Just hanging around...

seriously cool.

*via anthropologie, of course

Hmm...

What should I do with my latest goodwill finds?

I think they used to be lampshades, but I'm not sure. All I know is that I love the pattern (I can never pass up circles) and for $2 I figured I could spray paint them and find an interesting use for them.

Even Cooper thinks they have potential, but I'm pretty sure he was just waiting for me to turn my head so he could lift his leg on them.

I'm thinking I want to use them outside somewhere, maybe as planters, or use them as candleholders on my patio table. Any ideas?

Houseboat Living

With the imminent 100 degree temps soon to hit Phoenix, I'm already dreaming of packing it up and heading to the water this summer. Perhaps a 1000 square foot prefab houseboat in California's Richardson Bay would do the trick...

Imagine waking up to the sound of waves every morning and checking outside the living room window for sharks and jelly fish. Falling asleep to the sound of seals and taking the ol' kayak out to run errands. I wonder if there's a Target nearby...not that the kayak could hold all of my loot.

Rooftop patio...very swanky & social.

Just think of the workout you'd get everyday just by leaving the house! I'm not sure I could live in a houseboat full time, but it would certainly be fun to rent one for a week or two. Could you do it?

*via sunset

Happy Monday

I hope you all had a lovely weekend and are getting back in the swing of things this Monday morning. I've been under the weather, so I didn't get nearly as much accomplished as I had hoped. Today I'll just leave you with a little something that is sure to put a smile on your face. Meet Ghengis Khan, Martha Stewart's newest puppy who is just the cutest thing. ever.

Black and White Friday

I saw this image over at Elements of Style the other day and haven't been able to get it off my mind. This room feels very fresh to me and I just love the black crown molding, the moroccan patterned carpet, and the pops of yellow. Maybe this is what my bedroom will look like someday when I'm all classy and grown up.

And I always love a touch of zebra print in a room, but I really hope that head on the wall isn't real because killing animals for decoration is definitely not cool in my book.

Have a great weekend!

Don't hate me because I live so close to old people & their cool stuff

I found this amazing mercury glass lamp for $7 the other day while doing my weekly goodwill rounds. Sure it needs a new shade, and I had promised myself that I was only going to buy lamps in pairs from now on, but I just couldn't help myself. Can you blame me?

I also scored a cool mirror for $5 but I need to paint the frame black before it goes up. I'm hoping to get to that project this weekend so I can share photos next week. I love goodwill!

paper ink & earth

I received the nicest package of stationery goodies the other day from one of my old high school friends, Katie, who just launched her etsy shop, paper ink & earth. I always knew that Katie was a talented artist and these sweet notecards are the perfect testament to that. I just love the quirkiness of her illustrated designs, the clever captions describing each series, and the superb quality and packaging of her products. Here are some of my favorite designs but be sure to check out her shop to view the whole collection. Congrats Katie!

love these, I wonder why...

{seats} because you can never have enough and your butt looks great in them.

{mentionables} now everyone can see your unmentionables. or at least wonder if you are wearing them.

{doors} the doors I grew up with. the last one goes WHAPP.

{four eyes} better to see you with my dear.

{owl lanterns} inspired by the owl lantern on grandma's back porch.

I love the seats but the doors are a close second...which is your favorite design?