70% White out!

There is snow predicted for 7 of the 10 day forecast. So we might as well celebrate with some pretty white bedrooms!

Happy snowy Monday!

http://sunnysblog.typepad.com/mornings_light/2009/11/white-airy-swedish-home.html

http://emmas.blogg.se/2008/september/

http://emmas.blogg.se/2008/september/

http://emmas.blogg.se/2008/september/

http://emmas.blogg.se/2008/april/

Friday already?

It's Friday! I can't believe how fast the week went! What are you plans for the weekend? If I feel up to it tomorrow I might do an all day meditation sit. I am nervous - can I really meditate for an entire day? I struggle with 20 minutes! We will see.....

Happy weekend!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30567804@N00/27504128

http://www.allmyanmar.com/new%20allmyanmar.com/buddhism.html

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/BSwyVGsORg9/Indonesia+Commemorates+Buddha+Birthday/5uRj2sbuh4I

(A beautiful Mandola (made of sand))

http://cosmicjoker.squarespace.com/journal/?currentPage=11

Mad Men + Edward Hopper = two of my faves

I love the set design on Mad Men. It's Mid-century perfection. I can't wait for this season to come out on DVD!!! Here are some beautiful stills from the show - which remind me a bit of Edward Hopper paintings.

Automat

1927, Edward Hopper

Mad Men set

http://www.thelmagazine.com/newyork/inside-the-bars-of-mad-men/Slideshow?oid=1409382&slide=8

Morning Sun

1952, Edward Hopper

Mad Men set

(found on http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/)

Conference at Night

1949, Edward Hopper

Mad Men set

http://midcenturymodernist.com/2010/culture/film-tv/mad-men-furniture-don-drapers-office/

Let's plant the walls green!

Who needs paint (or wallpaper for that matter!)? These walls are not only G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S but have environmental benefits as well. Read this blurb from the Sustainability Institute and then get out your green thumbs:

The benefits range significantly. The most obvious is an improvement in air quality. We all had to learn the process of photosynthesis - the absorption of carbon dioxide and the release of O2 as a bi-product acts as a natural air filter. For those outdoor walls, urban bio-diversity is enriched and created is a provision for outdoor wildlife habitats. It creates an attractive urban space while also protecting the fabric of a building from UV rays and acidic rain. If the green wall is on the southern-facing wall of the building, it helps to regulate temperature within the building, lessening the demand on the HVAC system. These walls also drone out traffic and other urban noise.

http://www.sustainabilityinstitutesc.org/enews_sept08.html

http://www.uptodatedesign.com/2010/10/gorgeous-green-walls-in-green-building-and-house-design/

http://yourgreensite.net/2010/04/green-walls-the-growing-success-of-‘”vegitecture”/

http://www.designsigh.com/2009/05/green-home/

http://yourgreensite.net/2010/04/green-walls-the-growing-success-of-‘”vegitecture”/

It's easier than you think Kermit (and prettier too!)

Ugly sweaters aren't just for Christmas!

Which one would you choose?

http://blogs.laweekly.com/stylecouncil/2010/12/ugly_christmas_sweaters_cat_ed.php?page=3

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wilwheaton/73045884/

http://thegloss.com/fashion/this-man-is-being-strangled-by-his-snake-sweater/

http://blogs.laweekly.com

Monday is painting day.

I am painting my cousin's room today - a very pretty, pale rosey- lavender. So in honor of painting day - let's post some paintings! You may recall the post about Brazil artist, Henrique Oliveira's amazing sculptures.....well here are his some of his most amazing paintings.

Happy Monday!

There are plenty more to look at here.

BRRRRRRR.........

I woke up this morning and it was 14 BELOW zero!!! Yikes. I am not a cold weather girl at all - but if I have to be let's dream up a warm and cozy weekend in the woods, shall we?

We will stay here among the trees (full of their tall tales).

(Olson Kundig Architects)

We will have a fire - of course!

(stone fireplaces are the best!)

(Handmade Grits)

We'll drink homemade hot cocoa with home-made marshmallow peeps.

(Dinner with Julie)

This red will go just fine.....

With this most delicious looking sweet potato and kale soup!

(Joy the Baker)

We can cuddle up with winter white sheets.

(A Few Things from My Life)

With extra colorful vintage blankets (in case we get cold)!

(Flickr)

Anyone want to come?

EMERGENCY PINK KITCHEN POST!

Just for Miss Kristyn (and that pretty roomie of hers (not Bowie)).

Kristyn told me she and her new roomie are contemplating a PINK kitchen! I am all over that!!! TWO pink posts in ONE week. Lucky me!!!

P.S.

Check out Kristyn's boutique, Shimmer and Spice, on FB. If you are lucky enough to be in the Philly area - check it out!

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/inspiration/look-pink-kitchen-040023

http://kitchenbacksplashes.blogspot.com/2010/06/pink-kitchen-pictures.html

http://www.countryliving.com/homes/how-to-get-the-look/kitchen-appliance-ideas

http://www.kitchenisms.com/finds/kitchens/colour-in-the-kitchen-pink/961

http://edenroselifestyle.blogspot.com/2010/07/pink-kitchen.html

http://kitchenbacksplashes.blogspot.com/2010/06/pink-kitchen-pictures.html

Sparkles and glitter are fun.

And pretty. Don't you agree?

http://www.spinningintheteacups.com/2010/06/glitter-sparkles-magic-and-light.html

http://www.tumblr.com/reblog/74086053/KDe6z3RC?redirect....086505

http://www.spinningintheteacups.com/2010/06/glitter-sparkles-magic-and-light.html

http://www.chainsawsandjelly.com/2009/02/he-sparkles-like-diamonds-in-sun.html

(unknown source - if it's yours please tell me!!!)

Come into the darkness.

I love black walls in rooms - so chic! In high school I painted one wall black (with hideous sea foam green carpet I picked out when I was 10(cringe)). It's still my favorite wall.

Here are some black beauties:

http://iometro.blogspot.com/2010/11/dark-daring.htmll

decorpad

Apartment Therapy

http://thebrickhouse.tumblr.com/

RUE magazine

http://www.the-brick-house.com/2009/11/page/9