How to Style the Glass Cloche

The Glass Cloche: they have been everywhere for 10 or so years, almost all of us have one,

 and I'm willing to bet most of them sit empty :) I know mine does. 

It was filled with pinecones once at Christmas, but that seemed so expected... 

So when I stumbled upon the Reimaginists versions of the Glass cloche via Restoration Hardware I was a little awestruck!

Who knew there was so much PO-tential in that wee empty space?

If you don't have a collection of vintage keys or rulers lying about, 

how about folding up some paper geometrics and placing them on wooden bamboo skewers?

I smell a DIY coming on...

This, however, is the most clever version, in my humble opinion!

Just another reason why I NEED to learn how to wire lights 

(the mister is vigorously opposing this, in the name of fire safety, lol!)

amazing, right? I'd love to spend a day with these gentlemen, just to hear the conversations...

"Let's make an interesting light.."

"What have we got?"

"What about those beakers and... metal rods?"

"Ooh, and some of the cloches! We could put it INSIDE."

"YES! Fabulous!"

x am

yay or nay: the floral rug

um... 

sorry it's been a while since I've posted, lovelies, but promise that I have turned a corner and will be back by a little more! 

We are moving again (deadly-long-story-that's-another-post) and have been caught up in the madness that goes along with that...

In any case, my favorite print of the moment is anything floral (here comes the huge return to "pretty" rooms) and floral rugs in particular have got my heart doing little pitter-patters...a little pile of these images has been gathering on my home screen, and so I thought I'd see if any of you are feeling the love with me...

Yummy. So. Although I'm technically not supposed to buy anything for the new place until after we've moved, something along these lines may arrive a wee bit early - can't blame a girl for being organized, can you?!

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see anything that tickles your fancy? Too granny or are floral rugs poised far a huge comeback? 

Please share a yay or a nay...

minty is open

The online Minty shop is open! You might want to head over there, they've got things like this....

I would like one of everything! You? Happy Shopping :)

am x

kantha quilt madness

I'm all for items that are repurposed and the proceeds of which go to a good cause. I'm also a big fan of one-of-a-kind. This is one of the reasons I've been trying to convince the mister that a kantha quilt, although begin technically "used" could live at the end of our bed as a throw. Kantha quilts are made from several layers of sari's, usually as a cottage industry by women who are not allowed to work, and so providing means to an income. There's heaps of them on ebay....

They are usually under a hundred dollars on ebay, which I think is very reasonable for all the work involved. SO, what's the madness? Urban Outfitters has begun offering these on their site for $279.00 !!!

What is up with that? I know these guys have to cover retail costs, but still, seems bit excessive, no? I know where I'll be shopping... x am

(don't forget to enter the giveaway for the tribal cuff bracelet - it's only open til thursday - x )

Giveaway! Miss Fluff Jewelry

Hello lovelies! I have recently become acquainted with the super-sweet and very talented Sare, the artisan behind the Etsy shop Miss Fluff. Sare's pieces are made from hand-cut leather and are inspired by nature. The results are one-of-a-kind - exactly the reason we shop on Etsy, right? Who wants to wear what everyone else is?!!  The best part is Sare has generously offered to give one of her bracelets to one of you!

 So, wondering which piece could adorn your wrist shortly? Sare has offered one of you lucky ladies her striking Graphic Art Deco bracelet, which, btw, is also vegan-friendly, just in case you are so inclined :) It has very cool tribal feel, which is so fresh right now. I would wear this with all the pretty pastels of this season, nothing like a graphic black accessory to ensure things don't become TOO eighties!

To enter, be a follower of this blog and simply visit the Miss Fluff shop on Etsy, then come back here and leave a comment about your favourite piece from the shop.

For additional entries, you can follow Miss Fluff on twitter @MissFluff_ , tweet about the giveaway,
or like Miss Fluff Jewelry on Facebook. Then come back and leave an additional comment to let me know!

I'll announce the (randomly chosen) winner next thursday - good luck!

tray display

a rhyming title, pretty witty for a monday morning, no?!!

How was everyone's weekend? We got oodles of snow here, but none of us minded, because we were indoors, trying on summer clothes for our upcoming beach vacay! (Does anyone else go up a size over the winter? Aggghhh!) 8 doys 'til we leave, not that I am counting :) I have some very cool guest bloggers lined up for you while I'm away, it's gonna be GOOOD!

Anyway, I was looking at this photo over the weekend (its from House and Home mag, that amazing equine inspired home from last year, but I don't have the exact link).....

I love the impact these large trays have grouped as a wall display... and was thinking that this could be adapted for all sorts of rooms... so of course I went off looking for vintage trays that could be grouped together - and discovered there's heaps of them on Etsy...

