Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...

Man, that wall packs a punch! Bold, graphic, dynamic this dining nook is casual elegance at its best. This so could have gone the route of crafty, happy hands. However, that fabulous greige faux bois wallpaper, those kicky stripes, and the vintage-y furniture make for some fine, fine dining. Well played.

{image spotted on the equally fabulous, 10 Rooms}

Modern Master

Amazing attention to detail, an eye for texture and contrast, and absolutely jaw-dropping exteriors...all from the portfolio of Dutch master, Piet Boon.

Daily Pretty

I'm the first to jump on board when it comes to a cacophony of color, but when you have beautiful lines, great texture, and interesting materials...well, in this case, neutral rules.

{image via The Home Within Us}

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}

Verdant.

I was scrolling through my most recently saved inspiration images and I noticed a common thread...the color green.

Like this gorgeous malachite mirror. And can we just talk about this fabulous bathroom for a second. From this angle it looks just like my powder room configuration. Except, of course, my powder is nowhere near as fabulous. I haven't stopped thinking about this image since I spotted it the other day. If I could recreate this bold and beautiful space, I totally would! Could you go for something this wonderfully brazen in your home?

I'm also feelin' some intense love for that awesome piece of art. It's like Lilly Pulitzer gone abstract.

Um, hello lush and tropical. Nice to meet you.

Okay, if this isn't the most beautiful fabric you've ever seen, then you're lying. It's Judy Aldridge's new dining room and yes, I am green with envy.

And just when you thought it couldn't possibly get any better, shut your mouth, it does. Oh lord, just look at that sofa and faux malachite table.

Kermit said it ain't easy being green, but I say, what do frogs know.

Happy Monday, friends!

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Style It Pretty

Have a glorious weekend, ya'll!

{images via stylist Nan Whitney}

Daily Pretties

Fabulous.

{images via here}

Awesome.

If I had to work here, I don't think I would ever think of it as work.

{via the inimitable K. Wearstler}

Pure Whimsy

Do you see? It's metal? What a fabulous flight of whimsy, drapes, folds, and all.

{darn it, I lost the source...anyone?}