to sleep perchance to dream

I recently discovered John Robshaw quilts, bedding, pillows and rugs. This has lead me to mentally redesign every room in the house while drooling over the site for the past few days. 

Who doesn't love a combination of handmade and eclectic yet totally modern, color-drenched goodness?

"Now tell me, which one of these dogs would you want to have as your wide receiver on your football team?"

It might be because one of my favorite movies ever is "Best in Show." Or, it could be my ongoing obsession with all things canine.

Whatever the case, I must have this print by artist Dolan Geiman.



Oh, and for running back? Because CJ Spiller is not a dog, and therefore not an option and my little man has an odd gait, I'm going to go with Maggie Adams, Sooner's girlfriend in Atlanta.

the lines between artist and designer

Ever since the finale of "Top Design" a few months ago, I haven't been able to stop thinking about the painting winner Nathan Thomas created for his dining room in the final challenge. 

I've even had dreams where I copy his technique and create one almost as stunning as his.

Apparently my dreams didn't do it justice. 

babies aren't normally the hot topic of conversation around here

I got to visit my new niece today. At just under 2 weeks, she is one cute sleeping sack of potatoes! Thankfully, she remained just that as I held her for most our time together.

Maybe she was dreaming about a ceiling like this.

My not-even-yet-considered future children will thank me.

just because i don't speak french doesn't mean i can't appreciate it.

I may not be able to pronouce it. And I may be a few months (years?) behind of the trend, but I sure do love some faux bois.

(that's "fake wood" to all you non french speakers like myself.)

one. martha stewart faux bois cake (a must for my 30th birthday party this year!)

two. crate & barrel birch candles

three. viva terra tealight holder

four. nightowl paper goods letterpress notecards

five. room service home faux bois tableware in blue

i've already chosen a wall

"What I do know is that it seems natural for me to make things and that I find immense joy in the act of thing making and for that reason I do it every day." - Mark Warren Jacques

I could buy it based on his sentiment alone. It doesn't hurt that it's beautiful.