sidonie-gabrielle colette

. . . the french novelist, known simply as colette, as a young woman. 

(1873 -1954)

image via models own

shongololo bench by louis henri

. . . this bench has 56 hand-turned walnut legs designed by london-based designer louis henri - shongololo means to "roll up" in african zulu ukushonga.

very different & oh so gorgeous!

image via design scene

artek: alvar aalto armchair

. . . alvar aalto was one of the first & most influential architects of the scandinavian modern design movement. 

here is his classic "the tank" chair re-upholstered by london interior designer ilse crawford

image: slamxhype

mae murray

. . . mae murray on the cover of movie weekly, circa 1922.

i love #hollywoodnostalgia 

image: another mag

artist maxwell doig

'night wwimmer 6', mixed media on canvas on panel

swimmer III mixed media on canvas on panel 134 x 97 cm

diagonal swimmer 1 2011

figure in moorland water 1 2010

mixed media on canvas on board 134 x 89 cm

. . . a few of my favorite paintings by maxwell doig

images via albemarle gallery london

heath ceramics

. . . ceramic tile inspiration from one of my favorite tile sites.

via heath ceramics

egyptian alabaster

. . . designer fernando carrizosa-kolbe used polished egyptian alabaster in this bathroom in a marbella, spain residence. 

#fabulous

image via interiors magazine

goodbye 2012

. . . many good things happened this year, but we also had many unfortunate disasters & tragedies in the world.  a few of which i cannot seem to stop thinking about.  

we don't have the answers but what i do know is that i can only continue to be thankful & to give thanks every moment i can. every moment that i remember to be thankful that is because hey, we are all imperfect & at times forget to appreciate our daily moments...even the bad ones.

well, i'm eager to start the new year...to continue to improve as a wife, daughter, sister, & friend. eager to continue becoming a better me to myself!

i say, tonight go out & find your bliss whether you are out & about or staying in....make a wish & know that you are blessed!

HAPPY new year!

3x3 the magazine of contemporary illustration

. . . great cover on this 3x3 magazine!

image via 3x3 mag blog circa 2010

hanging lamps!

hanging lamp from the ligne-roset bloom collection via digs digs

the caravaggio black pendants by danish designer cecilie manz for light years

. . . great lighting options in these simple & minimal black/white interiors!