This Table Needs to be in my Loft

Well, I am back to work after being out of the office a couple days on vacation last week. This morning I had to do that awful task of sorting through those emails that have piled up, but surprisingly it went pretty fast until one email derailed me for a minute. I fell madly in love with this table that was featured in the recent Architectural Digest issue for July/August. I just had to share it with everyone!

This beautiful table called The Barnsley Table from Bernhardt Interiors has a patterned bone inlay to with a black ebonized finish. Can you say breathtaking?! It would look great with all the colors in my loft & would be a great contrast with my modern Panton Chairs...see them here.

All photos via Bernhardt website

I have to say thank you to our local Bernhardt representative, Meredith, who sent me the email! Don't be surprised if I post a follow up post with it in my loft!

peace & love,
Lindsey

Snapshot #9: Jenny Andrews-Anderson

I love your art Jenny Andrews Anderson.

Jenny Andrews Anderson is the blogger & artist behind the hilarious MFAMB. Jenny showcases some of her painting skills on her blog every once in awhile, as well as, many other beautiful & delicious things. Check out some of her yummy treat below!

 

peace & love,
Lindsey

Trending: The Bold Racing Stripe

 

It's incredible how adding one big fat stripe can instantly modernize a super traditional piece of furniture, or bring interest to a lackluster one.

I've been finding myself drawn to this look more & more lately for those very reasons, especially when done in stark black & white or bold global patterns! I might have to go get some painters tape & start priming my boyfriend's dresser this weekend!

 

 

all photos via pinterest or houzz

peace & love,
Lindsey

Color Inspiration: add a pop at your door!

Adding a bright pop of colour to just the inside edge of a door seems like the easiest & most simple idea to add color into your room without going overboard- so simple that I keep on saying to myself, "Why didn't I think of that?!"

I always love a hint of unexpected color & this edge detail just so happens to be perfect. I'm in love & thinking I might be tackling every door in my home this weekend. Who else has seen this colorful detail before?

Seems like reds, pinks & oranges are the way people are going, but I think this could be awesome in chartreuse or teal. The best part is that it would be an absolute cinch to pull off & to get rid of the minute you got tired of it !

 

So what do you think? Are you loving this bold stroke as much as I am?

 

 

peace & love,

Lindsey

Tied Up & Knotty

all photos via Accessories by ASH

 

This is knot your average friendship bracelet!

Get ready to go overboard for these Accessories by ASH- Allison Hertzberg's line of friendship bracelet inspired adornments.

Hertzberg was first introduced to intricate knotting techniques by fishermen while working on a documentary in Main. Between lobstering & filming, she picked up the basic nautical loop & was hooked- pun intended. Now she twists a& knots belts, bracelets, necklaces, and headbands in her downtown NYC apartment. She uses a sea of multicolor cotton, nylon climbing rope, & vintage chains she has come across at estate sales.

Take this lighthearted look into summer months with neon colors or you can keep it classic for an all year round look with cascading metal chains. Either way you got a good catch- again the pun was intended.


peace & love,
Lindsey

Happy Love Day!

The Beautiful Tulips my Sweet Pea Got for Me This Year! <3

It may be that I am a hopeless romantic & love gushy stuff or my love for everything pink, but I just love Valentine's day! Just the feeling of receiving all of the goodies at work...anything from the beautiful red, pink, & white tulips that my wonderful boyfriend got me this year or a box full of chocolate strawberries one of my favorite reps got for our office, I am tickled pink today!

I just wanted to quickly share some extra sweetness with everyone on this special love day (maybe you can share the baked love with your sweetie too!)

 

For the dough you will need:

1 cup butter, softened

1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

1 egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Finely grated rind of 1 lemon

2 tablespoons lemon juice (the lemon rind & juice add a subtle citrus flavor that really take them to another level)

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt 

 

For the icing you will need:

1 cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

Food coloring

Paintbrush

As you can see, it might get a little messy, but that is what it's all about when creating yummy art! Just have fun & experiment with painting, whether you paint the letters with just one color or mix it up with layering the different colors or trying various brush strokes, have some delicious fun!

Instructions:

1. Cream butter & powdered sugar until light & fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, lemon rind, then lemon juice. Add flour, soda & salt; mix until blended.

2. Divide dough; wrap each half in plastic wrap & pat into a disc. Refrigerate several hours until firm.

3. On a floured surface, roll one disc about 1/4 inch thick. Cut with letter-shaped cutters (ex. LOVE or XOXO).

4. Transfer to a lightly greased cookie sheet & bake in a pre-heated 325-degree oven for 12-15 minutes, until barely browned. Cool on wire racks and repeat with remaining dough.

5. To decorate, stir 1 tablespoon of cream into 1 cup of powdered sugar. Divide among small bowls & use food coloring to make intense shades.

6. Use a paint brush to paint the cookies with the icing, adding a little extra cream into the icing if needed to make it thinner. Wipe the paintbrush off in between, or even let a little color remain on the brush to overlap shades. Go back over each cookie with extra brush strokes.
7. Make sure you let the icing fully dry on each cookie, then stack into boxes. (Makes about 3 dozen)

 

recipe & images via Lauren Craig

 

Now go & enjoy this beautiful sweet day- whether it's with your best girl friends, significant other, or family members- this day is all about loving one another even more than we already do & showing how much we care for our loved ones!

peace & love,

Lindsey