a stunning magazine installation…

This look wouldn’t quite work in my home, but I do love the idea of utilizing stacks and stacks of magazines to create a lovely, meaningful wall installation.

a trip to greece…

Oh, so lovely. My inspiration files are filled to the brim w/ this new home, but there’s always room for an international pick, yes? Behold, a few pretty Grecian finds from Marie Claire Maison:

Oooh, Design is Mine just pointed me to the lovely portfolio of Emma Thomas, and this room immediately jumped up, grabbed me by the throat and shrieked “Erin! Re-create me!” It has nothing to do with what I’m looking for, but I find it just… riveting. And I’m inspired. You know what I just might

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swing low.

Husband, can I please have a swing in our kitchen? [image via live, laugh, love] p.s. Gilt is expanding into Gilt HOME! Exciting, indeed. If you want an invite, register here! p.p.s. Happy weekend!

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channeling new mexico…

I’ve been thinking quite a lot about Southwestern decor and how much I love a good cowhide, kilim and exposed wood. For months I’ve been calling my soon-to-be home a “rustic/modern” (for lack of a better term), but could it possibly be more of a Southwestern Scandinavian cabin? Is there such a thing? Perhaps I’ll

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art display 101.

I’ve been thinking a lot about art displays, as I have collected quite a bit of art over the years. I suppose that’s one of the perks of writing an art/design blog, yes? Regardless, I’m aiming for an entire wall full of framed art in my office like the above wall of paintings, but I

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an artful home.

Thanks to Jess who sourced my conservatory image, I found the glorious home of Charise Harper, which was featured on dear Grace’s blog over a year ago. And in the glorious home of Charise is where I found the following image, which is INCREDIBLY up my alley: [image credit: designsponge] That artsy awesomeness? You guys,

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