Hotel, Motel, Holiday Inn, Nov.11

I forget where I came across this slideshow of the world's best new affordable hotels, but I find myself scrolling through it at least once a week. Thought you might enjoy a little Saturday scrolling, too.

1, 5, 11 and 17 are of particular interest.

P.S. Take a peek at this one, too. (Doe Bay, represent!)

Great Crates, Nov.11

Brilliant storage idea:

1. Collect wooden crates of varying shapes and sizes.

2. Choose 3 or 4 paint colors. Or just mix 2 colors to create a range of tonal hues.

3. Paint the interiors of some, exteriors of others, just the edges of a few, and leave a few unpainted.

4. Spread them out against a wall, stack them on long and short sides to create variation of depth and height.

5. Fill them with your records, books, ceramics, lamps, photos, tchotchkes and teacups.

6. Sit back, relax and enjoy the view.

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Delight for days, Oct.11

oh wit + delight, i'll never tire of perusing your pages...









you've got me all figured out.

The most important meal of the day, Oct.11

I love breakfast. I also love lunch, dinner and snacks. But there is something so comforting about the morning ritual of breakfast and a cup of coffee. I find a similar comfort browsing simple, sweet breakfast images...


coffee + grapefruit english muffin

coffee + nut bar

coffee + figs

coffee + melon bread

coffee + banana muffin + yogurt

coffee + apple clafoutis + mango

coffee + berry pancakes

coffee + frittata

coffee + bagel

coffee + peaches + granola


1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10

Metals, Sept.11

I can't imagine a more perfect album to anticipate as Fall creeps in. Feist's latest, "Metals", is due for release on 10/4/11 and these ears are ready.

hang in there, sept.11

Now that the weather has officially shifted, I'm spending a bit more time buzzing around my apartment and scheming up my next little home improvement project.

This one would be filed under "in my dreams" as our little abode doesn't have the space or high ceilings to accommodate dangling seating options. But how much would you LOVE to come home and sway back and forth on one of these everyday?!?


note: amazingly bold graphic blue/cream rug, various wood + rattan accents, and floor to ceiling windows.

note: wooden everything, beautious boxbeam ceilings, oversized globe lamps, and the tons of sunlight flooding in.

note: that gorgeous upholstered chair and rustic A-frame construction.

note: everything. the mixy-matchiness of whitewashed wood floors, black on white tile and the elizabethan tufted loveseat, the pom-pom curtain...i LOVE this eclectic room.

(1, 2, 3, 4...?)

everyday dos, sept.11

if you're like me, you wake up each morning, look in the mirror and wonder what the bejesus to do with all those hairs. then you grab some bobbies, do the same old front-to-side twist, pin it and be done with it. if i'm so bored with this 'do, i can't imagine how boring it must be for people who have to look at me everyday.

thanks to refinery 29's month of hair calendar, i have 31 new dos to look to!

The Bannerman Castle Trust, Aug.11

After spotting this little island and decrepit castle from the train on my way to Dia:Beacon last Fall, it's been high on my list of places to visit! It's so picturesque and I can't imagine a better time to explore it than during this upcoming season of colorful leaves and crisp air. Check out their site for more info and events...Farm Fresh Dinner at the castle? YES PLEASE.


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fake it til you make it..., aug.11

...is one of my favorite phrases - i'd say i use it at least once a week. i wholeheartedly believe that you can 'fake' the confidence you need to try something new/make a giant leap forward/take important risks, until that confidence becomes a very real thing. fake it until people see you the way you want to be seen.

here are ten more little jewels of wisdom that everyone should meditate on for a minute or two.

you better run, better run, aug.11

i could do listen to this song on repeat for days.

it's a little bit cheesy and simplistic, but ooh soo catchy. it really makes me want to shake it...