trending: {always indigo}

 

No matter what I always seem to come back around to blue... lately (the past couple of years) it has been vintage indigo for my own home.  I love the soft details of the fabrics and the unique feeling to each piece.  Lately though it has been a little bit of an obsession as I fall a little deeper.  Paints, wall coverings, accessories, porcelain and art seem to be all around and though I am not one to over commit I thought you might like a little blue in your life too...

 

images via greige and pinterest

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Hunt Slonem

I'm constantly drawn to artwork and photography. I'm really looking forward to hanging my array of art in my new home. I've down sized for obvious reasons so I don't have as many walls. A gallery style wall is a must as is hanging pieces in unique ways individually.   Today I came across the work of Hunt Slonem. I was instantly drawn to his wild life, bird and floral paintings. They're over sized and often feature a repetitive theme. They would make a statement in any home! He's quite the talent and sounds like a character, just check out the link to his 15,000 sq. foot NYC home on his website.   Hunt: "I would say my whole life could be summed up by the word ‘exotica'."

Inspired - Mario Testino

I love photography! In fact it's on my bucket list to someday take a class and learn more about this art form. I'm very much looking forward to the Mario Testino exhibit at the MFA in Boston this Fall. He's such a creative and influential force. (read more below) It opens on 10.21. I always feel a bit anxious this time of year. The past two Fall seasons have been ones of drastic change and heartbreak for me. I'm focusing on the positive and hoping this Fall will be quite the opposite and turn out amazing. I'm moving from my home, so on that front a big change is in store. This exhibit will definitely be a positive to look forward to. In fact I think I may use some of his work as a starting point and design concept for my new place. (which I need to find, something else causing me a bit of trepidation)

And to all of you who got your kiddies off to school for their first day today, hope it went well!!!

I'm looking forward and remembering: "let your faith be bigger then your fear" and everything will turn out okay!! even better then okay!

I would love to have one of his fashion photographs in my home!

All images from Mario Testino's website.

Sponsor Welcome - The Pink Pagoda

I'm excited to share the gorgeous giclee prints from The Pink Pagoda shop. Who couldn't use a little colorful Chinoiserie in their lives? The Pink Pagoda has an adorable and affordable selection of asian inspired prints, which include depictions of chinese chippendale furniture, ming jars and more! Happy Shopping.