Princess Diana 1960-1997

Today marks the tenth anniversary of Princess Diana's tragic death. She will always be remembered for her beauty, grace, and incredibly giving spirit.

Bold Moves

One thing I think people over look in home decor is making a bold statement. I have noticed in pictures I'm drawn to, its often a focal point or a bold move that strikes me the most. When people have small spaces, they can be timid about using focal points. A big painting, a bold color, a cool sink, all of these things can add up to one great looking room, no matter what its size!

1 Down, 35 To Go

The first week of school is almost over! I hate to actually say this because I'm afraid that I'll jinx myself, but so far my kids are pretty good. I have a couple that I'm sure will get on my nerves, but they are a great group for the most part. I'm very excited that I am teaching Spanish 4 AP this year, but nervous at the same time. I don't have anything funny to report back yet, but you may find it amusing that I have breakfast, I mean lunch at 10:18 am! Here are a few pictures of my classroom:

a happy nap

This is my weekly Flickr shot... Unconditional love
have a peaceful weekend my friends xoxox

Ball Chair

Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio 1966

I'm not sure if I love or hate this Ball chair!!! It's still going strong in the market since 1966! and very popular, some say that it's not even comfortable, others say that it gives a needed dramatic shock if used properly. What do you think?

Click here to learn about the history of this chair

Mr. Suicide floating

"Mr. Suicide" Bath Tub Plug

Designer: Massimo Giacon
Manufacturer: ALESSI

Bottom Line: No more reaching for the plug. You have Mr. Suicide floating :)

Click here to order this funny item :D

Stylish Storage

Small space is all about storage planning. The first thing I consider is do I want open or closed storage. If what I'm storing is not pretty or interesting to look at, I go with closed storage. For the most part, I opt for closed, its easier to cram stuff in when you have people coming over on short notice! I do have open storage in my office. There I find I can be a bit more creative and practical all at the same time.

a sweet hug

How cute is that?!
Salt & pepper hug :)

Designer: Scott Henderson
To order this sweet hug click here

Weathered Wood

Weathered wood is one of those trends I bet some people thought would die a early death. Some of my friends do not like the look at all. If done right, and in the right place, I think it looks great. A room full of it is too much for me. I love the texture it can add to home decor. The top picture would make my mother in law break out the paint cans, but I really like how it looks!

Clever Design

By Gau Design & concepts
I give you the Zen Garden Sink

ًWeird !

Bird cage handbag!

Coffee With George

What else ?!

Sun in a Jar

Gift of the Year 2007 Award

Made with a traditional Mason jar and high tech energy efficient lighting! Captured inside the jar are a highly efficient solar cell, rechargeable battery and low energy LED lamps. When the jar is placed in sunlight the solar cell creates an electrical current that charges the battery over a few hours. This energy is then used at night to power the three LED lamps inside the jar.

This brilliant idea designed by Tobias Wong

Unbelievable!

Presenting Four Seasons Ocean Residences. Setting a new standard of maritime luxury with 112 graciously appointed homes at sea. Circumnavigating the globe on a private tour of unrivaled international destinations on all seven continents. And surrounding you, the service, amenities and elegance of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

Click here for more information.

Cubbies

Cubbies seem to be everywhere in pictures these days. They do make a lot of sense, I just don't know if I'm disciplined enough to have open shelving. No, I'm not. Love how they look tho. How about you? Are you cub worthy?

A Cat's Washroom !!?

Now that's a bit much, don't you think ?! but I have to say that it looks so cute ;)

Click here & check out the Cat Washroom Litterbox Concealer!

Desperate Housewives ;D

I want FLEX !

design by Lorenzo Damiani

FLEX is a wall console in structural maple Coverflex with steel support, for use as PC, stereo stand and CD holder.

ahhhh! so beautiful

Prime

There are a few movies that I watch every time they are on TV. Hitch and The Devil Wears Prada come to mind. I know them backwards and forwards and have memorized most of the lines. They aren't examples of any particular cinematic achievement, but what can I say? They make me feel good. Watching them makes me happy.

Another one of my "watch it every time HBO airs it" favorites is Prime, starring Uma Thurman, Meryl Streep, and the adorable Bryan Greenberg. If you haven't seen it, Streep plays Lisa Metzger, a therapist and Thurman is her patient, Rafi, who has just gone through a divorce. Rafi eventually starts dating David Bloomberg, played by Greenberg. Aside from the fact that Rafi is 37 and David is 23, their relationship is further complicated by the fact that David turns out to be the therapist's son.

The movie has some funny moments, but I can't decide what I love most about it. The film is set in New York , primarily SoHo, Greenwich Village, and the Upper West Side. It just feels very "New York" to me. Rafi has a very cute wardrobe and gorgeous apartment, which I love seeing. I also love the fabulous soundtrack which includes John Coltrane, Rufus Wainwright, Ray LaMontagne, Notorious B.I.G., and Rachael Yamagata. Oh, and there's also the fact that Bryan Greenberg is pretty damn hot. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend that you do. Who knows, you may end up watching it several dozen times like I have.

This Week's Quote

I'll have to remember these words when my alarm clock goes off at 5:10 am. Tomorrow is my first day back with students!

OooH NOoo!!

Relax guys! It's only a fridge magnet :D

This post is just for fun ;)

This One Is for Mahmood :)

Treille is a system of cylindrical vases, horizontally aligned and connected by nylon belts and height-adjustable painted stainless steel tutors. A stair set can be created, made of three containers, to hang from the ceiling or from a wall. The greenery placed in the cylindrical vases finds an easy support to develop and grow vertically up to completely cover the container.

Designer
Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

Size
70 cm x 220 cm H - 9 kg (3 pots)

Material
Cast Terracotta + Nylon + Painted steel

Great Ideas for garden lovers right here!

The Pattern Age!

Long gone the days of plain textiles, now you see every thing in pattern..match it , love it & go crazy with it ;)

Click here to see more of the Ruzzini collection

enjoy ;)

Flower That Tells Time!!

I present to you the Sarah Clock

HGTV Rate a Room

I'm sure most of you have seen rate a room on the HGTV website. I have mixed emotions about it. On one hand, I love seeing how regular people decorate. There are some really talented people out there. Some of the comments are down right mean! I'm all for constructive criticism, but yikes! Here are a few rooms I thought were done very nicely. Do you have a favorite rate a room?