BRIGHT WHITE

Spring is here my friends.  I think everyone is smiling a little bigger, disposition is a little sunnier, and the  warmer temperatures are here to stay.  The ladies over at High Gloss Magazine are doing an incredible job, and to say I'm kind of obsessed with every last page is an understatement. When I flipped through this particular feature - it had me dreaming of the days when I didn't have pets, manly hobby parts lying around... and how glorious it would be to live with only white...

the hints of dark wood so well compliment the beams in the living room, and despite its saturated color, it almost goes unnoticed.

the way the homeowner has carried the design into her outside living spaces really completes the look of the home, and pulls it all together.

could you live with all white?

HAPPY [COLORFUL] MONDAY!

I am so thrilled for the start of this week. For me, it really marks the beginning of a new year...

First, let me say- welcome. I see so many new faces here, which I am really excited about. For those of you who haven't been here long- I was in Europe the past three weeks with limited internet access [if you are expecting an email from me, I promise it's coming soon!]. I love getting around to all of your blogs, and will be doing so in the coming weeks...

Second- after being away for so long, I definitely missed certain things. With spring around the corner, one of those things is the unabashed use of color, pattern, texture, and overall overlap in interiors that are so unique...

I'm talking pink, yellow, and orange in the same room...

flowers, and more flowers in fabulous, albeit mismatched vases...

bright, brights + whites...

the use of pink- in general

pattern, upon pattern...

and subtle touches of glamour...

 [via] absolutely beautiful things, the decorista, sensational girl, lonny mag

Have a happy Monday!

A BRIGHT BUNGALOW

I love apartment therapy for many reasons, but probably the chief reason being that it's real design. Everyday people creating livable spaces that are testaments to who they are. Take Sonja's Silver Lake, California bungalow for example. Endlessly quirky, full of personal artifacts, pops of trendy patterns, furniture with classic lines.. it comes together stunningly. 

head over heels for this soft houndstooth rug with the ultra fab coffee table.

Its funny the way a few beautiful silhouettes, and some classic books can pair perfectly with a pistol flower vase...

This bungalow is 700 sq feet. I love the see the way that people have utilized these small spaces... in this case a great workspace completes the home.

small kitchens are the perfect place for open shelving - it can make the space feel much bigger. Stylized dishware can make these shelves that much prettier.

[via] apartment therapy

LIGHT+BRIGHT

Today... I want to be here...

[via] pinterest