The Adoration File of My Brain (Home Decor aisle)

note: no clue where the above picture came from, if you know please help me give credit!

This section of my brain is overflowing, especially because I happen to be one of those people that when I see someone's house, I can't possibly get over what I think they need here or they're missing over there. Usually, being a Southern Belle and all I manage to keep my mouth shut, but when someone asks for help. . .oh there's no end to the madness at that point. Therefore, when I find something perfect for a friend or family member, I have to e-mail them right away which gets to be a tad annoying as I really don't have time for that but hell I do it anyway because it is ever so much more fun than cleaning, don't ya know? (sorry, couldn't help it - I've got Sarah Palin on the brain). That's usually the way I end up finding things to blog about. This week though, I've been catching up on my magazines so alot of the following links are from companies noted by BH&G or Domino.

Here's what I'm adoring (for me) now-hope you enjoy!:

#1 = Les Indiennes: Batik printed linens that are simply to die for! And I just must have the art portfolio!

#2 = Viva Terra: I could do a whole posts on this company, in fact I might one day - my favourite is the rice and feed laundry basket, heart it!



#3 = Maine Cottage: I'm sure you've heard of this company (unless of course you've been living in a cave for ages and ages) but here are some newer things from them:

#4 = Tobias and the Angel: don't you just love that name? Very English things my darlings! However, for some reason I can't actually save and pass on photographs of their things, so you'll just have to visit the website for yourself, you won't be disappointed, I promise!

#5 = Ikea: always a favourite of course - but I've recently become obsessed with this bed, among other things. . .

#6 = Tablecloths Etc.: this website had me from the first page, oh dreammmy! And then the lampshade covers. . .oh I want one of each!




#7 = Shades of Light: This company is actually based close enough that I'm going to stalk them very soon, a visit is a must! Note: please just ignore the fact that the elephant rug was designed by Vera Bradley (ugh, I can't believe I like it, ugh) Last but never least. . .#8 = All Posters: Kelley and I decided Friday night that I need these for the office/dining room/studio -

Note: this is the "work in progress" photo. . .so the coffee table is going to be yellow soon and the plaid will be big giant pillows, the blue is Andy Warhol's Elvis print which will be bolsters, and the chandelier pillow is in another room now.

Anyway, in place of the ugly black and white thing over the sofa. . .
one of these:

I need opinions on that last decision though so please offer them up!

As always, happy shopping guys!!!

New Etsy Favourites

My newest loves. . . support these artists and collectors pleeeease:

Silver Chick Earrings from Beth Millner $65.00

Hydrangea Photograph from Gemini Photography $12.00

Custom Nest painting from Amy Giacomelli $350.00

Pink with an Attitude Cross from Heirloom Creations $80.00

Flower Trivet from Amy Rose Berlin $8.00

Bumble Bee Mug from Factory Studios $34.00

Fancy Schmancy Quilt from Kristen Jane $80.00

No Sign from Lovely Pretty Things $45.00

Most Elegant Coffee Pot from Violet 64 $28.00

Moda Chez Moi Wallet/Business Card Holder from Baffin Bags $4.50

Totally Turquoise Owl Earrings from Always Amy $4.00

Wretched Awful Terrible Blogger I Am I Am

I'm truly rather sorry there has been a rather extensive leave of absence in my blogs. This is one of my absolute favourite outlets and so when I just can't seam to get to it, I'm very disappointed. Undoubtedly more disappointed my 3 readers are, what with all the amazing blogs out there in our lovely Internet land. Anyway, my excuses do happen to consist of my computer being dead for about 5 days and then myself being whisked away to the land down under (By that I of course mean Florida, unfortunately, not Australia). Good excuses, sort of, right?

So today I'm back on track and I'm determined to write alot! It seams quite apropos considering I'm thinking alot lately as well.

1st: my poor apology and lovelies from my trip to see the Floridians

2nd: new etsy finds

3rd: new websites and stuff I'm including in the adoration and obsession file of my brain.

To begin with, I didn't take enough pictures this trip. . .I'm disappointed in myself for that. In my defense I was slightly distracted. I would tell you all about the reason for my distraction but as it is still very early and I am an indecisively as scared as usual, we'll delay all that for now. I'll let you in on the secret soon though, hopefully, fingers crossed. Anyway, trips to museums are always amazing when you have someone who enjoys the art as much as you and they're especially fabulous when they have nice outdoor areas that allow you to make a whole day of the affair. That's just what we did of course, here's a taste:

(The art is from here, the gardens are my pictures and they really are better than the ones of the museum's website he he he)

In retrospect, the whole weekend seemed to revolve around art a bit. Thursday night I enjoyed wine with my girl Kelley and her gorgeous friends - all of them works of art in their own rights.

Then, Kelley and her handsome hubby have started purchasing the most scandalously dreamy pieces from this guy, Scott Rohlfs:

The rest of the weekend, like I said has to remain a secret for now, perhaps you'll meet the mystery later. Now on to my other posts.

Hope ya'll have a gorgeous weekend!

See ya soon. . .I PROMISE!