Tis the season...

It's the most wonderful time of the year.  My {long, winding} weekend was sprinkled with shopping and infusing vodka.  That is wonderful.

{This festive glimpse is from the portfolio of James Merrell.}

Grateful...

Wishing you a gorgeous Thanksgiving full of gratefulness - may you be surrounded by delectable dishes and delicious souls.

{More perfect vegetables from the lens of Katie Quinn Davies.  Yes, I have a crush on her.}

Sultry and savory...

The subtle smell of sweet pumpkin is floating in the air.  Here's a flirtatious amuse bouche to tease your senses on the eve of the most gracious day of the year.

I have recently rediscovered the savory texture of beets hiding under saturated color and sultry curves.  Katie Quinn Davies has perfectly captured their charisma.  Wander over to one of the most beautiful places and feast on the gorgeous styling and delicious recipes of What Katie Ate.  Mmmm...

Curiosity...

I love the wonder of intricate details.  Photographer Idha Lindhag captured these details beautifully - my imagination is gushing wildly with the curiosity of what lies beyond the boundaries of this image.

{Another lovely find from my muse, Lotta Agaton.}

Solid precipitation...

Yesterday brought the first sprinkling of solid precipitation, covering the ground like a knit blanket and making me lust after this fireplace.  Then liquid precipitation washed it all away {except for my mantle craving, of course}.

{This gorgeous dichotomy of simultaneously warm and cold was found at Tomorrow's Parties.}

Circus act...

I could use a touch of over-sized golden circus propaganda resting on my wall.  Could you?

I thought last week's whimsy needed company {more musings from Christine Rudolph.}

Words...

"Every child is an artist.
The problem is to remain an artist once they grow up."

Pablo Picasso

The perfect afternoon...

Swirling in pristine white cotton layers amidst a shell of beautiful decay flooded with gorgeous natural sunlight.  The perfect afternoon...

{Lovely photographs by Graphics Pixie.  This afternoon of bliss was spotted at Bodie & Fou.}

Adjectives...

This image is twirling with adjectives.  Gray.  Modern.  Wood.  Industrial.  Blue.  Soft.  Metal.  Espresso.  Rustic.  Effortless.  Oh, the adjectives!

{This heap of deliciousness is from Fritz Hansen - as introduced by the lovely Emma.}

Psst!  Click over to EcoSalon and enter this giveaway for two {yes, two!} scrumptious bamboo fiber pashbus.  Oh, and since the giveaway is for two - if you win, can I have one?!?  Pretty, please?

Water droplets and pine needles...

Heavy, opaque water droplets floating just above vivid green tree limbs bursting with pine needles.  Mmmm.

{Gorgeous photograph, Appalachia, by Valerie Chung. Spotted this beautiful glimpse of Mother Nature on Automatism.}

Ravishing...

How is this for a ravishing little vignette? 

{Photograph by Mikkel Adsbøl as seen on Emmas Designblogg.}

Temperature therapy...

This combination of textures is the cure to winter.

{This gorgeous and inviting interior has been wandering around blogland and landed in two of my favorite places - Hviit and Solid Frog.  See more at Skona Hem.}

Words...

"All the effort in the world won't matter if you're not inspired."

Chuck Palahniuk

Whimsical...

Mmm...capricious curves and vivid colors.

{I know, it's a rerun - but I had an insatiable craving for whimsy that only the musings of my favorite stylist can satiate; Christine Rudolph, I adore you.}

Parlez-vous français?

La Maison Pujol - I wouldn't mind meeting you.  I find your vintage typography irresistible.

Explore the rest of this delicious bed and breakfast here. 

Naked...

My life {er...couch} feels naked without this {I know, the melodrama is palpable}...

Click here for more of my Hviit winter wish list...

Long necks...

Long necks and vertical striations lounge in this image of graceful giraffe's lingering among bold shadows.

This beautiful glimpse is from Lotta Agaton.  Swoon.

November polish...

It's time.  Peppermint Mocha.  Sip.  Sigh.  Sip.  Again and again.  Mmmm... November's niceties sure add a bit of polish to my day.

This refreshing glimpse of wintery bliss is from one of the most inspirational places - The Society, Inc..

Ephemera...

This illustration {Raiders of Their Host's Riches} by Jason Holley danced from the artist's mind while looking at Victorian ephemera.  Sigh.

{Thank you Automatism for the introduction to Jason Holley.}

Paper personalities...

These greeting cards from Tokketok are exquisitely simple.  I cannot wait to meet these beautiful paper personalities at little winter. 

Oh Oliver...

I was sifting through my archives and found an industrial charm in Copenhagen that deserves another visit.  This is the charming antique shop of Oliver Gustav on the bottom floor of an old distillery.  The second floor is the gorgeous masculine home of Mr. Gustav. 

{You can find the original post here - with an extra dose of delicious visuals.}

Enticing...

The allure of this necklace is {almost} enough to have me grabbing for knitting needles.  This lovely mess of cords is vying for a place in my wardrobe.

{This Six Cord Knitted Necklace from A Alicia is screaming my name from across the pond.  Thanks for the introduction Lisa!}

Still delicious...

The only thing that can adequately accessorize this delicious vignette is the equally satisfying living room from the same home.

{Photography by Pia Ulin.  Styling by Lotta Agaton.}

Nature...

Today I raked {hundreds of} leaves for {multiple} hours.  When the dust {er...leaves} settled, the yard looked exactly the same.  I lost.

{This whimsical image is from the by nord catalog.}