Southern Comfort

Although I wasn't born in the South, I've called it home for most of my life. So even though my southern roots do not run deep, I have a special affinity for this unique cultural region of our country. Tara may no longer exist, but the romance of the South, especially with regard to the architecture, centuries old live oaks draped with Spanish moss, and our world famous southern hospitality nonetheless remain alive and well. Hence, I am always charmed when I come across a beautifully preserved southern gem. This house on the bayou is no exception. Be sure to read the GARDEN & GUN article, here and see more photos, here.

The Great Outdoors

Despite the dreary weather we are having (flurries yesterday-say what?) or perhaps because of it, I can't help but dream of swaths of green, colorful blooms, outdoor rooms, frosty drinks on the porch, splashing feet in aqua waters, and even shady corners, pebbles underfoot, birds chirping in the afternoon sun. I lost myself there for a moment, now I just want to get lost in any one of these beautiful outdoor spaces.

{all images via the prolific garden inspiration over at garden rooms}

If I were a bathroom...

Then I would totally want to be this hot little number. I love how brash and unequivocally provocative it is. Rich blue cabinets, heck yeah. In your face bold wallpaper, I'm in love. Gold fittings, oh yes! And the icing on the cake is, no doubt about it, that sexy brass light fixture.


But if I had to play second fiddle to all that hotness, I wouldn't mind being this classic, but slightly edgy powder room. I love that rich, matte black sink to the moon and back. And the mirror, well, I don't know if it's functional...but who cares! It's stunning and the hanging mechanism is inspired! Add in to the equation the great window and all that ethereal light and I'd say you've got yourself one beauty of a powder room. Just wish it were mine.

credits:

1. my favorite and my best
2. things that inspire

It's Black, It's White

Just goes to show, when you use the simplest, most elemental materials of the highest quality, you need little else to create a masterpiece. I find these serene spaces to be transformative. They are so peaceful and create such an atmosphere of calm and yet, the rooms are stunningly beautiful in their modest dual tone palette. I wish I could live like this. Alas, I like my "stuff" far too much to attain this level of minimalism. And yet, I yearn to escape into these spaces. Hmmm...

{sublime architecture and interiors via Joseph Dirand}

Utterly Enchanting

Imagine the possibilities...but then again, perhaps some things are better left as-is.

{ethereal images via Emerson Merricks's flickr stream}