by Kate on September 17, 2009
in Home.
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 invited other bloggers to do the same. I’m up for the challenge, so here we go!
Q: What is the first color you see in the morning?
A: Hopefully beautiful brown eyes…
Q:What color are your eyes?
A: Green
Q: What color do you wear the most?
A: Green, again? Not sure.
Q: What color do you never wear?
A: Red, except for lipstick maybe…sometimes.
Q: What do you color do you wear when you want to feel confident?
A: Black, it’s a power color. and totally flattering.
Keep reading for more images, links, insight into my soul… [click to continue…]
by Kate on September 15, 2009
in Home.
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 of life.
Living in Argentina epitomizes what I am kind of craving right now, real down-to-earth interiors. I loved how relaxed and effortless these interiors are…making me feel that my life could be that way, too. smile.
Get a sample of the flavor and images in this book at the Taschen website.
The interior images shown here are not from Living in Argentina, but are from the January 2005 issue of World of Interiors. Images courtesy of the ever-gorgeous Habitually Chic.
by Kate on September 8, 2009
in Home.
by Kate on September 3, 2009
in Home.
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 back from a trip home, I am stunned by the gorgeous architecture {and the prices} in the historic district that my parents still live in. Right in between old fig garden and the tower district, this area offers everything from Victorians to Spanish to Craftsmen homes. A few samples, for your enjoyment.
Sig Levy Home, 1934, Spanish Revival with Monterey influence
Ackerman Home, 1915, Craftsman Bungalow {my favorite!}
Cearley Home, 1919, Picturesque Cottage, English influence
Jones Home, Colonial Revival
I want one!
