Ice Lake Inspiration

Took a hike to ice lake near Silverton, Colorado last week. GORGEOUS! For anyone in design, how could these colors not inspire? I mean really? The view is so breathtaking at the end of the hike that you have to rub your eyes and physically close your mouth, lest flies rush in. I was gobsmacked!
Elegant Linens I am hopelessly enamored by these colors. They work in modern and even traditional settings. It just says FRESH to me.
Sumptuous, no? I want to put a vase of peacock feathers near by, or drape a teal silk robe on the bed post! Lime, turquoise, peacock blue, even the names don't adequately describe Ice Lake in the lush verdant summer.
fabric by ink and spindle! Modern, nature inspired and very cool...check out their blog!


Some of the many wild flowers. The Queen's Anne Lace was as tall as my friend Steph!
mmmm, me love moss.
Waterfalls, too many to count! It was heaven!

Room for company

I'm a smokey glass addict. These would be great in a guest room with the duvet below. From Bliss Living.

These stacking shelves are great for guest rooms too. Buy a few, get storage for yourself and leave a few empty for guests...simply take yours away if too personal....

Barbie in da hood?

I realize I'm not the first to scoop this quaint little news items, but did I have to hear it on NPR's Morning Edition first?

I was stupefied and motionless as I gulped down every detail I heard over the radio this morning while I tried to get ready. Barbie is getting a life size dream house...designed but that wacky Jonathan Adler! He's no "one trick pony", that's for sure.

Plates at the Barbie restaurant.

J. A. 's sketch of Barbie's bedroom.

Mr. Quirky himself. Remember this presidential post? Well here is his interpretation.

But my favorite pic of him is here sporting his big guns! My husband used to swear by this pose in high school. One simply presses the back of the bicep to allow for maximum camera exposure to Mr. muscle. It increases percieved volume by...massive stud units. AWWWWW so cute!

Anyone remember the story David Sedaris tells of arranging his mothers cigarettes into a beautiful star shape on the coffee table? It reminds me of this mirror. I have a friend who, by mistake, painted a room "barbie tan beige"...all she needs is this little gem and she'll be set.

When I heard there was a chandelier made of blond hair I scoured then net trying to find it...please let me know if anyone has seen it or has photo links! Hair chandelier, now ya just don't hear that everyday!

Babs, Sweet Pea, honey girl, the same pair over and over? I'm worried. ( You'd think the chandelier would have caused a red flag...)I had no idea that among your many titles and roles you were also the spokesperson for obsessive/compulsive disorders...I mean really, variety is the spice of life my friend. Branch out a little.

I wonder if it was all those old Barbie shoes I chewed on as a kid that finally turned her...maybe she knew...hmmm.

Consider removing just 1 article...a silver pouf, perchance?
All kidding aside, I really am a fan of the toy. I think I utilized some of my more creative hours as a kid designing Barbie houses. It was like I had pink goggles, every time I saw something like a plastic creamer container, I'd think to myself....Barbie needs a set of these for her kitchen. Or my dad would bring home strange wood scraps from construction sites and I'd find a way to wrap them in fabric to make furniture. I loved dressing, her, doing her hair...I don't think she scarred me at all....twitch, twitch.

Accent with Translucency

These 10 inch vases are perfect for accenting bedrooms, baths, even living rooms, they add color, interest, texture, and sparkle. AND... they're on sale!

So crisp, so hotel chic!

These would be perfect next to the bed. Linens and Things is going out of sale and their decor dept is full of little gems like these.

They also have some killer deals in the kitchen dept.

This isn't from L and T. But it's a great modern plaid, I think. It would be better with more crisp lines but it can be worked into lots of "pillowscapes" add floral, geometric or botanical prints and poof, instant texture and interest.