the bolder, the more beautiful!

sometimes less is more, but in these rooms- more is definitely more.

pink usually doesn't do it for me, but for some reason this is all good

decor pad

this room just makes me happy :)

?

i have chairs like these that need to be fixed up, this may be a leading contender.

the way we are

decor pad

roger davies

house&home

i love the touch of yellow with the purple

house&home

tampa+nate berkus

nate berkus is truly a king of design.  this house is amazing!

"it's like our own little boutique hotel" says the owner of this tampa home. 

wouldn't it be lovely to describe your house this way- although i wouldn't describe this house as little. 

i really enjoy the many different furniture pieces {9}

that he used in this space - and it doesn't feel over-crowded at all.

this house is just amazing, designed by architect rick penza

pendant lights~$3,200x4= buzz kill for me

aren't they gorgeous!

and the two islands and the cabinets...yes, yes, and yes!

the floor and the lacquer cabinet are doing it for me

this is just eclectic goodness

i love those chairs and the legs on that stool

elle decor

backyard wonderland

when i hear the words "mommy, i don't want to go home" come out of jaxon's mouth every time i pick him up after work, i don't take offense.  what kid wouldn't love this backyard at my parents' house. 

there's like 3 different ponds,

with tons of fish.

different views of the pond

he loves climbing up on the bridge, i hate it-there's no railing!  swimming lessons are in order-like yesterday!

{oh yeah, they also have a pool, which he is obsessed with}

what i love...the herb gardens.  cilantro pictured below.

here's what i picked the other day:  cilantro, basil, chives, parsley, & thyme.

they also grow tons of veggies in their expansive garden, which i love as well!

random question though...what's up with the shrooms.  they are everywhere

{and they were not planted}

i want to live in a barn, right now!

this is gustave carlson's interpretation of a modern barn.  i love this "barn!"

it is an eco-friendly home on 3 acres of land!!

this is definitely my idea of rustic living.  i love the wood ceiling, paired with

the concrete fireplace and the black framed windows and doors.

and this bathroom, please!!

via remodelista

current obsession: horns

a perfect gray

life+style

laura day via design crisis

dwellers without decorators

desire to inspire

{the handle on the pitcher}

this is glamorous

living rooms: 4 ways

i adore each of these living rooms for different reasons.  i'd be happy if any of these were part of my home!

1.  mixture of patterns and textures

desire to inspire

2.all of the windows, the gorgeous chairs and the worldly vibe

design crisis

3.  the beams, of course, and the restraint of color leaves the room very clean but interesting

cococozy

4.  a bright white room with hints of citrus accessories and the flow of the two rooms

elle decor

i think i love these

these pendants are perfect.  anyone know where i can buy something like this?

i guess this beautiful kitchen is helping these puppies really shine!

sketch 42

mls shocker

while house hunting, i came across this home- via mls- in one of the neighborhoods we are considering.  i was actually quite shocked at how nice the interior was-compared to all the others that need a total re-haul or the decor is less than desireable.  i can say i would probably take this fully furnished and be happy.  too bad it's a little on the small side and it has since been sold {at a great price}

who gonna check me, boo?

i wonder if these words ever come across the minds of these girls when they are getting dressed?

"who gonna check me, boo?"quoted from the lovely sheree of real housewives of atlanta.  because from the looks of these get-ups-they clearly don't care!

someone needs to check them...i guess i'll be the lucky one to do the dirty job. 

if these girls have a stylist, they should fire them immediately and if they don't have one,

at least contact me for some advice or i guess you could hire someone too.

too tacky and it doesn't fit her properly

i didn't get the memo that leisure suits were back, so no

upholstery at it not best

this is a picture from the look of the day (instyle)

and they described her look as avante garde, i beg to differ

she is sexy but this is too much and i have a huge problem with the metal by her abs

you know the lovely rachel couldn't get past me, it just looks weird

oh v...not the right event

i am aware she is a country singer, but these appliques are not working for me

i just don't understand why you would pick this dress out of all the dresses??

gwen, yikes! 1st look:  not flattering, 2nd look too jane of the jungle {it would have been fine sans the gladiator sandals which would be super cute with some shorts!}

note:  these aren't the worst dressed ladies...however since they are big celebs, they should look great/outstanding/breathtaking, especially if they are paying someone to style them, i'm just saying...

via instyle

trend: cut outs

we all know cut outs were and are a big trend this season {and if you didn't, now you know}.  whether it's shoes, dresses, pants or in this case handbags-they have been everywhere.  i personally like to save the cut out look for my accessories and would love to get my hands on this slashed out babe.

biker slash w/ wood handles $585

romygold is new to the scene, however they were recently featured in instyle and lucky magazines. 

kim k and kristin cavallari were both spotted sporting clutches from the line as well. 

check the rest of the line out here. 

cute stuff!

found via daily candy