Simple, beautiful textures. These belonged to Dodie Rosenkrans, a major philanthopist and patron of the arts, and are at auction at Sotheby's next week. Really, these are just a few relatively small (though not inexpensive) things from her grand, opulent, multifaceted estate: an Chinese amphora, a set of George I pine chairs from the 1720s, and an African vessel. I think these would work quite nicely in my environment!
I'm home with a sick boy, who's tired but on the mend. He loves his Dala horses. The beautiful, big one is vintage, given to him by Grandma from her large collection. The itty one was a gift from me last year. I love them too.
So simple. She just taped the packages to the wall, but I will tie them to a branch maybe.
The rest of the place isn't bad either...
Fresh and happy inspiration to take me into this weekend.
I hope it's a family- and friend-filled day. I am so thankful for each of you who comes to see me here, and for your insightful, unique, beautiful sites too. Happy Thanksgiving!
Laura is currently creating a fantastic looking 2012 poster calendar. It's available next week. You can order yours here.
Oh, and here is my Laura Brown print mountain 1 on my wall...
I just love it.
From The New York Times, "This 200-year-old two-story town house, once a wine cellar, is in Binissalem, a mountain village famous for its wine-making. In 2005 it underwent a gut renovation.... many of the original architectural details [remain]." It has four bedrooms, a terrace and garden area with fig and olive trees, and sits "on a tranquil pedestrian street near the town plaza, which is lined with cafes, bakeries, shops and a church, and which is also the site of a farmers’ market on weekends.... The village is nestled in the valley of the Serra de Tramuntana [Mountains].... The Mediterranean coast and the international Palma de Mallorca Airport are both about 25 minutes away by car." Read more in The NY Times. Sadly, $1.57 million is just a bit out of our budget... but it's fun to dream. And it comes furnished!
It was so hard to put just these here. Please go have a look at the online catalogue. 
Husband's staying home and we're going through it room by room. Brutal. Thrift shop here we come!
This fiber artwork was given to me by a good friend for my birthday this year. I love it. It hangs on my wall where I look at it in wonder every day. Today, I went to her home with my sewing machine and she taught me the first few steps. We had so much fun. I'm really excited to learn how to create these and develop my own style.
I suggest going to look yourself. You will not be disappointed. Also go look at The North Elevation's picks (a blog I follow for many reasons, including their Favorite Picks series). Have a great day!
An ebony model at Il Segno Del Tempo...
Thinking of weddings because my little sis will be married next Summer...
Paris from From Me To You...
Vintage sunglasses on 1st Dibs...
Mia's new shop is beautiful...
I tried this on while in SF (in the Bottega Veneta shop, because the very lovely salesperson brought it to me and slipped it over my shoulders. It was so amazing. and so out of my budget). I will dream about it for a loooong time...
And Calder always inspires...
