Hair Style!

I have no idea who this is.

And I should!  But I love her hairstyle.  It's so casual yet appears to pulled together.  The color is very complimentary to her skin and really makes you focus on those magnificent blue eyes.

The length is really nice and she could be in the windy city and you'd never know it!!

Anyway love it, love it, love it!!!  And the earrings are very nice indeed.  :)

Southern Accents

From Urban Grace

Such a pretty light white kitchen.  Enjoying the cabinets high with doors to store what I would envision to be Christmas dishes or special occasion dishes.

Also enjoying the open cabinets with the white decorative pieces against the white subway tile.  Such a clean look but not minimalist or cold.

Also notice the hardware, an antique brass that is complimented with the wicker chairs around the farm style table.  I was never one to like or want a kitchen table in the kitchen area.  What I typically like is an island with bar stools for seating, more casual.  However, more and more I've noticed larger kitchens that not only have an island (whether it be large or small) but also a table and chairs.

Seems to mimic the good old farm house style.

Love this Image!

Tea Leoni!

Isn't she just beautiful?  I have always admired her as an actress.  In this photo she has the perfect amount of make-up on.  Simple but nicely defined eyes and eyebrows, smooth skin (which I believe comes naturally to her and I am so jealous of).  Her lipstick is this gorgeous light shade of plumish/pink and works so well with her blonde hair.

Ok, time to completely confess as to why I really love this particular image of Tea.  I want her hair.  I know it appears to be a bit messy but I just love the casualness of it.  I want that look.  The casual (hair) yet completely pulled together (make-up) look for myself.  I see my fabulous hairstylist this Thursday.  I'm going blonde!!  Naturally I'm an awful mousey brown.  A cold brown, so just not flattering at all.  About 10 years ago (or so) I started going blonde and haven't wanted to back since.  I've been one who has multiple perms (back in the 70s and 80s) and have had my hair colored so often in many different ways (no purple / blue / or pink mind you) but I'm sure you get the drift.  

So wish me luck for Thursday!!  And?  I also love Tea Leoni's rings.  Double them up and get such a great impact.  :)

Veranda!

Notice the fireplace!

Then notice the fireplace again!!

Love the feature wall that is created with the soft yet dramatic wallpaper.  It doesn't distract you.  It just enhances the room in keeping with the subtle soft theme that has been chosen.

What I do miss however, are drapes on the beautiful windows.  A missed opportunity for coziness to add either a soft texture or soft color.

Harbinger Stool - Another One!

Rustic Stool

What I love about this stool is the plain rustic look.  It is so basic.  And there are many times in decorating or accessorizing where basic is much more appealing than poofed and frilly.

With the simple almost Amish stile weaved top this stool appears worn and livable.  One is not afraid of it.  Children will be allowed to play and sit on it without worries.  Or should I say worried by worried parents!

View from the top.  Just perfect.  

I guess that I am just drawn to these rustic stools because they have a nice utilitarian look to them.  Having something in your home that looks friendly is really necessary and puts guests of all ages at ease.

Harbinger Stools

Harbinger stools

Don't you just love these?  They have that wonderful rustic quality that makes them look as hand-me-downs.  And we all love hand-me-downs, you know those well worn, well loved pieces that show their age and how much they are loved by family.

Close up of the top of the stool with the nifty number 3 stenciled.  Also love the 4 bolts  that are smooth on top.  Gives it an industrial feel.

Suzanne Kasler

Foyer by Suzanne Kasler!

More aged gold with white and in this case a soft blue that is used sparingly.

You definitely do not want our Frank living in this home.  You see Frank is a hound/lab/mutt from our local Humane Society.  He is black.  Need I say more?

Love the door way with the pretty side lights.  They are wider than most and the low sloping arch above is very nice.  The light fixture has a lantern style and is so pretty.  And I recently noticed that the console table in the entry way is a half-sy!  

Pretty details in the aged gold almost aged brass really take this foyer from stark to soft and inviting!