Exoskeletons and pocket watches...

As you may remember, I have a lust for beetles. Six graceful legs and a single glossy exoskeleton. Combine my insect imagery with contrast, vintage wares, typography, a pocket watch dangling gracefully, and the amalgam is bliss. Black-and-white-beetled bliss.

The Chalcosoma atlas print from Hagedornhagen is worth coveting. The glimpse of gorgeousness on the right hails from Annaleena's Hem {spotted on Lotta Agaton, the loveliest place of online real estate}.

Webbed feet...

The combination of industrial iron components, filtered light, beautifully destructed walls, and webbed feet is wildly enchanting.

{This glimpse from Tine K Home was spotted at Hviit.}

Ruffled Romance...

May Saint Valentine lend you enough {ruffled} romance to bound around the room.

This hopeful glimpse of a lovely afternoon was frolicking here.

Two lovely links to devour today:

Pick Your Cupid {Hipster Cupid? Yes, Please.}

Kate Spade Valentines {Free love notes to share...}

Love affair...

The combination of mustard yellow ruffles, a vintage dresser, royal blue, and brass details is a delicious love affair to remember.

Apparently I am addicted to playing match maker between the styling of Emily Henderson and gorgeous photography with hues of complementary colors {the top image from Liebling Shoes was lounging at Solid Frog}.

Words...

"Love doesn't make the world go round.
Love makes the ride worthwhile."

Franklin P. Jones

Rolls of pattern...

Another glimpse from the gorgeous portfolio of Line Klein, this heap of patterned paper with a dew of soft light is lovely.

Thoughts in chalk...

This confection of chalk perfectly describes my sentiments.  When spring comes fluttering around again, I will start a love affair with this skirt and these flowers.

{Photograph from the talented Shanna Murray, spotted on Cherry Blossom.}

Completely complementary...

Today I am craving the crisp and vivid taste of complementary colors.  Blue velvet tufts and camel leather should satiate my pining, especially after I soak in the allure of patent blue shoes and a gleaming gold coffee mug.

{On the left, Katie Ermilio for Rue.  On the right, the musings of Emily Henderson.}

Words...

"Imagination is more important than knowledge."

Albert Einstein

Succulent sentiments...

Pomegranates.  Succulent, sultry, and saturated bliss. Vivid globes bursting with an abundance of sweet seeds, this bulbous Himalayan fruit symbolizes prosperity and abundance {and pure beauty}.

{This gorgeous photograph was spotted at From Me To You.  Click over and devour Jaime's wildly talented lens.}

Merci beaucoup...

This is where I bow my head in shame.  I owe an immense amount of gracious gratitude to a handful of lovely souls, and it is {long} overdue.

These beloved blogs shared generous, generous {and gorgeous} giveaways with me – a confection of hydrangeas from Ann {PlumSiena}, a bound book of muses from Gaelle {Decoration 'Till The End}, and an adorable print from Karine {Bodie & Fou}.

And even more gratifying, these ravishing ladies bestowed flattery upon elle oh in the form of {undeserved} awards... 

Style Attic {One Lovely Blog}

Harmoni og Kontrast {Cherry on Top}

The Beautiful Life {Stylish Blogger}

a home in the making {Stylish Blogger}

el paraiso construido {Stylish Blogger}

Elements At Home {Stylish Blogger}

little bits of lovely {Stylish Blogger}

Thank you endlessly. I am blushing and completely humbled.

{Scrumptious and soggy image by December Sun. Spotted on Lovely Clusters.}

Feminine frills...

Soak in the feminine hues and soft details of this space.

{My endless gratitude to Cherry Blossom girl for introducing me to Anna Malmberg's inspiring interior photography.}

Geometry...

This workspace is calling my name. A rhythm of rectangular window panes, organic branches, industrial lights hanging and hinged, and a horizontal workspace resting on beautiful triangular spindles. This is delicious geometry.

{This image was lounging on Interiorguiden, originally from Convoy.}

Words...

"Out of clutter, find simplicity.

From discord, find harmony.

In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."

Albert Einstein

Fresh take...

Today I discovered a new photographer.  Line Klein, I adore your work.  Seriously.  The combination of soft lighting and crisp edges is refreshing and addicting.

{Thank you for the introduction, La maison d'Anna G.}

Bound beauty...

These images are from Nesting {the book of bound beauty}.  Glossy pages of twenty-six different Swedish interiors. Mmmm.

{Gorgeous photographs by Pia Ulin as spotted on Hviit.}

Monochromatic amusement...

A sprinkle of monochromatic tableware is just what my Tuesday desires.  

On the left, stacked ceramic charm from Tine K Home.  On the right, bone china spoons with capricious curves from Caroline Swift.  My table is begging to be amused with these lovelies.

A combination to covet...

This interior is an amalgamation of aesthetics. Raw iron for industrial character.  Wood grain for humility.  Upholstery tufts for supple elegance.  A hint of glamour dangling from lofty ceilings.  Sigh.

{Aesthetically enhanced image spotted at K.I.D. Collective.  Click over for a visual feast and tour the rest of this space.}

It's a tie...

I cannot decipher what's best about this image.  The flood of natural light?  The details reflected in vintage mirrors?  The historic porcelain angles of the unassuming sink?  The pristine little octagons nestled into the cabinet?  It's a tie.

{This image bursting with equally delicious details was spotted at Decor8, originally from Freunde von Freunden.}

Words...

"The details are not the details. They make the design."

Charles Eames