Archive - January, 2009

Washington Post Express (Again!)

My pocket mirrors were featured in the Washington Post Express last month, and now my Periodic Table of Sentiments are featured in this weekend’s edition!

Washington Post Express
Washington Post Express
“The Elements of Smile”

Thanks, Washington Post Express!

No More Domino

*sniff, sob*

Domino and Blueprint Magazines

I suppose it’s fitting that I have every single issue, right beside every issue of Blueprint. All heavily bookmarked of course.

The Bedroom… Lightened and Brightened

Our bedroom is fine. Lovely in fact. I really shouldn’t go mucking about. It looks like this:

Our Bedroom

Which, when broken down, looks like this:

The Bedroom

I don’t know what it is lately though — I’ve been really drawn to soft sweater textures and pale colors. Brandon thinks I’m nesting, and he may be right because I’m nearly obsessed. I want a light, soft rug. I want textured bedding in shades of cream and white. I want white linen curtains. I don’t want color and pattern right now. This is what I want the bedroom to look like…

The Bedroom… lightened and brightened

Um, and that rug just went on sale. Tempted.

Sources (current look):

Additional Sources (lightened and brightened):

New Old Plates

I just ordered these vintage floral plates

Vintage Floral Plates
(photo by tawnillia)

They should go nicely with my Star Glow vintage plate set that Brandon and I picked up a few months ago at an estate sale (dinner plates, dessert plates, serving dishes, the works)…

Star Glow Vintage Plates
(photo by drew-o-rama)

Rockin’ Out

Brandon and I went out to test rocking chairs and gliders this weekend, and we chose an upholstered glider with a matching ottoman for the nursery. SO COMFORTABLE. I think I could have taken a nap right there in the store it was so big and squishy and soft.

And then of course, we have the gorgeous new Eames rocker for the living room. The rocker is an 80/20 mix of style vs. comfort (though it is still very comfortable), and the glider is an 80/20 mix of comfort vs. style (though it’s not bad for a glider). Form and function for each, just in different ratios.

style vs. comfort

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