When life gets hectic, it's the little things..

Phew...sorry for the neglect this week! I have a lot of major deadlines this week..my average bedtime the past two weeks has been 3 AM. Anyway, I figured I'd take time today to post some eye candy, not only to inspire you, but also to give me a much needed break from my current projects. Here are some little (and big) pleasures to indulge in if you can...

a peaceful soak

a meal enjoyed without TV and catching up with those you live with but don't necessary get to talk to everyday!

A beautiful place to read...

The piece you've had your eye on for ages and finally get to bring home

Little details that make life beautiful

What makes your life beautiful?

via 1. Mag 91, 2. Design Interior, 3. TradHome, 4. Adore Home, 5.  ?

The home office/studio of one of my favorite graphic designers/bloggers

Designer Fabien Barral's blog, Graphic Exchange, is always my go-to site for design inspiration when I'm starting a new project and feel a little bit of designer's block. He has a way of finding the most stunning work being produced in the graphic design world - especially when it comes to typography. It was no surprise really that his home office, which he shares with his wife in the countryside of France, is as equally inspiring.

Separate work stations provide lots of work surfaces, and in my humble opinion, one can never have too much surface area...

The plants are a nice touch... I have three in my space

One day I'll have space to have a separate table for pencil/ink/and paint, and a separate desk for my computer...

Make organizational tools like filing/storage that are out in the open pretty, and somehow visually cohesive - love these.

Lovely office right? I know I'm a bit jealous.  You may also know Barral from Harmonie-Intérieure, a home-decor stencil company that does some really unique wall stencils.  I did a post on them years ago.

images via Graphic Exchange

Gorgeous poster designs to get your creative juices flowing

As some of you may or may not be aware, I have been a web designer (you can see some of the sites I've designed here) before I ever became interested in interior design, and it's still the primary way I get the bills paid. Web Designers, like most creatives, well, like anyone in any industry I suppose, require fresh sources of inspiration and need to stay on top of what the market is responding to. Normally I don't bring web/graphic design into Decorology but I thought some of these posters were so beautiful I just had to share.

You can see all of them and discover who created them by going to the original source.



Just gorgeous



Another fav



Any likes or dislikes?

Kids stuff so cute I'd get it for myself

It's likely most of you have heard of Serena and Lily - who create gorgeous whimsical kid and baby bedding - but if you're looking for gorgeous art and stationary you should check out Trendy Peas. Soothing colors and gorgeous typography is something even a big kid like me can appreciate.


I think this is just the cutest idea - for your baby or a friends. It's beautifully designed, too.

And here's some of my favorite stuff over at Serena and Lily right now

*swoon* I just love white and blue

The Office

While visiting my old workplace yesterday, I couldn't help but notice the lack attention paid to the aesthetics of the office. This is by no means uncommon, which if you think about it is surprising considering the amount of time we all spend in the office. It's been proven through and through that good office design can promote productivity. It doesn't take much to improve your workspace either. For example, add some orange to your cubicle, and it will aid creativity. Get a small desk lamp with an incandescent bulb, and give your eyes a rest from constantly flickering fluorescents. Add a small floor rug to make your space feel more like home, and hang art or pictures on your walls that motivate you.

A small rug or mat can take the industrial edge off your work station. UrbanOutfitters, $28

This Pentagram 2008 Typography Calendar features a new typeface every month, $22 , or $36 for jumbo size.


Touch Table lamp from Target, $24

Magazine files keep your reference materials easy to find.

Fun aluminum letters add some visual interest, $8 from UrbanOutfitters

Love this calendar tin, also available in red, $10, UrbanOutfitters

Dozi magnetic paper clip holder, $23, Amazon


Fun sticky notes! $3.29, Merlin's Box


The Office magnets, $5, UrbanOutfitters

Geometric design mouse pad, $15.99, KippyGo Contempo


Thomas Paul pencil cup, $6, seejanework.com