i do love a stripe

another cute lil french pad to drool over…

such a bright, fun and personal space.

get the look-

i’m 99.9% sure the wall stripes are painted and that is certainly a project easier than wallpaper but in case you are challenged in that area, this is an affordable wallpaper alternative.

just go here for a ton of these sicilian head planters if that’s your thing. these are my favorite.

what i love about this apartment is the modern with the vintage. in my opinion the ONLY way to decorate. otherwise you are risking your whole space looking soulless immediately and dated in no time. which is why i think it’s crucial that you find the perfect mid century credenza for this look.

listen, i love a josef frank moment as much as the next bitch but that shit is expenZive for real and curtains??? LOL and congratulations money bags! this fabric is from ikea and is a similar vibe and at 5.99 a yard, you could make curtains for days. line them with something heavy and nice though.

b & w photography - comes in small to large.

i have always sort of rolled my eyes at these rhode ella dresses. so basic. but a cool french girl gives it immediate street cred. also leopard. also they really are universally flattering.

cabbage tureen - this vintage one is cute too. quite a few vintage versions at all price points here.

i am particularly drawn to the delicate lines of those black gio ponti chairs against the yellow stripes. these chairs from crate and barrel are a similar and more reasonable option. the dining table is a knock off. it’s got great reviews though.

charlotte chab is the artist who makes these incredible globes. you can personalize them too.

this sofa from west elm is a dead ringer for hers. love the mustard-y color. it has just the right amount of green.

flower floor cushion. :)

decoupage vase.

stunning tufted daybed from cb2.

navy stripe hotel bedding head to toe.

this entire collection of dinner plates from italy.

french enamel sign.

popham tiles.

colorful nikes.

and yes, i am always aware of the architecture…from that marble fireplace to the chevron floors, to the moldings and the floor to ceiling windows and, ugh, those french doors.…i know that those elements go a long way in making the modern furnishings look a type of way. still, i think you could run with this moodboard in a very plausible way. see the rest of this space here. so much more to ogle.

you shop and you bop

today is the last day for the spring shopbop sale. use code SPRING at checkout for savings of up to 25% off your entire order. here are my picks!

shop the post below..

what's the deal with dried flowers?

if you didn’t use your jerry seinfeld voice we can’t be friends.

jk.

am i the only one that notices that the french keep their flower arrangements well past their prime? specifically hydrangeas but any and all are welcome to the flower skeleton party it would seem. also is this even worthy of a blog post? butofcourse (bad french accent)….

gomphrena dries pretty.

it’s cool to mix fresh with dead i guess.

i have that book.

so deliberate.

it’s like she’s mocking us.

my own pale green hydrangeas from last summer dried to dusty crisp.

all other images from here and here.

thrills

i can spend seconds on etsy and find something i want…case in point…..

these vintage plastic plates are delightful to look at.


this large evil eye wall hanging. because sometimes you don’t want a square piece of art.

the work of this artist brings me much much joy. i think you know why.


baby hands letter organizer/toast rack. presented without comment.


rainbow beaded earrings. someone you know would love these.

love this little vintage loomed tapestry. you could do soooo much better on the framing though.


this excellently priced GORGEOUS nude oil painting by patricia neff.

this just seems right. it’s time. my inner 80’s child is compelled.


this cool sconce. looks like an elizabethan ruff.

that’s it for this edition of thrills.