Delicate.

I have been fantasizing about these filigree lanterns since I spotted them at the shop Mercado in Silverlake last year.  I love their scale and shape and the hand hammered lacy patterns.  They would look so amazing outdoors under one of these Moroccan style Soul Pads.  You can find them online through Terrain a fantastic garden center and cafe out of Glen Mills, PA.

Can’t decide what to do with that blank wall in your living room? One of my favorite ideas is using interesting plates to jazz up your space.  I’ve seen some awesome examples of this idea lately that I wanted to share with you.

This first image is from Living Etc. magazine and definitely doesn’t fit under the heading “affordable options” as they are Hermes plates but I love it still:

Now this one is much more affordable and comes from Perch in New Orleans. They grouped a series of French Bull melamine plates together to create this kaleidoscope of patterns and colors.

Check out these rehabilitated plates from Brooklyn designer Sarah Cihat to create your own bold design.

Good stuff.

You may remember my love letter to Plover Organic awhile back? Well now they’ve given me even more reason to be a Plover lover.  I just got word that Plover Organic is gearing up for a HUGE Online SALE! On August 4th, 5th and 6th all non-sale items will be 50% off! That means you can find fantastic deals on their block-printed, vintage inspired bedding, throw pillows, fabric and table-top accessories.  If that isn’t good enough news already, they will also give 1% of the proceeds to the National Wildlife Federation to help clean up the tragic oil spill in the Gulf.  You better check it out before I snatch up all the good stuff!

I love it when folks I’ve blogged about in the past contact me to let me know about their latest work or newest ventures.  Last week Sarah Snyder of Maxsui belt fame contacted me to let me know that she is tying up the belt biz and hopping into the interior design biz. Her newest venture called Little Bunny is focused on interior design for wee people.   Personally I love this idea and I wish I still lived in the Bay Area so I could utilize her services.  Nurseries and playrooms are such great spaces to let your creativity fly but if you’re like me sometimes it can be difficult to corral all of those fun ideas.  Thankfully there are talented people like Sarah who can help you pull it all together. Check out her website for more information on how to contact her if you live in or around San Francisco.

Petals.

Is there a rule on how long you should live with the same dinnerware before replacing it?  We’ve been rocking the PB Sausalito dinnerware since we got married eight years ago and it’s beginning to look a bit tired and dated.  This gorgeous Oyyo Petal Series hand-painted porcelain dinnerware by Maria Lintott for Teroforma is on my radar as a potential replacement. I’m sure if I looked hard enough I would find that eight years is the perfect time to replace your dinnerware, right?

Retro.

We are very close to closing on our house in Mill Valley. Frankly owning a home in California brought a lot more hassle than happiness so I will be glad to end that chapter.  We learned a valuable lesson in home ownership…never buy a home as an investment. Instead buy a home you love.

These flashy retro wallpapers from Kreme already have me thinking about decorating our next home.  And these interiors from Wary Meyers have me fantasizing about going really mod in this imaginary home.  Alas, it will be awhile before we have enough money saved to buy again but there is no doubt that I will go bold with the design!

Heart.

Love, love, love these adorable rugs from Jonathan Adler! JA never ceases to amaze me with his colorful creations.

Serenity.

I am so attracted to the sereneness of these rooms which I spotted on the cover of House Beautiful this month.  The natural washed wood walls and floors, those big cushy sofas, the soft pastels and especially those gorgeous color-block paintings by Leora Armstrong all make me go ahhhh.

Pretty pink things that struck my fancy today.

The Little Willow pet collars

Garnet Hill Lilly Pulitzer bedding collection

Port Canvas black duffel bag

May Luk ceramic Love platter

Calypso Alexa tunic

With the new babe in town my postings are going to be pretty brief for awhile.  It’s easier for me to do short posts of things that strike my fancy that day. So here we go with things in green that I like today.  Enjoy!

Marimekko “Taikamylly” fabric designed by Sanna Annukka

Donna Wilson Owl Cushion

Jaclyn Mayer “Leonora” necklace made from climbing rope and a steel chain.

Iso50 “1971″ Giclee Print. Check out their Tycho Music site too for cool grooves.

Erica Weiner Solitaire Emerald Ring

PataPri Sweet Home Hand Towel

Great lighting from the Brooklyn based Perch! Design.  I’ve got my eye on this ceramic flying bird lamp for the bambino’s room.

I am dying over the Spring 2010 John Robshaw catalog.  John “I-Caught-the-Asia-bug” Robshaw is originally from Buffalo, NY, like me. Maybe we can be friends? Or maybe he’ll take me to India with him on his next trip? A girl can dream right?

(via Once Upon A Tea Time…Design Stories)

This post is dedicated to the readers of The Official Preppy Handbook, wearers of Lily Pulitzer and dwellers of Palm Beach, FL.  This kitchy tennis wallpaper from UK based interior design firm Turner and Pocock is the perfect design for the model preppy family room. Bunny Turner (a totally preppy name that I love by the way) and Emma Pocock were inspired by the portfolio of designer Catherine Cazalet and joining forces with her they created this line of graphic wallpapers. See more from Turner and Pocock here. (Full disclosure: I own a copy of The Official Preppy Handbook, tongue in cheek of course).

Better late than never I say! The folks behind Infinity Art Gallery wrote to me back in 2007 about their line of earth friendly clocks and asked me to share their designs with you. Well it’s taken Miss Scatterbrain almost three years but here you go! The handcrafted clocks are made with sustainable design fiberboard (SDF) which is formaldahyde free and 100% recycled wood fiber. Then using milk paints from The Old Fashioned Milk Paint Company, the most durable, long lasting paints available, they paint unique designs on their one-of-a-kind art clocks!

I don’t know about you, but I love wandering into antique shops with no plan and looking into every nook and cranny until I find some unique item that I have to have.  This love of antique shopping definitely comes from my Mom Penny. Growing up our house was filled with the fruits of her searches, from a beautiful old library table to an old fashioned barber chair, which was the cause of many fights with my siblings over who got to sit in it while watching Cheers.  I think this thrill of the search is partly why I love losing myself in the internet as I look for unique items that I have to share with you.

So for you antique collectors, I’m warning you in advance, you might lose yourself for days in this website.  The folks behind Modern 50 search the universe for decorative artifacts, furnishings and lots of random bits of 20th century design which is then added into their ever revolving antique collection.  I spent about 2 hours surfing their wares and came up with a nice selection of items I’d add to my antiques collection and this doesn’t even include anything from their amazing furniture collection! Lose yourself here.

George Nelson Bakelite Trays, Sven Markelius Pathagoras Trays

(2nd Row) Henri Clante Soup Bowls, Massimo Vignelli Clear Heller Maxi Mugs

Nelson Bubble California Craft Lamp, Cast Iron Halloween Owl Lantern, Vintage Fire Scorched Bottle Collection

Vintage Gum Wood Elephants, Early Century Crane Stationary Box

(2nd Row) Old 19th Century Petite Steamer Trunk, 24 Hour Vintage Train Station Wall Clock