we've been experiencing spring for most of this year, and wishing for more rain. right now i'm focused on dirt. dirt is the foundation to planting. we've been anxiously anticipating what grows out of it, preoccupied with the idea of spring planting outside and spring-cleaning inside the home. i am always dreaming of and searching for that certain mix inside and outside the home. below right is a loosely composed arrangement of miscellaneous handmade bits that will become part of a necklace, wreath, cardholder or other accessory.

sources:

1. alexander mcqueen's metropolitan museum's exhibit via vogueuk spotted on pin by heather james 2. garden created by john wheatley and mary payne via gardenista spotted on pin by samira shram 3. antonio bolza angelika home via frenchyfancy spotted on pin by katz mayhem 4. george nakashima studio via kitka spotted on pin by myf 5. incredible asia connect illlustration via joannaconcejo 6. composition of some handmade bits to become necklaces, tiaras, wreaths and other accessories via kuwatani

been trying to figure out just what it is that draws me to chairs.  i believe it is the very same area of the brain that fires when i see a fabulous pair of shoes.  how is it that i can never tire of looking at chairs - a home simply could never be large enough to house all the beautiful examples. please indulge me as i explore this love over the next few weeks. wishing you a fabulous weekend.

images, clockwise from top left:

1/ via Residence Magazine 2/ via Home Adore 3/ via House Beautiful

4/ via Home Bunch 5/ via Remodelista 6/ via The Style Files

sources:

1. giambattista valli fall 2013 via style 2. virginia melnyk project via google spotted on pin by sweetlychee 3. tata-naka spring 2014 via nymag pin by katherine bowman 4. photo by oliver maugis via afar spotted on pin by june 5. vionnet resort 2015 via style spotted on pin by erin mulcahy 6. upper gallery of thorvaldsen's museum via traveljournals spotted on pin by hableconst

wishing you a happy weekend.

images, clockwise from top left:

1/ via Design Sponge 2/ via Home Adore 3/ via Casa Vogue

4/ via Skona hem 5/ via Apartment Therapy 6/ via Scandinavian Deko

the artwork and the spaces seem rustic, yet inviting, intriguing and refreshing which inspires me to keep sprucing up our home and garden with details that intrigue and refresh making the spaces more inviting. more wreaths and necklaces in the works - see image below. sometimes i get stuck on one piece for too long, then move to a different object to work on and then another...

have a refreshing week.

sources:

1. farmhouse via remodelista 2. david hicks sculpture via mindysolomon 3. photo by mimi giboin of garden by michelle slatalla via gardenista 4. wood block print by hiroshi yoshida via slodive 5. my works in progress for my little handmade accessories shop kuwatani 6. beth ganz ink artwork via 1stdibs 

a calm and soft palette to ease you into the weekend - enjoy

images clockwise from top left:

1/ via The Style Files 2/ via homelife 3/ via lolalina

4/ via Chic & Deco 5/ via By Fryd 6/ via The Apartment

sources:

1. suno ensemble via style spotted on pin by stine linnemann 2. photo by, i believe, kiana - peek of antoni gaudi work via finchandfawn 3. donna karan dress via style spotted on pin by shelly goldsmith 4. mamilla hotel, israel via elledecor spotted on pin by victor-raul garcia 5. chloe outfit via fashionising spotted on pin by geography 541 6. arend groenewegen architect designed flemish barn via detailonline

this weekend we are off to enjoy time with friends in beautiful tahoe - snow or no snow we are sure to have a great time as the saying goes, the best memories are made while gathered around the table. happy weekend to you and yours.

images clockwise from top left:

1/ via House Beautiful  2/ via At Home Arkansas 3/ via Daily Fresher

4/ via Garden Design 5/ via Welke.nl 6/ via Home Goods