Hey brother, can you spare $1,195?

I'm not much for sartorial fantasies, but a pretty shoe gets me every single time.

{buy your Louboutins here, and check out more snake skin lovelies, here}

Happy Friday, ya'll!

Shut up.

Seriously, is your heart beating a little (a lot!) faster after viewing that display of deliciousness? Mine is positively racing. This line of utterly amazing sconces, lamps, and accessories comes from Matthew Studios and the materials are absolutely exquisite. From lucite to malachite, natural python to shagreen, they have it all. Not to mention the stunning rocks and minerals! Ok, I'll mention them...we are talking amethyst, gypsum, quartz, citrine, smoky black quartz, and turquoise. Seriously, I have died and gone to lamp heaven. Deep breaths, people. But, my favorite of all might just be that agate and brass side table. It is sublime perfection. Just the right mix of organic and glam. Bravo, Matthew Studios. Bravo.

{top image courtesy of the Madame, the rest via Matthew Studios}

I WANT that peacock.

Badly.

I know some people find taxidermy appalling, but, clearly, I am not some people.

So lo and behold, look what's hanging out on Atlanta's Craigslist.

Seriously. Tell me it was not meant to be. A peacock. Perfectly preserved. And, only...$995. Dammit. Worth every penny too, if you ask me. Now I just have to convince Mr. P that it was all his idea. Yeah, not happening.

{Gorgeous fireplace vignette via John Loecke Interior Design}

On my Radar

Have you paid a visit to Serena and Lily's fabulous Bazaar? I love to peruse their unique finds, especially the beautifully curated art selection. At the top of my list are my friend Michelle's spectacular paintings. I'm completely enthralled with the inky blues in the piece below.

And how gorgeous are these exotic treasures! This Nigerian Chieftain chair is covered in intricate glass beads from top to bottom.
While this x-stool, which is high on my list of wants, sports a vibrant batik from Bali.


It's rare that I post fashion on Head Over Heels, but these qualify as wearable works of art as far as I'm concerned. Spotted on Julie's wonderful blog, Belle Vivir, these hand painted, one-of-a-kind, silk tees from The Silk Tee Dot, blow my mind. Stunning.

Again, off topic, but I couldn't resist sharing these beautifully sculptural, intricate jewelry pieces with you. My oh-so-stylish friend Susie sent me the link to A Peace Treaty and I about fell out of my chair. Each piece is handmade and truly exquisite in its workmanship. I dare you to find something this unique and so reasonably priced.

Last but not least, a little shiny hammered magic from that cutie, Nate Berkus. From his line for HSN, comes the handcrafted Orbit lamp. Hello sexy brass base and navy linen shade. What a fabulous pairing!
So there you have it. My wish list just keeps growing fatter by the minute. However, I'm not a greedy girl and I'm happy to live vicariously. Someone buy one of these goodies and then send me pictures.

Happy Weekend, ya'll and happy shopping!

Want.

At first sight I presumed this was a bracelet, which would have been fabulous as well. However, upon further inspection it turns out this beauty is a ring. A sexy one at that. Set with a single white diamond in a beautiful brushed gold finish, this Gatsby ring from Finn would make an extra special, unique, and unusual wedding band. But hey, who am I kidding, this girl is already married and would happily sport it on her right hand as well.

Get yours at Barneys, here, and be sure to check out the entire line of Finn jewelry here.

{ring spotted on new-to-me and seriously beautiful blog, Luster}

This One is Not Sold Out

But no matter. My pockets are simply not that deep. Still, a girl can dream, yes?

{Agnes Hanging Candelabra by Lindsey Adelman, via Roll & Hill}

Good Thing It's Sold Out

Otherwise the temptation might just be too great.

{more sparkly temptations found here, via Billy Bride}

Mais Oui!

Mouille!

{image via Rydeng}

ridiculous + awesome

This concrete chesterfield sofa, oh yes, I said concrete, is ridiculously awesome. I don't think I've ever met a chesterfield I didn't like and this one is no exception. Granted, it's not the usual broken in leather or soft and cushy velvet, but the cool factor alone makes it a standout.

Pretty convincing isn't it?

I definitely did a double take!

And what, say you, would I pair with my fabulous concrete chesterfield? Well, how about another classic, tufted beauty. The sexy Barcelona, perhaps? I spotted this unusual specimen during RainaFest 2010 earlier this year. Yep, patio furniture with concrete cushions!

{concrete chesterfield via gray concrete, concrete barcelona image via if the lamp shade fits}