Inspiring Me To Create (and spend) Today

Just some great finds from our fabulous interweb inspiring me to either make, makeover, or shop like it's 1999:

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I just love little bunnies (I guess after the whole "Watership Down" bit from yesterday, you know that by now!). But a bunny family tree? This is really sending me into bunny-love overload.

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Whomever the mastermind is behind the interior design in this craftsman bungalow deserves a medal - and a martini, straight up with olives. Love it Love it Love it!

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This shirt for the young bucks makes me wish I had teeny boobies, or could be ten again just so I could wear it. If you are either - head straight over to Bleubird Vintage and snatch it up before it's gone in all it's golden stag glory.

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A new piece from RVA's spring collection, this "Puttin' on the Ritz" necklace is absolutely fabulous! Want want want!

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Another amazing vintage/modern mix interior that makes me want to throw all the furniture in the backyard and have a bonfire. Then head online to Etsy, eBay, and other fantastic venues for vintage steals.

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And one final piece from Red Velvet Art's spring collection that, although it's silly, I absolutely love it - and believe I'm the kinda gal silly enough to pull it off. And along the lines of a makeover - I also want my hair that color. God, I have such a girl-crush on Allister! I just might have to shop like it's 1999 for that Lemongrass Bear Headband. Soooo cute!

Have a great day!

Tara

Staying in the Lines

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For at least the better part of ten years, I have longed for a zebra rug. Not an actual zebra hide, mind you. That would go entirely against the grain of my morality; and, conveniently, the semblance of a dead animal on my floors is not exactly my desired aesthetic. Through countless moves from the dwellings of my twenties, to the nestings of my family roost to-date, the catalog stalkers have hunted me down and taunted me with images of furniture and accessories I could not afford. Thankfully, most often - I wouldn't even want the latest catalog trend - and wow! there are a lot. But in this past decade, there has been one trend that won't go away: the zebra rug - and that's just okay with me. 

It's just such a versatile piece of decor, that I predict it will stand the test of time and be a valuable investment for every interior. I can see us all growing tired of our color schemes, certain furnishings, maybe even artwork - and the great thing about the zebra rug is its versatility. Those bold, graphic, sweeping lines of sepia and ivory like shadows on a dune; those lines lend themselves to any color scheme, and anchor any interior style.

These are some excellent examples I've found across the web of the adaptability of the zebra rug: here seen in a monochromatic mid-century modern interior, a feminine contemporary decor, neutral classic scheme, eclectic complementary color scheme, a modern masculine complementary scheme, and a global design scheme. Succinctly, the zebra rug works. It ties a room together, and it crosses all major styles and schools of design.

Above is the Zebra Rug available at West Elm. It is by far my favorite for the price; but there are so many available, including a sweet printed cotton version at Urban Outfitters. And if you want to balance your room with some bold, graphic lines; but animal prints just aren't your thing, you might try something like this:

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I love this flat, designed by Owner/Photographer, Kent Dayton and Architecture Firm Grant Studio. Naturally, being a lover of the mid-century modern design movement and colors - this photo drew me into the article immediately. What I found was an amazingly utilitarian, minimalist, color brilliant, transitional space. Dayton boldly makes efficient use of the small space, with a fold-away bed in his studio. A giant, sliding door separates the work/sleep area from the general living area when necessary, allowing for flexibility that traditionally designed homes do not have. Ascending ceiling heights as you move throughout the space can make the rooms feel spacious or intimate.

For a novice of Frank Lloyd Wright's work like I am, I was surprised to learn that Dayton's design was inspired by his philosophy.

Great article - I've already said too much, but I can't speak for the slideshow! Stunning!