Spring bliss

The weather has been so wishy-washy. Teasing us with a 70 degree day, and then bringing us back down by dropping to 50 overnight! But, the leaves are finally on the trees, and the days are longer - so it's safe to say Spring is here.

I love the longer days...so beautiful
via KML Design

Domino Mag

...and fresh flowers. The first image is flowers in tea tins. I do this, but my tea tins aren't water tight so I put a juice glass with water inside the tea tin and just put the flowers in the glass. The second image is a cute idea: use some glass bottles (they don't have to match), wrap some jute or hemp around them - and you get a lovely handpicked, country centerpiece.
via Country Living

....weekends in the country....
via NiKreations

Love the lanterns hanging from the trees!
via Scandinavian Chic

Meals outside..
When I was a kid, we out outside every evening in the summer. We didn't have a patio, so we just set up chairs and a table right out in the yard

2 images above via Rue Magazine

The ultimate---poolside...
via Design Interior

How do you enjoy spring?

Heavy Hearth

I love the feeling of this fireplace... maybe just a little heavy for the room...

Bringing the lantern inside...

I love the look of lanterns inside.  It just seems like a great contrast to so many interiors these days, making things not too fancy.  They are showing up everywhere - the dining room, the entryway,

the bedroom and the family room.  What do you think?  Would you do it?  Have you done it?

These are some of my current favorites...

From My Sparrow

Coming soon to greige

From the Urban Electric Co.

From Arteriors home

Images via the urban electric co, sr gambrel, cote de texas, elle decor and atlanta homes and lifestyles

Photographer Sandra Lane

Today is still-life photographer Sandra Lane's turn. I love the way she combines light and colours and the care for details. Some glamorous, some very simple. Take some time to look at the details. Nice, huh?





I can visualize my grandfather in that worn leather armchair. With his book and folded newspaper. I think he'd kindly hand the pillows back to my grandmother!





These curvy line beds are so feminine.


Isn't this chandelier a wee bit too low? I guess one advantage is that you don't have to climb a ladder to clean it!


A chaise lounge at the foot of your bed? Yes, please!








I'm loving all the different tin containers in this kitchen.















More images right here.