the return to standard time (or the 'plunge into darkness' as my husband humorously describes autumn and the end of daylight saving time) has me thinking about lighting around the house and yard and ways to create more functional as well as cozy spaces. wishing you a cozy weekend.

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1/ via Twig 2/ via 40 Forever 3/ via apartment therapy

4/ via  design milk  5/ via Courtney Lane  6/ via Design Sponge

many reasons to celebrate the combination of black and orange  - all hallows' eve, that mighty fun san francisco giants world series win, or simply because it is stunning everyday. wishing you a happy halloween and a happy weekend.

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1/ via  desire to inspire  2/ via My Little House Blog 3/ via Remodelista

4/ via  55 Downing Street 5/ via lonny 6/ via desire to inspire

i have been thinking about gothic details this week after a visit to friend's lovely apartment which overlooks the beautiful, gothic revival style grace cathedral. wishing you a lovely weekend.

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1/ via  Cote de Texas  2/ via  Veranda 3/ via Moonlight and Hares

4/ via Redwood Stone  5/ via Apartment Therapy 6/ via  Wall Street Journal

it has been years (okay decades) since i have played chess, so i have been focused on the checkerboard while brushing up on the game with a great online tutorial in an effort to refresh my memory enough to enjoy some game time with my son and hubby. happy weekend.

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1/ via Habitually Chic 2/ via Habitually Chic 3/ via Wave Avenue

4/ via jacquelyn clark/lark&linen 5/ via Sketch 42 6/ via House of Turquoise

october is such a lovely time of year with the foliage colors changing, the light angle and the sky. this week, we have been treated to spectacular sunsets in beautiful shades of pink and orange and a gorgeous full moon. wishing you a lovely weekend.

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1/ via South Shore Decorating Blog 2/ via Better Homes & Gardens 3/ via Zuniga Interiors

4/ via Real Simple 5/ via  Finishing Touch Interiors 6/ via Brides

tagging onto last week's post, i still have trees on the brain and have been thinking about how they inspire designers to create alles, arbors, and other structures. wishing you an inspiring weekend.

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1/ via KNSTRCT 2/ via dwell 3/ via Traditional Home

4/ via CountryLiving 5/ via Curbed 6/ via ArchDaily

last weekend we happened upon an open house in our neighborhood, the home had a  gorgeous deck with a clear and spectacular view to the mountain and the city. the massive deck had been built around and amongst gorgeous, mature oak trees.  incorporating the sculptural oaks into the design of the deck made for a truly stunning and magical space which has me day dreaming about a move! wishing you a happy weekend.

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1/ via archilovers  2/ via Mother Earth Living  3/ via Contemporist

4/ via gardinista 5/ via / Contemporist 6/ via Travis Price Architects

whenever my son asks about my friday post, he always suggests dogs should be the focus. it makes perfect sense since our pup just happens to be my son's most favorite thing.  so here it goes... wishing you a weekend filled with favorites.

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1/ via Cote de Texas 2/via A Bright Space 3/ via Destination Living

4/ via Better Homes and Gardens 5/ via Architectural Digest Spain 6/ via Architectural Digest