there's something charming and sweet about clusters of a small repeated pattern found anywhere and everywhere. it's irresistible and mesmerizing. you feel drawn in towards it, there's a certain pull. have an irresistibly charming week.

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muscari photo by graham rice via mygardenrhs; man's ink on paper drawing via manbartlett; gustav klimt, the park, oil on canvas via artpedia; emily barletta's crochet artwork via apeonthemoon; sam jaffe artwork via samjaffe; 1890's turquoise earrings via eriebasin

a little diy kitchen remodel has me focused on details to consider such as the artful transition from one material to another as displayed by these lovely examples.

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clockwise from top left: 1/ via  Dwell 2/ via Lonny 3/ via Archello 4/ via Wooninspiratie

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valentino via stylebistro; metropol parasol by j. mayer h and arup via ozartsetc; marit ilison blanket coat photo by maiken staak via stylehurricane; palace of versailles orangerie via wikipedia; alexander mcqueen ensemble via vogueuk; heydar aliyev center by zaha hadid architects via ozartsetc

looking for strength and stumbled on this assortment of goodies which helps me sit up straighter and feel healthier just admiring the general splendor of it all. have a strong and healthy week.

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incredible photo by tuukka koski via tuukkakoski; naturalistic garden design via landscapefocused; tree trunk photo by tim johnson via timjohnsonartist; 19th century tortoiseshell earrings via eriebasin; por la ventana, antoni clave via alongtimealone; copper agate via sukowssuperiorminerals

i love how shadows add a layer of warmth and texture to spaces as they move and change shape through out the day and how their ephemeral nature allows us an opportunity to slow down, observe and celebrate a single, fleeting moment. 

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top left via Ozarts Etc; top right via Wolveridge Architects

bottom left via Glamour; bottom right via Elle Decor Italia

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marios schwab gown via vogue; hotel palazzo giovanelli via sarahklassen; valentino loveliness via vogue; architect michele bonon and florentine landscape designer nicolo grassi the friuli house via landscapefocused; marios schwab ensemble via vogue; adriaan louw photo of san francisco via adriaanlouw

part childhood memories, part simply about beauty in natural settings...hope the cheeriness from these bits of warmth, charm and cleverness fill you with sunshine. have a cheery week.

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photo by karel balas via lapetitefabriquedereves; 5th grade chalkboard drawing via chalkboard drawing; schonnemann photo of lemons vis wholesomescraps2; rock chair by scott burton via design squish; erigeron growing up sizergh castle staircase via rockrose;  morrisonite as seen on chloe louise tumbler via worldofjaspers

star burst, sunburst, or compass rose, the new year has me thinking about new direction and imagining rem's 'stand' as the soundtrack for this post. happy weekend.

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clockwise from top left: 1/ via Magnus Reed - Freunde von Freunden 2/ via Abbeville Press

3/ via French Moments 4/ via This Old House 5/ via Remodelista article onThe Hudson Milliner

6/ via Chapel Hill Magazine