Pretty simple, but visually strong.

Such a gorgeous little hideaway to mimic if we ever happen to live in a converted old firehouse or schoolhouse.

I think we should each have our own little outdoor offices. Connected by tin can telephones so I can tell you funny jokes.

So the wall and window trim are painted white, but the pane parts (what is the word for those?) are black. Rather lovely.

Dear Dave, let's move into one of the following:

There always seems to be some space in a kitchen that is deep and skinny and utterly unusable. Here we introduce the pull out shelf. This would be perfect for spices

I am loving black and white together these days. These stars are kind of awesome.

First off, I love the colors. I have always imagined the vivid red front door, but the yellow is growing on me. Is this just because this yellow is rather trendy at the moment or is it lasting enough? Or do we just repaint the door every year? That might be very fun indeed.

Also love the porch area itself. Specifically the door with it's 2x4 panes and matching panes on the walls next to it. And the lights... It is all beautifully symmetric.

Not loving the pillars. Hey look Dave, white brick!

Where does one find these lovely ladders? And how would one keep their kids off it?

I am in love with this couch. It's not as cleanly designed as I usually like, but the idea that it all comes apart like a transformer of comfort is awesome. I am imagining watching movies with the family or dragging off a couple cushions to make a reading nook in the corner or under a sunny window.

But here's where I'm unsure: When my parents decorated the Laguna house they made sure all the couches were neither long enough or comfortable enough for two people to lay down on together. It made each room a kind of chaperon for young love. I have always thought this was rather wise. But then where do Dave and I get to (insert better word for snuggle. I've always disliked that word for some reason)?

I love these wide and shallow kitchen lights. Especially the white inside with the black outside.

I am liking the gallery walls full of framed pictures. This one has quite a bit more punch to it than the others have shown.

I could live in a house made out of multiple little rooms like this. One for eating, one for reading, one for drinking hot chocolate while wrapped in blankets just after dusk, one for growing poppies in mismatched pots.
I love the little cobblestone walkway with the grass growing around it- not completely straight and tidy, just charming.

I'm really into collections lately. And so I am loving this collection of folding mirrors. I think the presentation could be stronger and more organized, but a cool idea.

One more. Though I like the metal one more...

I love the industrial horizontal cabinet as a coffee table. I really need to get one of these to hold my prints.

I like the juxtaposition between the all glass wall and the solid wood door. It seems like this somehow gives you more privacy than the glass paned doors, but maybe if the visitor is only standing right in front of the door. So maybe just an implied privacy?! Anyway, there would be gorgeous light in this place.

Another sweet mobile made from ribbons and paper.

I am loving the bathroom on the right, with it's scientific drawing of weird sea creatures. If we go with urban nautical, this would be a great idea for a kids/guest bathroom. It is crazy busy, but in a way that works.

I think this was saved by Dave, who is dying to have his own private dock. I agree that it is awesome, especially if we could childproof it somehow. And no, tying the kids to life preservers doesn't count.

Awesome closet.

I had previously denounced the cribs that I think look like orphanage cribs, but I love this little orphanage bed. For some reason it's much cuter for an older kid. Maybe because it's black.
Someday when we're rich I want all of our windows to be this kind. Maybe with these shades, even though I can never make them work.

I love this mobile. The person who made it used some bird ornaments from Anthropologie. I think it is gorgeous. But do mobiles just entertain kids instead of helping them sleep?

We have agreed we both love tree lined streets and weeping willows... So here we have trees overhanging and growing together. I usually don't like the white twinkly lights, but I think this is gorgeous. I love how the leaves are lit and the ambiance it makes.

Is it trashy to have your Christmas lights up all year if you turn them on all year too? Because this would look pretty cool with those big colored bulbs from the 70s too.