Drifting...

I have officially floated back to reality and drifted back to elle oh with scientific details, gleaming natural light, and beautiful hints of botanicals.  This wonderland was photographed by {the talented} Petra Bindel.

{The life behind elle oh has been bursting with changes and chaos.  Not to worry, I'm back to my usual image lusting and wordsmithing.}

Glimpses...

Just a glimpse from the portfolio of Pia Jane Biijerk.  The potential of what lies beyond the borders of these images is inspiring.

{The gorgeous discovery of Biijerk's portfolio happened here.}

Unbearable lust...

This room is beyond delicious, nearly unbearable. The ceilings are so lofty, I could nestle all my dreams in this space, right between the intricate molding and vintage theatrical seats. Sigh.

{This piece of perfection was spotted at Anna Gillar.}

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.}

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}.

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.}

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.}

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.}

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.}

Silk & scales...

This week of frost and disorder has me dreaming of {alright, obsessing over} this bed. 

The texture of silken sunshine and the promise of warm slumber is simply alluring.  And glistening below, vibrant scales.  Silk strands and slick scales – an unlikely couple and beautiful combination.

{For more on the coveted bed, click here.  At the Market is a gorgeous glimpse of scales, slime, and color – spotted here.}

Gleaming possibility...

I am off to relish laughter and adventure for the next handful of days {or weeks?}.  When my feet land firmly in two thousand eleven, I'll be back.  

two thousand eleven!

 

One of my favorite images holds all the nuances of my wishes for your new year.  History for a strong and weathered foundation.  Sunlight and Gothic arches for hope filtered through nostalgia. A coat of plaster for a fresh canvas.  A sprinkle of mold for brushes with nature.  And room for huge, gaping potential and possibility.   

 

Wishing you a new year 
gleaming with laughter and
glistening with adventure.

{Get the details on this blissful image at the original post Mortar & mold....}

Breathe it in...

This is like a breath of fresh air all wrapped up in a flood of natural light and whimsical color.  Sigh.

{Invigorating image by Pia Ulin, as seen on Lotta Agaton.}

Quiet whispers...

elle oh has been a little bit quiet this week - mainly because life has been a little bit loud.  I blame the holidays {'tis the season}.  This delicate and feminine glimpse from Knack is seducing me with whispers of playful colors.

{Every single time I visit Decor8, I find something I love.  Today was no different.}

Tree...

This brings a whole new meaning {sculptural & dimensional} to the traditional triangular tree full of prickly pine needles.  Something to contemplate...

{Eldrid has explored her imagination and found this wildly creative use for bringing nature inside - her intention was to create the ambiance of sitting magically under a tree.  It is magical.}

If only...

If I had an industrial vintage metal locker, a camel colored cruiser, and this plate collection - I wouldn't need a wish list.

 

{This perfect vignette was resting here, at one of my favorite places of online real estate.}

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.}