Yellow Door

Since I don't have the financial resources (yet) to buy the front door I want, I'm thinking of giving my existing door a yellow facelift. We recently replaced the handle on our front door and re-planed the bottom. The paint job got really chipped up in the process. So I need to do something. Remember THIS wonderful can of Farrow & Ball paint I received from my neighbor? I think my front door is calling out for yellow! Here are some inspiration photos while we wait and see.

That Certain Yellow

My garden is filled with yellow this time of year. I have squash blossoms, little melons, lemon cucumbers, marigolds, dill blossoms and sunflowers ready to explode at any moment. These cheery fruits and flowers all possess that certain exalted shade of yellow that shouts, "I'm alive and you must notice me!" We all have that golden kernel inside of us - that certain sun-drenched essence that exudes vitality, faith and desire all at the same time. Sometimes I wish we humans were as obvious with our inner light as these fruits and flowers.

This lively and robust yellow has been speaking to me. It's all over my garden and I want to get it into my house. Perhaps it would be best on a piece of furniture, or a painting, or even a wall.

Then, a few weeks ago, I covered Howard Jackson's home for Houzz.com. As soon as I saw the front door, I knew I had found it: that certain yellow. After telling him how much I loved the color, Howard was so kind to give me the left over paint from his front door.

It's Babouche from Farrow & Ball and it is the dreamiest yellow I have ever laid eyes on. I'll let you know what I do with it!

Mustard Midcentury Love Seat Part II

A few months ago I picked up a midcentury love seat from a neighbor on impulse. It used to be a part of a set and its original yellow upholstery is still very much in tact. It's really comfortable as well. For a few months I had it tucked away in my bedroom, not quite knowing what to do with it. But this month I moved it out into our living room. Does it match my brown Craig's List sofa? No. But that's alright. My goal is never that things match, but rather that they play nicely together.

Blue Hues with a Dash of Brass

Blue and Gold

Indigo and Brass

Peacock and Camel

Ink and Copper

Navy and Mustard

Lapis and Tawny

Royal and Wheat

Whatever you call it, its a glorious combination.
And I especially love it during the winter holidays.

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Painting the Ikea Edland Bed

So, this is my bed.  

I like the yellow.  

Really, I do. 

And here it is again in someone else's home. 

The yellow is pretty, right?

But I'm kind of bored of the yellow now.
I love the idea of painting it!

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That first photo of the blue Edland bed is so dreamy.

Wouldn't something like that look great in my moody gray bedroom?

Mustard

Just about one of the best colors ever.

Mustard.

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Simple Quiet Pleasures

Details matter.  

Time alone matters.

Creating a small space for beauty...

Recognizing when you need a moment of silence...

It all matters so very much.

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Browsing Cost Plus World Market

I had a few free moments yesterday, so I popped in to my local Cost Plus World Market for a look-see.  I love this place.  I always find something fun and interesting for my home or my kitchen cabinets.  I can pick up a great bottle of wine, a set of fresh towels, some ethnic jewelry and a little goodie for my three year old.  I haven't been in to the store in a while and I was so happy to see their most recent collections.  These are some of the items I might come home with if I were on a little spree.

1. Jackson Metal Tub Chair

2. Aiden 3-Shelf Console

3. Jackson Rectangular Table w/ Metal Base

4. Concrete Hayden Dining Bench

1. Ivory Ceramic Knobs (Set of 4)
2. Arabesque Indoor-Outdoor Rug
3. Veda Wall Rack
4. Campaign Chair 

Do you shop at Cost Plus?
What do you think of their new stuff?

Emerald and Blue

I think the most serene and oceanic color pairing I see these days is emerald green and blue - any shade of blue seems to work.  Sometimes the colors are really obvious and provide the base for a room, but other times, its merely a whisper of green and blue.  These colors look good on everyone and therefore, around everyone.  I would love to find a green velvet sofa like the one pictured last.  Has anyone seen something like this around?

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P.S. The new Lonny Magazine comes out today! 

Bohemian Headwear

All bohemians wear hats, especially during the winter months.  In her book The Bohemian Manifesto, Laren Stover even includes a chapter on Bohemian Headgear in which she writes specifically about knit caps.  Looking for your own winter cap?  Check out these lovely knit tams from mojospastyle.

After you find the perfect knit cap, why not sit down and have a little cup of Christmas coco.  Or you could get really fancy and stick a gingerbread house on the side of your mug:

Find out how to make this HERE.