Just Beautiful.

{image spotted here}

Stuff.

Specifically, gold stuff. I definitely have a weakness when it comes to the Midas touch. I often joke with Susie that instead of MINTY, we should have named the business, Ye Olde Brass Shoppe. Yes, friends, my name is Nelya and I have a serious gold fetish. Take, for example, that wondrous lotus chandelier below. And look at those floors and that door!

Or this beautiful burnished mirror.

Moreover, just check out our newest MINTY arrivals. A pair of beautifully shiny, with a perfect vintage patina, perforated brass stools. Yes, a pair, twinsies! Lordy, these babies badly want to come home with me (that's what they whispered in my ear, pinkie swear). [update: the brass stools have sold to a wonderful reader, sniff sniff...be sure to check back next week as we are anticipating some amazing new arrivals in the shop] [Thank you, wonderful reader!]

Finally, not golden, but lovely nonetheless, this bedroom and spectacular entry from the portfolio of Madeline Stuart.

{beautiful interiors via Madeline Stuart, gorgeous stools via MINTY, email us for more information}

This one needs no commentary.

The beautiful Madrid home of uber talented decorator, Isabel Lopez-Quesada. There are some seriously amazing moments happening within those walls.

{images via AD, read about it here}

Teaser.

Yesterday spring was in the air. It was positively balmy...think sunshine, blue skies, and temperatures in the 70s. Today, it's gloomy and chilly. Mother Nature, you're such a tease!

So in an effort to convince myself that spring is, in fact, on the way, I think I'll get lost in this beautiful image. A warm & green sunny corner, yes please.

{image found here}

Dang.

This painting.

These windows.

That door.

Nice, huh?

You Know I Love Boho

And in the spirit of all things lazy and bohemian, I've taken these images from my iPhone favorites...in other words, no sources. I know, bad, bad Nelya.

Chris Barrett Design

Like an icy cool drink on a hot summer's day, these spaces are completely refreshing...a palette cleanser. Whether you prefer simple and neutral or bold and colorful, Chris Barrett Design offers up beautiful rooms with incredible attention to detail that are all about creating an aah moment.

{images via Chris Barrett Design}

Photographer Fixation: Pia Ulin

I am always awed when in the presence of great photography. A beautiful room is a beautiful room, no question, however when seen through the lens of a talented photographer it becomes so much more. Those fleeting moments when the light is just right, the mood, the ambiance, a memory captured or created...to be able to do this and do it well is no easy task. Yet, somehow, photographer Pia Ulin makes it appear effortless. Truly the mark of greatness, no?

{See more of Pia Ulin's portfolio here, spotted on the always inspiring 16 House}