So some of you probably already know that I am a fabric school dropout…it just wasn’t the program for me. Very disappointing, but I kind of like the idea of being more self-taught anyway.
And yes, I’m still dreaming of having my very own “craft” room.

sabrina ward harrison via a beautiful mess
 Things have been hectic this […]

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Gearing up for a stressful work week with some pretty long hours. To cheer myself up I bought some yummy cheese, a bottle of wine, and some gorgeous flowers. Random goodness to follow.

Beautiful handmade quilt from Abby and Monica

My reading and writing “corner” with some newly framed photos
 
ohsopretty fall flowers

one more time…

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It’s a good thing I like to write…I woke up this morning and my tongue is…swollen for lack of a better word. Hard to eat, talk, etc. Good times. Anyhow, loads of inspiration this morning, starting via email from my mom, who recommended I immediately check out this general contracting firm. So I did, and […]

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 1. innovative and sustainable materials like: melamine or cement table tops.

2. mixed media pieces. wood paired with metal paired with glass, etc.
3. mid-century modern. so very madmen.

 Images via here, here, and here.

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The highlight of my recent dentist appt. was perusing the September 2009 issue of House Beautiful. I hate to admit that I haven’t ever paid much attention to this magazine…but this issue was gorgeous, and all about COLOR.
Things That Inspire recently completed the quiz in Last Words section of the magazine, posted her results, and […]

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I was at the SF MOMA today with my lovely friend Abby who was in town. We went to go see the Richard Avedon exhibit {which was kind of small, but fabulous} and ended up spending just about as much time in the museum store, where I fell in love. With a book…and a way […]

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Amazing news! I was catching up on my Loving. Living. Small. reading {perfect source of information for me and my tiny little studio} and discovered that there is now a flickr group dedicated to Domino Magazine. The inspiration lives on, friends.

 Can you tell I am really feeling the yellow and deep blues? mmmm.

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No Ifs, Ands, or Buts. k, thanks.

Heather Bailey Craft Studio.

Rich Pageant Craft Studio.

Pottery Barn Goodness.
Craft room, design studio, whatever you want to call it….a girl can dream!

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 I’ve been daydreaming {a lot} about buying a house. This is my Spanish Villa.
In high school I was a pretty angsty teenager {hard to imagine…I know}. I was a good kid, but a total brat sometimes…and I was convinced that we lived in the “ghetto” because we didn’t live in the picturesque Northwest Fresno.
Now, fresh […]

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This is the 2nd post in a row about glam furniture, so I must really be craving it.

Check out Aerin Lauder’s glamorous dressing room/office. Recently featured in Elle Decor. Bet if this was my thinking space, the creative juices would have no problems flowing…

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