"Katrina Patina"

I love a happy ending, who doesn't. And when that happy ending takes place in one of my favorite cities, well, all the better. This lovely New Orleans home didn't actually survive the devastation of Katrina, but thankfully the homeowners did. Despite the devastation that ensued, they returned to the Crescent City and built a new cottage where their previous home once stood. The aftermath of Katrina took a toll on their home, their livelihood, even their marriage, yet they persevered. Like I said, I love a happy ending...especially when it looks as lovely as this.

{images via The New York Times]

A Perfect Grey

Seriously, when has the lack of color ever looked so good?

{image via South of Market, and if you're looking for more grey inspiration, visit the expert here}

Great Chairs + Great Fabric

Originally this post was just about these chairs. Then this fabric caught my fancy. I love the color palette and thought the two images belong together.

{chair image via French By Design, fabric image via Wolfum, spotted here}

Arresting

As in commanding attention; striking.

As in those windows, that painting, this rug.

{images via inside}

Daily Pretty

Ooh la la. So french.

{via Marie Claire Maison}

Indoors and Out

I love the painterly quality of these spaces. Gorgeous light, whether pouring through a window or dappled and dancing on the leaves makes for one pretty picture. Or in this case, twelve.

Have a lovely weekend!

{images via Interior Alchemy}

Daily Pretty: A Charming French Kitchen

A very charming french kitchen.

{click on image for a larger view}

Image via: Art and Decoration

Everything But the Kitchen Sink

Well, actually the kitchen sink too. I just couldn't resist posting all of my favorites from this wonderful site. Forgive the overabundance. Clearly I have a lot of favorites and sometimes, you just can't get too much of a good thing. Can you blame me?

{images via KML Design, site spotted on Plush Palate}