flash back...

 

I spent the better part of the day on Tuesday looking for inspiration to get my point across.   Often times it is the picture that inspires me when I design but sometimes I search for the perfect photo to convey what I am trying to do.  This week it was difficult!!  I did however find A LOT of inspiration in an archived issue of Lonny Magazine from a while back.. These are just a few of my favorites- there  are definitely more in this issue.  I wish each and every magazine came with so much wonderful inspiration to it!

 

all images via Lonny

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inspired {tuesday}

 

I have been wandering around the internet for while and was feeling quite inspired.  I dream of doing this with my hair at least one day over the coming holiday weekend.  We shall see how far I get... but I absolutely love it.

Directions here

 

I wish I could be this romantic for Valentine's day this year...absolutely gorgeous...

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I am currently obssessed with arrows right now- I am pretty sure that they belong on everything..so so cool.

necklace from white truffle studio

 

I am planning our next trip and have been reading Janelle's latest book to get ready.  I cannot wait to share it all with you!

via Janelle McCulloch

 


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Finding inspiration at the LA mart... January

I truly enjoy going to market, no matter where you go it is very inspirational.  There are so many talented creative minds that work on the showrooms it is really a treat to see most of the time.  This past weekend we visited the LA Mart for the show and found some great new pieces and some really great displays.  

Two's and Tozai never disappoint!  This book display was amazing!

 

The Walls in this room were painted gold and were super cool.

 

Love the paper runner- great idea!

 

I think I need this even if I have no place for it, so sculptural and cool!

 

Our best seller the star pendant with mirror.. love!

 

This is my favorite chandelier and I have been desperately trying to find a special place for something like this.. I know that one day it will happen.

I am off to Las Vegas for the furniture show there today, wish me luck!

images by christina fluegge for greige

 

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always inspired...

 

It seems an odd thing to be inspired by just interior design photos.  I love so many things and there are so many things that inspire.  Don't you agree?  I love the texture and the color combos in these pictures, those types of ideas carry through into design ideas and take shape in interiors.  Just some food for thought.  What inspires you?

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Words of wisdom

From a Readers Digest Children's annual published in 1962

How amazing is that font?  And that pastel blue?

Masai influence

I sit at my dining room table everyday and stare at my wall where I have 2 beautiful Masai jewellery items hanging on the wall.  The bold triangular and circular patterns as well as the (supposedly) clashing colours never cease to inspire me.  I also have a wonderful bright red shuka over my bed - a traditional masai blanket. And a massive collection of the soft multi-coloured and patterns Kangas.  I'm not quite brave enough to use these bold primary colours but the designs continue to make my mind tick.

I bought my Masai jewellery just outside Amboseli National Park when I was still travelling a lot in Africa for work.   We stayed at a tented camp called 'Amboseli Porini' which is part of the Porini Camps Group - a firm favourite of mine if you are going on safari in Kenya.

Quick peek at Atlanta loves..

 

Just a quick peek at my weekend in review from my instagram pics of Atlanta.

I had a really great time and was very happy with my first trip to the show.  There were so many fun new vendors to discover and meet.  As I sift through my pile of emails and catch up on everything here at the office I promise to post more on the great displays and lines that were there.

 

MY DAILY MANTRA

Photo courtesy of Best Made

In order to start the day off right, I drink my coffee, fall down the rabbit hole of my daily web reads, create my daily list, and start charging though as much of it as I can. Some days I need a little extra inspiration, a mantra if you will. So here's the perfect way to start every day, asking, "What good shall I do this day?' Benjamin Franklin's wise words ring true all these years later, as they call out from this simply adorned enamel sign from Best Made. It gets me thinking I need to do more to help charities I really believe in, do things like respond to my inbox with velocity, and reach out to connect with those that seek advice.

How does this simply phrase inspire you?

there has been talk...

Over the past few weeks there has been talk of one of my favorite places in the world..  there has been talk of France and Paris around here.  We have been talking about taking sometime and visiting and shopping to bring things back from this place that I love.  My heart beats a little faster each time it comes up.  Yes there are projects here and there are many many things going on but when talk like this starts a girl cannot help but to get excited and her brain starts to really turn and see what can be done.  It is a little dream of mine and I am going to make it work.... soon.

These are some images of my last trip to Paris (I have many so I hope I have not shared any of these before) and they bring back memories.  Wishing you a wonderful day filled with talk of the future!