Away with the gloomy, in with the beauty

It could not be drearier here outside DC. Misty, foggy, and cold isn't really great for keeping up a cheery disposition. Hoping these gorgeous bouquets will help perk me up a bit - and you too!

Hello beautiful.....
Is there anything more luxurious than peonies?

Fuchsia and navy...classic and striking

via Style Me Pretty

Indutrial loft turned light and vintage treasure-filled studio

Happy Friday everyone! Where did this week go?!? Today I wanted to share this inspiring space- the California office of wedding and event planners Kelly and Paige of bash, please. It's an interesting mix of industrial, rustic, and pretty vintage. I think you'll agree it's a great space for getting those creative juices flowing.

The ladies' hubbies actually helped build a lot of the furniture around the office.

Love the chevron in the entryway

Check out the huge frame filled with photos - a clever way to display their events, or you could use it to display travels, family, friends, etc.

This bar cart would also look great as an entry/foyer table

a dreamy amount of work surface!

What do you think?  Would you like to work in a space like this?

via Rue Magazine

Amazing inspiration from my favorite blogs

It was other blogs that got me started blogging, so I try to set aside some time every week to peruse three blogs from my blogroll and share my findings with you. Enjoy!

The images below are from the always inspiring Herman Miller "Lifework" blog. Corporate and company blogs can often be a total snorefest, but Lifework is sensational. It really appeals to me because I am a freelance web designer and work from home, and the blog consistently features inspiring home offices from other designers. Super inspiring.

Check it out - Lifework.





The images below are from the Michelle Rago Weddings blog.

Love this wedding inspiration board. Looks like a glam Victorian theme

And this dress? I don't have anywhere to wear it but oh how I'd love it. Simple but not boring. (It's a Badgley Mischka if you're wondering)

Michelle found this amazing artist who she featured on her blog - Jim Denevan makes temporary drawings on sand, earth and ice that are eventually erased by waves and weather.

Beautiful no? See more at Michelle Rago.

And last, but definitely not least, one of my first blog friends - Linda, and her wonderful blog Lime in the Coconut.

Her gorgeous tropical home - looks so effortlessly beautiful.

Love the floors of this kitchen - love the whole thing really...