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on trend: desert living.
one of the places i imagine getting away to during this covid quarantine is the desert. its wide open, clear sky open spaces seem like the perfect getaway. not too many people around, desert and palm...
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let’s just stay in bed.
why is the monday following a short holiday week always a little bit more difficult to feel motivated? last week was a busy one, with my family visiting from out of town (which was soooo nice —...
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best of: make mine minimal.
i’m in one of those moods again. the kind of mood where i feel like i just have way too much stuff. it’s time to clear the clutter and go a little bit more minimal around here. i often feel this way...
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good reads: chinatown pretty.
one of my favorite places to visit in san francisco was its historic chinatown, and it even made it into the pages of my book, see san francisco, because i just loved photographing the colorful...
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friday finds.
i think i’m in a much brighter place than i was last friday — that happens a lot lately, doesn’t it? the mad mood swing pendulum! so you might find my friday finds a tad more cheerful than last week’s...
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color story: boo!
boo! halloween is, after all, right around the corner. and a happy halloween to one and all! i thought i’d dive right into my favorite color — noir, spooky black, midnight — whatever you prefer to...
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undercover comfort.
i don’t know about you, but i am feeling extremely anxious about the election and to be honest, since i voted early i think i’d feel a little bit calmer were i to just stay under the covers until it’s...
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friday finds.
happy weekend one and all! i hope you’ve got some relaxing plans ahead (or lack of plans!). i’m feeling fall upon us, and i’ve got a stack of good books to read and a few home projects going on — all...
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friday finds.
greetings one and all! i hope you’ve got some relaxing plans ahead of you for the weekend, and for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday next week. we’re going to take next week off, but i leave you with...
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marché recommends journal is live!
i hope you all had a lovely and relaxing thanksgiving holiday if you’re on this side of the pond! i’m just dropping in quickly to let you know my brand new marché recommends journal is live! For those...
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my elsie green holiday edit.
as you may know, elsie green is my partner in super marché, my online vintage shop. but maybe you didn’t know that they’ve way ahead of me, and have been carrying vintage french finds for years! they...
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color story: palest pink.
helllooooo. i’m back at long last! and i just want to say i so appreciate all of your very kind comments to my post about taking another week to get my act together. they really moved me, and honestly...
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friday finds.
well, i’m back with this week’s friday finds and i think i see a recurring pattern here — it would appear i’m definitely missing my trips abroad to europe! i miss seeing different types of...
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modern rustic.
as i write this blog post there’s a windy winter storm brewing out at sea which i can see from my cottage. the white caps are in full force and i love this view. one of the perks of living by the...
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feeling laid back.
i don’t know about you, but i feel so much relief — lighter, happier, and i’m even sleeping better since the inauguration last week. so today, i’ve been looking for that relaxed, casual atmosphere to...
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bonjour, hôtel magique!
one of my favorite french designers, Milou Neelen of hôtel magique has just teamed up with anthropologie to bring us a whole new collection of her whimsical home decor accessories. you may have seen...
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calming eclectic energy.
happy monday! i hope you all had a good weekend. i’m feeling so much more upbeat and positive these days and putting together today’s post had me very inspired. it’s all about eclectic interiors, but...
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the art of being still.
let’s keep things simple this monday, shall we? i love these kinds of calming still life vignettes. i tend to think a clean, clear space opens the mind and allows us to soak up fresh, new ideas and...
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keeping calm.
i suppose i’m feeling some lingering love in the air — romantic vibes leftover from valentine’s day out there in the atmosphere. there’s also a lot going on in the world that’s a little unsettling,...
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spring refresh with revival.
textural, luxurious rugs on the ground beneath our feet are what can very often make a room come to life. area rugs give a room warmth — not just physically — but warm a room’s overall mood, too. a...
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