The Friday Five: The Settee Scene

November 13, 2015 | 2 Commentaries

I love looking back at my blog to see where my design interests lie over time. About a year and a half ago, I wrote about the versatility of the settee, and I’m still thinking that this sweet piece of furniture has great potential.

Today’s Friday Five includes five settees that look quite different from one another, but they share the common features of small scale design and refined legs. Now, the question I ask is: Which one is your favourite?

via Eloquence

via Black Rooster Decor

via 1st Dibs

via Ballard Designs

via The Lettered Cottage

Happy weekend, everyone!

Art: Black and White Photography

September 17, 2015 | 1 Commentary

I’ve been spending loads of time staring at black and white photographs online lately. Maybe I’m secretly itching to switch up some of the art around my home. Or maybe I just love browsing art collections. Either way, I’m happy to share some of my favourites with you.

The Glass House, $60+, Raquel Cayre & Nicole Cohen

Average Chandeliers, Elliott Anderson, (starting bid $300)

Staredown, Amy Carroll via Minted

Anemone, Monica Janes via MintedSimone & Nina, William Klein, 1st Dibs

Case Study House #22, Julius Shulman, 1st Dibs

Vivian Maier

Art: White-on-White

September 9, 2015 | Leave a Reply

When I bought my house 2 years ago, my nephews gave me a trio of all white art (seen here). My sister thoughtfully gave them a bunch of white supplies (e.g., paper, feathers, glitter, tissue paper) and let each of them create a piece of art for me. I really love this trio and they have a prominent place on my living room wall.

I find monochromatic art to be interesting, clever, and serene.

Hammock by Charles Pachter, $4000, Caviar20

Phantom Structure IV, Yves Gaucher, $2450

De.Fragment IV, $4500, 1stDibs

Untitled by Franz Klein, $212.99, Art.com

Sparkle by Georgianna Lane, $80+, Citizen Atelier

Time Forgot, $60+, Nicole Cohen

The Friday Five: Outdoor Seating

June 26, 2015 | 3 Commentaries

I’m thinking about interesting pieces for the patio today. Care to join me in my day dreaming?

This egg hub would be an awesome poolside addition:

Nu-OVO designed by Paolo Maldotti, photo via Redesign Revolution

This bench with canopy would be great on my deck:

Mimi cuddle chair canopy by Hauser

This fun folding director’s chair is super for small spaces:

director’s chair, West Elm

This chaise (with added cushion) would be great for naps:

Vladimir Kagan “Capricorn” chaise lounge, 1st Dibs

And this peacock chair is perfect for when you really want to feel fancy:

white peacock chair, via Lea and Lani

So, tell me, what’s your perch of choice in the summertime?

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

Furniture: Garden Benches

April 13, 2015 | 1 Commentary

It is almost almost warm enough to sit outside. I cannot wait to put my furniture back out on my deck, lounge around outside with my latte, and fall asleep on my hammock. I am made for summer. In anticipation of green garden life, I’ve been browsing through many garden-y furniture collections. In particular, I’ve been focused on intricate garden benches.

Gertrude Jekyll garden bench, $1498, Terrain