Friday I Spy Wishlist - All about summer

I might have gone a little overboard with this Friday's wishlist, but something about changing seasons (it's supposed to hit 90 in MD this weekend!) makes me want a new sundress or a bright accessory for my home.

hmm...which bag do I like best..?

must have this cute little dress

this shirt is so chic and breezy looking..

Some goodies for my home..

Anything by Laura Ashley says springtime.

pastel towels

mmm...fruit infused water

what a super chic way to picnic or pack your lunch

Like anything you see? Me too...it's all on sale at ideeli...

My spring wishlist!

My apartment is still in cold weather mode, and could really use a little spring pep-up and some brighter color.  Here are a few things I just added to my list.

These pillows would be AMAZING on my couch or my bed...

This really pretty console table is on sale for only $186!  - A great choice if you love nature and organic shapes, but you aren't into full-on rustic decor.

I've had my eye on these tables for awhile - they're chic and I haven't seen them before.  I just don't think I have space for them right now...bummer.

I've always loved the lines of this chair.
What changes, if any, do you do to pep up your home for spring and the warmer months ahead?

PS:  If you like what you see here - it's all on sale at HauteLook.  If you're a member - go to their home section for these sales, if you aren't a member - you can use my link (it's fast and free to sign up).

A no fail way to brighten up your day...

beautiful bright flowers...  it is gloomy today, but looking at the flowers on my desk I can't help but smile.  The color combo. is divine.

happy Friday!

tip: I bought these flowers 7 days ago, and just from a grocery store! I cut the stems (with sharp snips so as not to crush the stems, therefore inhibiting water from getting to the bloom), and stripped off all leaves. I change the water every or every other day and stir in a couple of drops to bleach and a heaping spoonful of sugar.

Gorgeous spring bedrooms

I don't know why, but I love the dark little landscape painting above the bed...

Perfection. A great use of different wood tones and great light.
2 images above via Eric Roth

Lovely antiqued pink. What do you think of the books stacked up on the chest at the foot of the bed?
via House Beautiful

via Lantliv

The artwork and black frames ad a lot to this space
via Skona Hem
via Real Simple

Pretty cottage bedroom in pastels
via Rue Magazine

I'm starting to like the four poster bed with curtains more and more
via Design Interior

A gorgeous home tour to brighten up your Monday

I'm not always a fan of florals but I just had to share this one with you. The floral pattern used throughout this house is so beautiful.



I love the color coded book look but my books are never colorful enough.

Love the turquoise console

I would never think to put a brown quilt with these florals but I really like the look.


What do you think?

images via Adore Home magazine

Luxurious bedrooms for a case of the Mondays

It is so hard to get out of bed on Monday morning....

Great light in this bedroom...

This bedroom has a casual glamor that looks so effortless.

LOVE LOVE LOVE the bedroom above. It's eclectic but there's no "kitschness" about it

beautiful - I like the look of mixing patterns but I've never had an opportunity to try it.




Fabulous bed

This bedroom makes me want spring even more!

via House to Home

One of the best lampshade refab how-tos ever

Need a spring spruce up but no budget whatsoever? I found this how to and thought it might make a nice weekend project. I'd love to see before and after pics if anyone decides to give this a go!


In order to read the directions - click on each image for a larger, legible view. Or, go to Nesting Newbies Winter 2010 issue, pg. 118 to see the article in it's original form

A great spring project that's super easy and pretty!

For this great idea (and gorgeous photos), I thank Elizabeth Goodman, creator of the very pretty "To Be Charmed" blog.

The project's star component is Japanese Washi tape, which is like a decorative masking tape. The tape is a fabric-like masking tape that comes in dozens of patterns, colors, and widths.





Some of these vases she's created are actually paper cups!
Read her post for all the how-to details -

Some places to purchase the tape:

www.etsy.com/shop/PrettyTape
www.happytape.bigcartel.com/
www.etsy.com/shop/downtownfabrics
www.cutetape.com/


Some pretty spring flowers on my desk would really brighten my day! (hint to boyfriend)