Desk Detail

I'm a big fan of the "messy desk". I think it inspires creative thought and site-specific recklessness. This is my cluttered desk. I do lots of lovely work here. My favorite desk "friends" are my golden luck pig and a jar of army guys. Although I appreciate its cluttered quality, I'm on the lookout for better ways of organizing my stuff. The crafty bits and the writing bits are always hopelessly jumbled together. Let's see what I can come up with.

Add Some Plaid

Plaids are usually an autumn indulgence, but these plaids are perfect for primavera!

Top three photos found on Etsy.

Beauty Sleep

The most important place in the house:

Roseville Pottery

My great-grandfather once worked at the Roseville Pottery Plant in Zanesville, Ohio. Because of this, our family has an extensive collection of Roseville pieces. There is something graceful about this pottery. The shapes are organic and the floral patterns are impressionistic. This pottery is certainly "of an era" and reminds me of my grandmother, who was responsible for keeping the collection together. The pieces below were found on auction sites. Aren't they lovely?

Adornment

There is something nostalgic and graceful about embroidery on linen. These images make me want to pull out my needle and thread and learn a chain stitch or master the French knot.

Beat the Heat

It was a warm night last night here in Dallas. I can feel the warm air of summer moving in, replacing spring's lovely breeze. I don't know about you, but I despise the look of ceiling fans. They are all over my apartment. Unfortunately, I can't sleep without one. I think an vintage electrical fan is a much more appealing option!

I will clean my closet this week

I have to clean my closet this week - always a dreaded task, after which I feel totally renewed. So before I start, here is some inspiration (not that I have nearly this much space to work with or as many fabulous clothes).

Or I could just make it into an office space... hmmmm.