Friday - Finds of the week...

Boris Decanter - fill three, and add some instant glamour to your space

www.lekkerhome.com

A Boston based store, the owner is a doll.

Classic + Edgy, I like - One of Tory Burch's looks for Fall 2008.

Elegant Lighting by New Orlean's designer: Julie Neill

I know poofs have been seen everywhere, but I do like this one from Le Souk.

It's also available in silver

www.soukshop.com

OF NOTE....

SEPTEMBER: BOOK OF THE MONTH

I'm looking forward to Celerie Kemble's book release on Nov 4, 2008.

Let's hope it's packed with lots of yummy photos + bright ideas

Check back for additional posts after I purchase the book!

NOT THE BRADY'S BUNKS

Bed: Nursery Works

Custom Built Bunk

Image: Met Home

A pair of clean lined, nautical bunks

Designer: Steven Gambrel

With a privacy divider/cubbies

Image: Not positive, but I believe Architectural Digest

FOR THE GRAPE LOVER

Clay wine holders as seen in Cottage Living

www.superiorclay.com

I love this idea!! It's a wine storage room built under a stair way, look closely, they even enclosed this 6' x 9' space behind a glass panel. Brilliant!

Image: MetHome, Sept. 2008.

A handy wine cheat sheet, posted in this September's issue of Domino.

French Riddling Rack - Sold through antique dealers

Ingenious peg storage system

Image: Ernestomeda kitchens

France on my mind

The mountains of Courchevel, France.

Le Saint Roch, Courchevel
www.lessaintroch.com

St. Tropez, France.

The luxurious La Tartane Saint Amour Hotel , St. Tropez.

www.latartane.fr

I thought I'd give you a peek at two of the chicest vacation
spots and boutique hotels in France.
Yet again, something to save my pennies for;
the ski + beach vacation abroad!

For now, I'll draw inspiration from their designs!

FARM HOUSE REVISITED

THE MODERN INTERPRETATION OF THE QUINTESSENTIAL FARMHOUSE IS THE PERFECT BLEND OF NEW + OLD! THIS HOUSE WAS IN AN ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN DESIGN NEW ENGLAND, NOV/DEC. 2007

Architect: D. Michael Collins.

INTERIORS

Designer: Chistine Lane