Similar to a plate wall, but the larger scale means more a more dramatic display, right?
Anyone else feel a shopping spree coming on?!!

x am








shopping links:


 Tole  Quail  Rose Bouquet  Wooden  Ship  Gold and Green Tray
Mid Century
Asian  Colorsplash  red roses  Gold Bird  chinoiserie
Abstract Design
Cocktail Time  Cocktail  Johnny Walker  Drink Recipe  Japan bar

a spectacular kitchen floor + ceiling, and some fantastic art lighting

Happy monday!

How was your weekend?

I was bit under the weather this weekend, so not much got accomplished around here - 

did manage to squeeze in a wee bit of time for pinterest, somehow - 

funny how that happens, lol...

When I saw this kitchen pinned over the weekend my jaw dropped.

Barrel-vaulted brick ceiling.

Exquisite painted timber floor.

Open shelving + lattice cabinetry.

Art + a few hits of playful colour.

Spaces like this make me want to ditch this place and move into a century home stat.

A little digging, and found the rest of this home via apartment therapy and kikette interiors.

It has a very consistent look.

The white walls continue throughout, as do those floors.

The decor is clean neutrals, again with the pops of colour place sparingly.

There was one detail that I absolutely loved.

Look at the way they've lit their artwork.

Wall-mounted reading/work lights that not only light up these pieces in the evenings, 

but also to frame the art and draw the eye in the daylight.

They become part of the composition.

I've never been a huge fan of those unappealing mini lights tucked in over the top of the frame -

they aspire to be invisible but just end up a visual distraction -

but these are a different story, yes?

If you're interested, here are a few versions from... 

barn light electric, shades of light and circa lighting

must be off, busy, busy day today...

hope you all have a lovely monday....x

le très chic brass pendant light... you're going to want one of these!

Have you seen this new pendant light over a Urban Outfitters?

This brass beauty can fit over a cord kit, to be hung anywhere, 

but she could also be hung from a ceiling fixture.

At just $64, how's that for an affordable, tres chic alternative to the boob light?!

I am think about buying two and hanging them on either side of my bed.

Which will lead to fresh paint on the walls, and a new headboard, naturally!

Now, to convince the mister... x

the antler, embellished and re-thought

Okay.

This is a much discussed topic, 

but I've found some unique antler art that is making me re-think the whole antler thing.

This look has been around a while...

1 2 3 4 

And of course the last few years have brought countless faux versions

 that have been witty and clever, but are fairly common now.

(and there it is, that dirty word - COMMON :)

I do love this branch version!

But....

what if they weren't hanging on a wall?

What if they were separated, embellished in a slightly glam, tribal way,

and used as sculpture?

I found those on Etsy a while back, and can't stop thinking about them...

I can picture a gold and black version lounging atop a pile of art books

 on my future shelving in the family room....

this visualization skill is how I manage to convince myself that I need something :)

do you do that?!!

Anyhow....what do you think?

Would you have one of these in your home?

( BTW - if you're interested in this as a DIY, as I think I am, 

but don't happen to have any extra antlers lying around, 

surprisingly Ebay is a good source for antlers!)

Novogratz Event at The Foundary

Set your clocks - in a few hours The Foundary will be hosting a special shopping event,

with items hand-picked by the Novogratz duo.

I'm over at The Foundry all the time,

run by Hayneedle, it's a constantly rotating sale of a wide selection of goodies,

and you won't believe some of the deals you can find.

The Novogratz have SLIGHTLY eclectic, unconventional taste, 

so I have a feeling this one is going to be good :)

See you there!

what are you wishing for?

Sometimes when I ignore a question or an issue around here D emails it to me...

is that weird?!

It's like, hey, would you PUH-Lease get on this!

So today I received an official request for Christmas gift ideas.

You'd think after 15 years he'd know it's all about art and jewelry!

I sent him back three links. 

this.

this.

and this.

a girl can dream...

what are you wishing for?

the vintage pieces you've been searching for...new

Everyone shops vintage now, don't we?

Gone is the stigma of venturing into the local thrift shop.

We've all been lured back., searching for that elusive piece to upcycle...

the one with with the superior construction of yesterday and the amazing price tag!

But sifting through all these dusty treasures, 

how many times have you wished that someone would just begin manufacturing these again?

Well, DwellStudio has answered the call.

They've teamed up with Precedent to create a collection that has some serious swagger..

and the styling of these pics is parfait.

I need these tables.

(and the art, and that lamp!)

The sideboard has a fabulous patina, right?

But what about that art, and who wants black built-ins?

clean lines, check

perfect scale, check

a dash of gold, check

sumptuous tobacco leather, an très chic octogonal table and that art...

look at those legs!

Love the headboard... love that there is over 300 Dwell Studio fabric choices.

Am I the only one who gets excited by perfectly upholstered pieces?

This is how all patterned pieces should look, seamless pattern matching...

Nailed it, didn't they?