Happy Weekend

Happy Friday.  This week thankfully went by fast, and even though I thought I was getting sick, I slept it off!  Go me.  And to end the week, I wanted to share a little something for the girly girl.  How gorgeous is this!!  I love adding chandeliers, it creates instant romanticism and whimsy.  Don't you just want to curl up under there with a good book and a cup of coffee.  Ahhhh.  Happy weekend friends.

photo via turquoise, tulips and bliss

Modern baroque

Now I am not usually one to even want to drop serious cash on items for outdoors, but how fun are these Queen of Love indoor/outdoor chairs from Hipster home!  Made from recycled polyethylene and with a design reminiscent of the Louis XV, Italian designers Graziano Moro and Rinatto Pigati have created a modern take on the famous baroque style.  A pair of these babies out in the garden would be fabulous, and there are several fun colors to chose from, all perfect for indoor or outdoor use. Plus, they are the perfect size to snuggle up in.  Oh how I wish I had 2k for a pair!

photos via hipster home

At West End and a little blog love

Its not often that I get a chance to spend hours reading up on all of my favorite blogs, seriously, I've got at least 100 bookmarked, but one that I try to always take a peek at is ABCD Design, written by the lovely (and possibly nicest twitter user ever) Amy Beth.  And yes, her initials are actually abcd, how fun is that!  Anyway, over the weekend I got a chance to catch up with her inspirational 'sketch book' and as always, was not disappointed.  Last week she celebrated her 3rd blog-a-versary and not only are there links to great sites, there is still time to enter a few of her giveaways, like this adorable jack o lantern from At West End.  I did a quick browse at this new to me site, and lets just say I bookmarked it right away!  I am always on the hunt for new online shops with fab home decor, and At West End is definitely a go to for all things rustic, with a little recycled thrown in for good measure.  Just a few things that caught my eye, what are your favs?

Recycled 'hello' pop art

Ceramic birds

Tilted pitchers

Folding fish table

Hear no, see no, speak no owls

photos via at west end

In the garden

Just wanted to quickly stop by, seems I have a million and one things to get done before Palm Springs this weekend, the husband and I are celebrating our 1st year married already!  How was everyones extended weekend?  Ours was spent buying a bike, riding said bike all over town, and gardening.  Lots and lots of gardening.   I snapped a quick shot of our handiwork, was hoping for some sun, but alas, mother nature is picky.  Its still a work in progress and there are still a few things that must be done... like what do we do with that old window pane?  Ideas?

Anyway, with blog posts and invoices to write, laundry to fold, dishes to be washed and a dog that is pouting to go outside in the mud (seriously, have you seen a dog pout!?), today is going to be a long day.