.yes

Love the quiet of this space, yet the burst of color. I want that art. Actually the entire room will do.

.lovely

This craftsmanship is just amazing to me. Oscar de la Renta.

.if.....

If I was decorating a table for Thanksgiving, this might be nice, minus the three. But, I am not. For the first time I can remember, I will not be eating a home cooked meal, but will be at the beach with all of the kiddies at a BUFFET! I know, ick, but it IS at our favorite restaurant, and it is in Charleston, our favorite city, and it is where my hubby and I met, and it is our tradition to be there as a family. I don't need to set the table or roast my own bird to know who I am thankful is sitting beside me. And boy am I ever thankful. Hope you have the best day ever. It is my favorite Holiday......beside's my birthday, but that is another topic entirely.

xoxoxoxo

g.

(image via design idea)

.this would work

I would like to cook Nelya's meal in here. You? Slow to the party? See below.

(image via Decorno)

.nuts

See, I am nuts. Craving dark walls YET swooning over this image. See anything dark here? Me, either. Aaaaaahhhhhh.......can only do one thing.

Both.

(image Abigail Ahern)

.dark and dreamy

Having an unexpected obsession with dark walls. I have always been a white wall girl, let your objects be the draw, not the room color, but now....oy, I am overwhelmed by my love of certain spaces. I recently moved and painted most of the downstairs a light color, except one room painted silver fox, BM. I am so drawn to it and am dreaming of down pipe walls(F&B) everywhere else. What a change!!! Huge. Is this a phase? Not sure, but it is really pulling me for some reason. But, hey, it is just paint. So if I feel like the walls are closing in on me, I can change it pretty easily......right?

Are you swooning over these rich and dreamy abode's, too? Question. Can you paint some rooms really dark and other much lighter if they open to eachother. Seems thoughts on this are mixed. What is yours?

(images Abigail Ahern and Paul Raeside)

.pretty in pink

Something about pink flowers, no matter the season, that says Shazam! What are your favorites?

.fall colors

I am getting taken in by all of the colors of Fall. Usually your expected rust and brown, this year the fashion world is running over into some other delicious hues as well.

What are your favorite colors to dress up in for Fall? And to dress your house in as well?

(images J. Crew and 100 Layer Cake)

.yum

I love the colors in this collage, which I imagine is why I saved it! I moved recently(big fat EW) and found that my house has all of these colors throughout. Throw in some aubergine and call it a day. Which, according to Vogue, means I am quite fashionable. Did you know?

Do you find that the colors in the fashion forecast make it into your home? Or are you deeply wed to certain hues no matter what? And if so, what are they?

Do tell.

(collage via Mint)

.and the winner is.....

Alek of the wonderful From the Right Bank to the Left Coast.

Today was the eighth so I looked down to the eighth comment posted and VOLIA! It was Alek.

Alek said she would love the olive branch sculpture and so it shall be hers.....as soon as I get her address so Alek please email me!!!

Many thanks to everyone who posted on the giveaway and to all that visit my little place. So fun knowing you!

.can you hear me???

Oh my. I feel I have been away forever. I went to the beach with my family, all 13 of us, and while I brought my laptop, I must confess, it never left the bag! I can't believe it.

I was so knee-deep happy in my husband, kids, siblings, parents,in-laws,. etc., that it literally sat in the corner for nine days. I know! Nuts. I had the best time ever.

But I missed you all. Cannot wait to read all of your posts and see what is new and exciting. Anything great going on with you this week? Do tell!!!

xoxoxo

g.

.i spy

As I browse through recent images I've saved on kitchens, it is clear to me that a trend is emerging....in my folder at least. Simple, clean lines, few upper cabinets and no fuss. But I seem to like many counter materials.

Do you have a favorite these days?

(images Head over Heels, Marcy Post, Jane Grier, Domino, Met. Home)

.yum

Ok, so feeling a bit stretched is making me a lot late. Last week, the lovely From the Right Bank to the Left Coast posed an interesting challenge called "What's your style in one picture?" One picture! Yikes, that is quite a challenge for me! I sifted through images I have saved online, looked through some magazines, the usual, but was a bit stuck when I stumbled on a room that really spoke to me right on her scrumptious blog!

There is so much said using very little in this room. Love the open space, love the light, adore the old table and grand beams with the shimmery, contemporary fixture and love the pop of color and design in an unexpected place. To me, it looks relaxed and refined at the same time.

Love it. And her wonderful blog. So, how would you describe your decor style in one WORD?

Tricky,huh? And fabulous does not count...

.lazy days

A hammock, a crisp breeze and a great book. Or dinner by candlelight with wine and special friends. I'd take a wonderful patio lit up with laughter and a cool beer, too.

Is Summer the best season of the year? Or do you favor another?

Do tell?

(images if the lampshade fits, stye redux)

.thanks, jodi!

I want to share the wonderful gift I received as the lucky winner over at sea & jae. If you have not been to Jodi's blog, you are truly missing out. Not only does she have great ideas on a daily basis, but she is such a sweet person and so supportive of the blog community. She is just one of those nice people. You know the kind I mean. I have loved getting to know her and I know you will, too. And her blue cheese coleslaw is just too good. And her picnic ideas, and her cute kids, and, well, go see for yourself!

Thanks, Jodi!!!!!

xoxoxox g.

P.S.-you cannot believe how cute I look with this bag. It has changed everything...

.happy birthday, U.S.A.

There are few things I enjoy as much as fireworks. They stun me, each year, as if it is the first time I have been lucky enough to witness this marvel. The color, designs, noise, all against a dark sky, lead to an excited chorus of ooooh's and aahhhh's. No matter where the person next to you is from, at that moment, you are all speaking the same language. The silence and anticipation between explosions give way to sheer delight. I love looking around and watching people break into a collective grin. It never ceases to amaze me how beautiful the sky becomes. And while it is illuminated and quite the entertainer, it is also calm. It is as if the moon is pausing to watch as well, and everything stands still for just a moment.

Happy Birthday, U.S.A. I always think you put on quite a party.

Be safe. xoxox g.

.friday floataway

Hello weekend! Time to strip off that business attire and RELAX. I have no true business attire, but I am going to wear my lazy flip-flops instead of my serious ones and hang with the family.

Please join me, shoes off, at this lovely little outdoor area for a drink

in the breeze(A small fantasy as I can assure you there is no breeze south of the

Mason-Dixon line). Can't wait.

Any great plans? Have a great one!

(images Marie-Claire, Anna Skoog)

.foot fetish?

I am attracted to photographs of feet. Sometimes one person, often two. Sometimes inside, often outdoors. These shots always make me want to know more. Isn't it quite the talent that can tell a story with feet?

.link love

I am a newby at this blogging and some things have gone right over my dazed and confused head. I learned yesterday that it is proper blog manners to link to anything that is written about you and send people over to that blog. So, to all of those really great bloggers that have written such sweet and encouraging things about my business and me, forgive me! I did not know. It feels like bragging. So I hope my private thanks and appreciation were ok.

So, now as a newly converted braggart, I suggest you take a peek at Mostly Mod and see the Saturday Spotlight. This is one of my favorite blogs and I am honored to be included! I love everything they do.

Hope your weekend is going great.

.home sweet home

We're home! I do love home, although I also love to roam. Ha! Time for unpacking, getting the mail, filling orders and looking at the empty fridge! Quite the mix. But the best day will be Sunday, Father's Day, where I can celebrate the best men I know and love.

I hope you had a great week and your weekend is even better!