Worthy of an embroidered pillow...

I don't know how many of you tuned into part 1 of the Real Housewives of New York last night, but dear Kelly spouted some of her trademark words of "wisdom":

"I'm not gonna cry over crying."

What?!? That girl is not quite right.

Part 2 will air this Thursday at 9pm - buckle up!

Meanwhile, I'm still in love with Jill's daughter's made over room - divine!!! (the rest of the apartment is a bit much, but this room is just right)

Image is via Traditional Home

Favorite Finds

This is really a great find. I ran across it at the Liberty Antiques Festival in Liberty, NC (right outside of Greensboro - held twice a year in April and September). I was on the fence about purchasing, but I'm so glad I did. It's a very groovy, 50's style boomerang dish with the signs of the Zodiac around the edge with this atomic world/clock thing in the middle. The shape grabbed me first followed by the colors, lovely spa teals (almost grey). It's just a fun piece in fabulous condition. It now lives in the master bedroom, right beside this cup.

Favorite Finds

In the Spring of 2006, while we were living in Cumberland, MD, I found out that we lived just about an hour away from Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece Fallingwater. Well as soon as I got directions and reserved my tickets I made the pilgrimage. What an amazing house, what an amazing experience! We've all seen the pictures of this house perched over a waterfall, but to actually see it in person is breathtaking. It truly was one of those life changing things for me, I left so inspired and recharged. (I would post pictures, but they are really protective of the images and out of respect I will not do so - and yes I have some good ones). I'm getting excited just writing this - I can't put into words how much I loved it.

When the tour of the main house and the guest house (who knew there was a guest house - whose interior I fell in love with along with the gorgeous wisteria hanging off the roof) was over I made a beeline for the gift shop ready to spend. And spend I did - books, cards and best of all these wonderful earrings:

They are wonderful because suspended in each one is a piece of concrete saved during the restoration of Fallingwater (the rest is acrylic and silver - they not at all heavy). I can't tell you how many people have commented on them when I wear them, and I just love telling the story. How fantastic to have a piece of this house that you can wear - they also make pendants and cuff links too. They are one of my prized possessions and my "go to" earrings that look great with everything. They are a special souvenir of a great day and a great piece of architecture!

Image from Fallingwater store

I want this!

This weekend I visited the first (I hope there are many more) Hatch Market. There were some wonderful vendors and I ran across this necklace from Grey Area - yes, it's an actual orange slice dried and sealed. The necklaces are stunning in person and certainly conversation starters! Such fun!

I want this!

I'm a Jonathan Adler fan - big time. Love his book, love the way he interprets things, love his partner, love his dog, etc. Big fan! I love the new glasses he's come out with, mostly for the color! How great are these colors?

Image from JonathanAdler.com

A stormy/rainy night in Georgia...

It's been a wild weather day here in the "kinda near Atlanta" part of the world. Woke up to a very grey, overcast, tremendously humid morning that transitioned into a stormy afternoon, followed by a much cooler, rainy evening. The clouds and light outside have been really interesting, so I figured I would go and take some pictures (these are from late afternoon and dusk). Hope you enjoy!

I want this!

If I had a beach house, this seagull printed floor cloth by Jenny Lee-Katz would be in it. A textile designer after my own heart! Check out her Etsy store here (and if she can hear me, please put more items up!)