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

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.}

A beautiful mess...

These crumbs sprinkled with wild abandon are an absolutely beautiful mess.  This photographic peak {spotted at Convoy} glimmers with the notion of engaging conversation perched on a lovely wire baking rack.  Don't you feel satisfied just by devouring the details of this image?

Oblong hope...

Here's a delicious little morsel for two thousand eleven; a sphere of potential in a simple shell, incubated in creativity and ready to hatch.  This photograph of oblong hope {by Sharon Montrose} is a lovely way to delve into the new year.

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....}

Hooves and horns...

Up on the roof there arose such a clatter...

This handsome fellow {and he is handsome} is from the lens of Sharon Montrose.

Shiny bits...

Jingle bells, sugar cookies, peppermint infused vodka, pine needles, sugar plums, & mistletoe...

 

{This glimpse of shiny vintage spheres is from Cafe Cartolina.}

Snow flakes and pine needles....

No words are needed to describe this crisp glimpse of pine needles and snowflakes.

{The winter wonderland on the left was found here.  The winter wonderland on the right was found here.}

Magical...

May your weekend be likened to this gorgeous garland {don't you just love metaphors?!?}. I hope your days are filled with small moments of vivid color and sparkles all strung together for an amalgamation of wonderment. 

{Lovely garland from Confetti System. Spotted on Knack.}

Words...

"One kind word can warm three winter months."

Japanese Proverb

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.}

Infuse, then imbibe...

Infuse, then imbibe.  This is my {brand new shiny} mantra.  My dabble in infused vodka seems to have peaked a few curious imbibers, so I thought I would share a recipe or two {or three}.

First, from Sweet Paul {I lovingly refer to him as Mr.Martha}:

Fig & Vanilla Infused Vodka
1 liter bottle
1 liter vodka
1/2 pound dried figs
1/2 vanilla bean {cut in half lengthwise}

Combine all ingredients in the bottle {I use this beautiful little bottle available here}.  Let stand one week.  Discard figs and vanilla beans.  Serve on the rocks in a tumbler with 1/2 fresh fig as a garnish.  I also did a modified version with pomegranates and cranberries {instead of figs}.

I spotted my second vodka adventure here, Coffee Vanilla Bean Liqueur {from Molly Watson at The Dinner Files}. Time will tell if I have the patience to wait four to six weeks for this delicious and dark liqueur to brew.

The third vodka adventure was truly an adventure.  I threw six candy canes into a pint of vodka {the plan is to serve it with homemade hot chocolate}.  It's still brewing...but it's already delicious.

Merry infusing.  Merry imbibing.