In the Kitchen

There is something wonderfully authentic, genuine, even spontaneous about this kitchen. That perfect stream of dappled light, the door casually thrown askew, and that one-of-a-kind hood leave me yearning for a private tour...bonus points if a chilled glass of white was included.

{image via interiors porn}

These Are a Few of My Favorite...Pins!

Love the rustic vibe and I don't know if it's simply the light, or if the walls are really a wonderfully watery blue stain, but I am transfixed.

Ok, now the fact that I am intrigued by this one is, well, intriguing. I'm not normally one who heeds the siren call of pastels, but I'm really enjoying the way they warm up those brushed concrete walls. Oh, and the rug...I'm really enjoying that rug.

The window. Oh lord, the window.

Black. Lacquered. Kitchen. Sheesh, what's not to like.

I'm feeling all zen-like just looking at this. Om....

{images via my Pinterest, yeah, I'm hooked}

P.S.- We MINTY gals love nothing more than spotting one of our fabulous finds on one of our favorite sites. This time it's an amazing OKL Tastemaker Tag Sale and these fun pear and apple condiment servers. The OKL version are, sadly, sold out. $199 for the pair.

Aaah, but here's our MINTY version. Wonderfully whimsical brass containers with a beautiful vintage patina. Unlike the OKL pair, ours come with the original glass liners and a perfectly fitted wee brass spoon. They make the ideal finishing touch for your holiday table, brunch table, or a simply lovely Mother's Day gift. And, at $45 each, you can have all four for the price of the OKL pair. Can you say, steal! Visit MINTY on FB for more information.

Elemental.

Raw brass. Bleached wood. Dark slats. Perfect pairings.

On another note, I've succumb. To the allure of Pinterest, that is. I've held out for all this time for fear of losing hours of my life. Well, the fear was warranted, but the promise of beautifully organized inspiration won out. I don't know how diligent a pinner I'll be, but if you're interested, you can follow me here.

Have a wonderful week!

{image via, you guessed it, pinterest}

Daily Pretty

{image via Nuevo Estilo}

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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All Lit Up

Nothing quite like a little lighting to set the mood, create some ambiance, and bring a little sizzle to your room. For more details and to make one of these stunners yours, make MINTY your illumination destination.