descapades

i need to find a solution to my home work station. i like the idea of doing something white & modern with vintage, mid century style storage solutions. if i go with something darker, i'm not sure what i'll do for complimenting pieces. i found the parson's desk at west elm for $299, but i'm hoping for a better bargain than that. i also like a few from crate & barrel, but wonder how sturdy they will be - antenna desk, $199, loop desk, $199 & the puzzle desk, $149. i also found this nice tip from apartment therapy - ikea countertops instead?

do you have any good ideas where i can find something like those above for $250 or under? how about work station inspiration pics, wanna share?

music to listen to

passion pit's chunk of change is the perfect album for a sunny day. as dave puts it - it's the uptempo postal service follow-up album that never was. pick this one up & keep your eye out for manners, coming out may 19th.

inspiration today

two things i couldn't keep from you.



artforms of nature by ernst haeckel via design you trust.





these lovely watercolors from jaakko mattila via design you trust.

craigslist finds

i want these two things to sandwich my desk (sometime to be a nice metal desk or white work table from ikea): mid century highboy dresser, $160 & mini credenza, $125.

etsy wednesday - on thursday

i want this sweater from ninu's etsy shop; so cozy & classy! goods include sweaters, jackets & bags. prices are really quite reasonable: $67-$100 for sweaters; $165 for jackets; & $33-$70 for bags.

the new place

there are things i like about moving. in addition to making a home with a wonderful man, i get to start fresh & move into a blank canvas. last week i shared my mood board for the new place & this week i'm giving you the space as we received it. the apartment is wonderful - lots of light, high ceilings, a balcony, awww the pics do the work.

i'm going to do some postings of our progress, although we've vowed to take our time decorating & making any big purchases. our goods are moved in, but boxes are still flooding the floors - more pics later this week or early next.

fashion blitz

portland shop frances may has wonderful stuff in their online shop & i really enjoy the blog. the pieces are really quite simple & feminine, effortless chic?

found textiles

blogging is light this week - i'm focused on the new apartment & work is pretty busy. even though, i can't resist sharing the work of the uk based, husband & wife duo fiona & ben o'brien working under the name wish you were here!. i find their collaboration so inspiring, taking the skills of each person & putting out a fantastic product that reaches the right people (the duo does commercial & editorial work in addition to their goods for the home). their fabrics & prints are lovely & full of life & can be purchased in their shop.

library of congress shop

check out all of the amazing prints for sale through the library of congress! most seem to run around $28 for an 8"x10" or screenprint or lithograph (great deal right?).

music to listen to

i purchased the bat for lashes new album, two suns a week or so ago. now that i've had a second to give it a good listen, i am definitely recommending it & feeling sad that i'll miss her in seattle at the crocodile on june 10.