bring some nature up in here

have a great weekend

it's supposed to be 70 degrees today here

and I am optimistic 

for the first time in awhile

waking up to this helps

peace out

tardy to the party

for David Netto

he's been blogged about for years

but I wasn't paying attention I guess

but then I caught a glimpse of the man himself 

and my attention focused quickly

his rooms are gorgeous too

red desk + sweet photo + funky lamp =  I want it now

layered well

neutral palette

 lots of textures

very dangerous fireplace for children

sexy

just sayin'

wicked smart: update

I love people who are funny in a wicked smart kind of way
I think you have to be wicked smart to be truly funny

this mother's day gift guide is what I'm talking about

genius smart

funny as hell

this kind of talent can make someone who
is not otherwise super duper attractive and make him sexy

like his character from the West Wing

so he was actually speaking the words of Aaron Sorkin

but he's not as fun to look at

other blogs that are wicked smart
and often funny:

classy funny

snarky funny

rapier wit

swearing is funny: here and here

clever


Update:  I inadvertantly linked Amanda's gift guide under the title
"classy funny"
I meant that for Mrs. B
Amanda is more wicked than classy
which is why I like her so much

Tuesday

 "I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

Calypso-so

beach wear and beachy home goods fave 

of celebrities and people with more money than me

Calypso St. Barth hit Target today

the kids' stuff was adorable of course

the women's...not so much

cheapy and kind of gaudy

not the sexy beachy feel of the real stuff

div>

calypso st barth by kmcreaj featuring a tulip dress

Tulip dress
$225 - calypsostbarth.com

Blouse
$225 - calypsostbarth.com

Mesh Handknit Crew
$275 - calypsostbarth.com

Calypso vintage caftan
$225 - calypsostbarth.com

Chan Luu gold jewelry
$225 - calypsostbarth.com

Motif 56 snap bracelet
$50 - calypsostbarth.com

that was the real stuff
now if only I had an occasion for a caftan
and could pull one off without looking like Mrs. Roper

but  back to Target...
I forgot to look for the jewelry and online

it looks pretty good

the home goods were virtually nonexistant in my store

and online

no pillows

lots of plastic plates

elephant tea pot was cute

meh.

it's that good

I just finished this book

it made me want to go 

to Africa

and India

and med school

It's so dark

it's so dark and rainy here again

I needed to see some

beautiful light

these are more images from Amy Butler's house

of course we could be

creative and successful in a space like this

but with all the fabrics and seamstresses at her disposal

I think we could have done better for these pieces

I could use some sunlight