the lake was not too crowded. My father-in-law took the three of us up to go Kokanee fishing and to lounge on his boat. Payton was so excited to help bait the fishing rods and drive the boat! She was dancing around all day and she caught her first fish!

{Payton's first catch!}

{Payton and Andrew driving.}

It was such a lovely way to spend the day with family and we have decided it should be an annual event! I hope everyone had an equally great weekend!

Monday Musings: Worlds Away

I never thought i would be one of those girls who loved gilded furniture or Hollywood glam., but I am surprising myself recently while I look for furniture for our new house! I am totally in love with Worlds Away, a designer wholesaler filled with gilded goodies...



{Noho Low Console}



{Milano Ring Side Table}

I found them while perusing one of my favorite designer's websites. Caitlin Wilson Design. She has impeccable taste and just bought an occasional table for her office at the One King's Lane Saturday Sale. This is the one she purchased.




{Caitlin's new occasional table}


Also, how cute is this mirror from Worlds Away? I am thinking about it for my daughter's bedroom.

{White Lacquer Trellis Mirror}

Monday Musings: Vintage Portland

I am obsessed with the website Vintage Portland. I cannot stop looking through the archives to find new places that I recognize or that I never knew existed! I find it incredibly exciting to see all of the original buildings that have metamorphasized over the years. I think every city should have a website that allows its citizens such awesome access to their history! Below is an example of a building that I have spent many hours going to the Portland Opera, seeing the latest Broadway Musical, Singing along to James Taylor, or watching the magical Christmas time Nutcracker performance from the Oregon Ballet Theatre.

{Portland Municipal Auditorium 1958 Courtesy of Univ. of Oregon Libraries}

{Keller Auditorium Circa 2010 Courtesy of Wikipedia}

“Keller Auditorium, formerly known as the Portland Municipal Auditorium, the Portland Public Auditorium, and the Portland Civic Auditorium, is a performing arts center located on Clay Street in Portland, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Portland Center for the Performing Arts. It first opened in 1917, [then changed names] in 1968, being renamed again in 2000 in honor of a $1.5 million renovation donation by Richard B. Keller. The Keller Auditorium is the home of many performances of the Portland Opera [and many other Fine Arts Events].” (courtesy of Wikipedia)

Hopefully, I will only visit this site occasionally rather than the hours I spent on it this weekend! :)

Monday Musings: I love lucite and acrylic!

For several reasons I really love lucite. Most importantly it is clear and shiny and easy to clean. The only problem is that it is often times expensive. So I have found that little bits and pieces of clear acrylic does the trick. If you have been over to my details page, you have seen that I am obsessed with The Container Store. They have such an amazing array of acrylic items for organizing.



{The Container Store}




Here are some fun examples I have seen that do a great job of mixing traditional decor with a more modern aesthetic.





{Traditional Home via Decorpad}

{Decorpad}

I also love City Southern's post "Lovely Lucite"! So fun. :)

Monday Musings: We bought a house last night!

I am so excited I can barely stand it... Happy Mother's Day to me! :) We bought a 1940's super fixer-upper, one level ranch, in an adorable neighborhood! I cannot wait to share my "before" pics. from inside with you later on this week. We have a lot of work ahead of us. In the mean time check out the rmls listing pics.! I love the light, the large sized rooms, the one level living and the amazing property!

Monday Musings: Rikshaw Design is fabulous!



We had so much fun at the Rikshaw trunk show on Saturday! I cannot wait to receive my tunics in the mail. Rikshaw Design is amazing. The fabrics are so soft and flowy and I am in love with the fit of the Tuxedo Kurta. I ordered one in blue for myself and the Moroccan Kurta for Payton. This will definitely be our Summer uniform.


{Red Tuxedo Kurta}






















{Girl's Moroccan Kurta}

 






















{The colors are fabulous!}



{Another detail shot!}

{Isn't Emily's dining room gorgeous?}

{Cupcakes from St. Cupcake}

What a fun girly event! I would highly recommend throwing a Rikshaw trunk show. There is something for everyone...

Monday Musings: I am crazy for Blue!

I am not sure if it is because I am in love with blue that I seem to see it everywhere right now or if blue really is everywhere?!




                                                                              Check out this awesome outdoor pillow from West Elm



















I think this would be fun paired with any of the others from their current Summer Collection...

Or check out Benjamin Moore's Bermuda Blue as seen in Lonny Mag



It is like vacation on a wall!





















                                                                              Or the blue sky of La Jolla!

Payton running after the birds...

I have always loved nautical blue in bedrooms but I am starting to think that I would like a blue family room or even dining room! I would love to hear about your blue room dreams!



{Meg Braff for House Beautiful}

Monday Musings: Dreaming of Sunshine!

We had so much fun at the San Diego Zoo  last week and I have been thinking about how wonderful it was to walk around in short sleeves and feel the warmth of the sun. Seriously, though. If you live in the Pacific Northwest then you know what a wet, cold Winter we have had this year. I know, I know, everything is green a lush and lovely here. :) But, alas, I am still ready to be outside for the season and I am daydreaming of sunny days ahead...

I haven't actually seen Meerkat Manor, but I can only imagine from this shot! :)

We waited in line for quite awhile to see this beauty, but she was well worth it! So cute!

Payton avoiding kisses from Mom (per usual...)

We have an amazing Zoo in Portland which we visit frequently when the weather is nice. My favorite part is the elephant exhibit. I love that we celebrate their birthdays and that you can attend evening concerts in the Summer on the lawn. This is especially fun with all of the babies and kids dancing and running around!

Payton's first Zoo trip @ 10 months