Tuesday 10 August 2010

Homeward Bound!

We're heading to Maine in a couple of weeks, and I can't wait!  Family, friends, beach, lobster.  What's not to love?  D's a champ for taking all of our vacations to Maine.  I definitely owe him a non-Maine holiday.  Maybe I can take him on a tour of Italy?


















by Gaston Batistini

Anyway, the reason I mention the trip is because I found this images at Country Living of this bright and cheery cottage that could be plopped right on any spot along the Maine coast, and I think it's time to brighten things up around here.





















Here are some nice things to brighten up your space!

In the UK:


















1. Philippe Starck for Kartell La Boheme Thin Stool, £91 at John Lewis; 2. Optic dome easy fit ceiling light, £20 at BHS; 3. Roxie Table Runner, £18 at Habitat; 4. Green polka cushion, £8 at Debenhams; 5. SKRUVSTA Swivel armchair, £79.99 at Ikea; 6.  Colourful Metal Storage Trunk & Seat, £119 at Graham&Green; 7. Caroline Yellow Glass Table Lamp, £79 at Heal's.

In the US:


















 1. Mod Green Table Lamp, $34.95 at Crate&Barrel; 2. Art Fire Argento Pillow, $39.99 at Traget; 3. Amisco Eclectik Madrid Accent Chair, $427 at Walmart; 4. Allie Braid Rug, from $54.99 at JCPenney; 5. Copper Leaves Mirror, $149.95 at Pier1; 6. Vintage Floral Tuffet, $79.99 at Pottery Barn; 7. kate spade "Camelia Avenue" Posy Vase Collection, $25 each at Macy's.

I think I'm going to go out and buy that trunk at G&G.  We've been needing some kind of footstool for a while.