I love this metal island/cupboard thing.  I doubt I'll ever find anything like it, but wanted to publicly say, "Yes, I like it!"

This could very well be a fad of this year, but I love these colors together- white, black, and yellow.  And this room is perfect because I often like black, white and _____ (whatever color I happen to love that season) together.  All you have to do is change the comforter cover when you want something new.  This is the kind of room I want to wake up in come morning time.

I think I like my kitchens bright and cheery- to counter how I often feel stressed getting dinner together.  I'd substitute the reds (though they are gorgeous here) with a more calming color like a yellow or blue. 

Loving stripes lately.  And maybe the windows are the place for them- that under sink curtain is definitely not childproof.

My love for the classic black and white checked kitchen floor never seems to abate.  I especially love it with the thick vertical stripes of the cushions and the bright green accent pillows.  Oh, and the giant roman shade in the window.  This is a kitchen I could hang out in.

This is for Dave, who loves himself a rain chain.

Love those doors, so trim and proper.  In this room they lead into a closet.  Why do closet doors have to be so ugly?  No reason at all (other than frugal decorating...).

Such a romantic little reading nook...

I love the tiny hexagonal black bathroom tiles.  It reminds me of the bathrooms in Midway, but less charming, more graphic.  I imagine sweeping would be a beast, but it's beautiful.

Simple but cool toy box.  Find a crate, add some wheels, viola.  This would also be pretty cool as a hamper or lost sock bin.

This is something I will most likely never find again, nor feel comfortable dropping more than $75 bucks for, but I just wanted proof that it exists.  This would be so unbelievably awesome in the vintage circus nursery.

More bed nooks. 


But I also love the hinges is this room.  Nice touch.

It's my little cubby-hole-for-a-bed idea, but for rich people.  Actually, it had the points I would want:
-curtains for privacy
-a light for bed time reading
-storage under the bed

And then add interior nooks/shelves for books and secret stashes.

I'm kind of obsessed with various shades of grey.  Let's be honest- it's pretty obvious.  But I love the image on the left- white upper wall with a dark charcoal on the bottom.  It's like the anti-wainscotting.  It's vivid without being too trendy or crazy.

Pointing out the pleats at the bottom of these curtains.  Take away the polkadot rug, the ribbon sheer curtain, and the turqouise and this could be very nice.  Like a light grey or red or something...  Could look very nice.

This would be stronger with less pictures, maybe 4x2 instead.  Cute idea for a kid's room.

Great entry way- it's crowded, but cozy, and the color balance is wonderful.  I like the clapboard with the rim/shelf above for putting decoration.  My glass jars would look great like this.

I'm wishing I could remember whose home this is...  A designer couple... 
I love the wool plaid blanket and the crisp linens and the trunks used for dressers (but must be for looks only because unstacking them every time you needed something isn't going to happen).  It's a simple, masculine, but warm room.

These floors are gorgeous.  I love the knots and wear and warp. 

On the other hand, we are currently learning why wood floors make a house so noisy...  There would need to be a good deal of rugs, curtains, and furniture to muffle the sounds.

The pretty laundry room.  While this would be pretty expensive, a little detail is a good compromise for Dave and I.  His love of the stackable washer/dryer and my need for folding space.  More than that little thing might be needed.

Vintage soap dishes turned key holders. 

I'm fairly certain this is a once in a lifetime flea market find and that I'll never see anything like it, but I like this headboard.  It's kind of kitschy and girly, but it could be paired really nicely with some more low key linens and furnishings.  And I love the patina in the middle- this could easily be copied.

I love this table- it's rustic and warm and I want to hang out around it and play games and eat snacks.  Hating the chairs along with it.  All my love goes to the table and that hutch in the background.

I am still really liking the collages of different sized frames.  I like the simplicity and clean lines along with the differing finishes.  I really need to put some of my work up...

Dear Dave,
How about the compromise of painted table and stained chairs?  Thoughts?

I really like this striped floor. It's simple and graphic, a little bit more of a modern take on the checkered floor pattern. I love the little pop of red on the low cupboard in the back. They balance out well.