Sunday

Sunday

It's a beautiful Sunday, and I'm playing with the idea of heading to the ancient Caledonian forest today. Although I might just have to lay in the sun while it is here, and save the forest for a dark rainy day....




slight clutter photography via here

In the words of Rachel Zoe, I. Die.

Vivienne Westwood has recently come out with a wallpaper collection?! You can find them at Cole & Son. Could I even pick a favorite?





I love love love this






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non-conformist kitchens

Lately, I've been getting back into the kitchen since classes are over. I'm a major foodie and practically a pro baker [cough cough]. Last night I had a lone squash sitting on the counter and I whipped up a pot of roasted curried butternut squash soup and then made a chocolate cake from scratch! I mean what is going on?! Well, it's spring and I am starting to feel yuck from restaurant food and takeaways (the Brits do love their takeaways!).

Anyway, I love to cook, the only problem right now is that the kitchen we have is beyond small. And worse, there is no dishwasher. So I have been thinking a lot lately about my dream kitchen- nothing too massive, but something practical and inviting. I personally like what I call 'non-conformist' kitchens. The type of kitchens that break the rules a little by incorporating furniture and architectural details that you might find in other rooms of the house. And of course, the type of kitchen that displays its dishes proudly (mismatched dishes, preferably!) rather than hiding everything in cabinets. Here are a few of my favorite (especially the first one!).














1-brian park, 2-notebook magazine, 3-peacock feathers, 4- delight by design, 5-domino magazine, 6-brian park

Thursday

outdoor inspiration for spring

Right now, the weather in Scotland is on the verge of being gorgeous and I am dreaming of beautiful patios, balconies, and terraces that are lush with plants and flowers. I think it's great when people turn tiny terraces into little slices of heaven with a little savvy planning and design. Now all we need is a pitcher of sangria and it's summer....








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Wednesday

Rosemarie Fiore

I can't get over how pretty these paintings by artist Rosemarie Fiore are. She lights firework residue on paper to create them- so imaginative! They would look stunning in a room with a neutral palette.








Via all the mountains