A shelf for the bathroom...

I have been on the hunt for a shelf for my newly remodeled guest bathroom.  I can't figure out if I want something quirky, classic, modern or vintage.  I have been collecting different ideas and I thought I would share...

Pillow Passion!

I have been noticing some wonderful pillows lately on-and-around the web (Ok, mostly Etsy...) 

I love pillows! And yes, I am one of those people who has can not get enough pillows on a bed or couch.  Perhaps because I like pillows so much, there is very little rhyme or reason to my selections.   I love random assortments.  As such, I thought I would share.

CB2.COM (above)

Bitanem (above)

Alexandra Ferguson (above)

Kainkain (above)

Kyoozi (above)

The Bolster Queens (above)

Mi Casa Bella (above)

Maverick June (above)

The Bolster Queens (above)

Olive (above)

My Perfect Outfit...

I put together my perfect outfit...here it is:

• Go-anywhere black dress
• Lamarthe purse (to die for!)
• Hermes Enamel bracelet  (2 stacked for good measure)
• Classic Heels - Kate Spade
• Van Cleef & Arpels Earrings
• 1 Stunning, Coral Cocktail Ring

Of course, I don't actually own any of these pieces yet...but half the fun is the wait.  Until then, I will keep this as a sweet reminder of what is to come.

I want, I want, I want...

I have been accumulating a few furniture items in my "I want" folder that are making me want to seriously splurge.  The reoccurring theme in this folder seems to be pieces that have a distinctly vintage, industrial feel.  I have found that many of my "I want" pieces have been coming out of the  Restoration Hardware catalog.  It is always a happy day when this catalog comes in.

I thought I would share some of these lovely pieces...

Artist I Love: Kim VanDerHoek

Below you will find pictures from yet another artist that I have truly come to love.  VanDerHoek has a classic, impressionist style and she tends to focus on landscape paintings, but recently seems to be branching out in terms of subject matter.  Recent paintings have begun to include architecture, city scenes and animals.

I have enjoyed watching the progression of her work but I have to admit that I am still drawn to her landscapes which are so classic and elegant in their simple composition.

You can see more of Kim's work on her Etsy site at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/vanderhoekart or her own personal web site at: http://kimvanderhoek.com.

Enjoy!

Artists I love: Helen Gotlib

I have been saving to purchase a piece from this artist for over a year now.  She may be one of my favorite Etsy finds.

Helen Gotlib's nudes and sketches are absolutely stunning.  I love the subtle colors and the somewhat sketchy lines she uses to form her subjects.  I can hardly wait to have my own private piece of enjoyment from her collection. 

You can view and purchase Helen's work at her personal web site: http://www.helengotlib.com/ or at her Etsy shop at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/HelenGotlib?ref=seller_info

In and around the house...

I thought I would bring you a few pictures of my home. The pictures will likely make clear that I am not a minimalist. In fact, the beautiful clutter than I collect makes my husband crazy but I would not feel whole without all my knick-knacks and art.