Glamorous greys and other gorgeous decorating ideas...

...all from Atelier Abigail Ahern. I am very, very excited about her new book, "A Girl's Guide to Decorating." You can read more about it on her site.
I would definitely like to incorporate more of the confidence and daring she illustrates in my own digs. I've only received a peek of the book but I will definitely be trying to check it out more thoroughly. What do you think of her style?







Love the hot pink accents!

This is a sketch of the living room above from the book which is accompanied with tips for furniture, texture, etc.

I just got a suede handbag very close to the color of those cabinets - so pretty!

I adore this home office! So bright, and alive but still serene.

A winter wonderland at my parent's farm

I wanted to share with you some beautiful photos my dad took of their farm, Chestnut Creek Farm, in Maryland this weekend. We got several inches of snow on Saturday - and the result was quite pretty!

In the woods beside the back fields.

This is to the side/front of the house

A tree my dad keeps asking me to do a drawing of for him - a shag bark hickory

Remember when Remi was just a little puppy? - now he's a big puppy!

Another view out the front

some little deer, wondering why my parents are up so early

Another view out the back

Pretty no?
If you want to see larger versions just click on the photo

The coziest, prettiest sweaters

How is it I've never heard of Spool No.72 until today?! Their clothing and accessories are righth up my alley! I definitely will be adding some of these feminine beauties to my Christmas list - how will I ever choose though. What would you put on your Christmas list?
See everything at Spool No. 72

I think I'd have to add this sweater..
...but I also need this gorgeous blouse...



oohhh..




I need this one too I think


So - what would you put on your Christmas list?

!!! Amazing modern kitchen appliance sale at Ideeli!

I'm really excited about this one - the deals are awesome. Kalorik's stuff is super well designed and functional. These would be great in a kitchen where you're trying to cut down on clutter, or are going for the modern, clean look. If you aren't already an ideeli member (ideeli is an invite-only designer dicount site), click on this link for a free membership!

Here are just a few of the awesome things for sale:

Love the look of this tea maker - they also have espresso and coffee makers at the sale.

this steamer's $33!

Oh so clever, modern, and elegant

I was really impressed when I discovered this furniture from Vincent Reardon. I was just filled with so many "why didn't I think of that?!" moments.

This teapot is chic and adorable. The ability to keep warm with a tea light is great too!

Here's another one - this sofa seems so intuitive, yet I've yet to see this before. My only qualm is it's a little too modern for my tastes. Or I'd atleast like the option for the couch to be the same dark color as the table/ottoman slideout so it blends in when the whole thing is compacted.


It's hard to know how sturdy this is - but it's a great idea!