Stripes...

are not only for Zebras


or jailbirds

I've been obsessed with stripes lately

and am loving stripes in the home too. Check out all of these fabulous ideas how and where stripes can be used to give your space a little oomph:-)

Absolutely loving the white and rustic wood stripe floor {image via House Beautiful}


The horizontal stripes along this kitchen are perfect. I really like the color combo.


Wow!!! {designer Jim Lambie}


Nate Berkus on Elle Mag..Love!!!


A calm patina with subtle white and grey stripes. {via House Beautiful}


Ooooh I want to be in this room. Loving the blue and white rug...and the swing chair (I want).


Very bold and eclectic...mixing stripes with animal prints.


Stripes can spice up an elegant, classic room {via Country Living}


Talk about making an entrance. {via House Beautiful}


I love how a simple canvas (or piece of plywood) painted with stripes can do for a room:-) Love this!!{via Elle Decor}


Bold rug..classic black and white is beautiful!


Lonely chair...not so lonely. {via Elle Decor}


How unique are these stripes on the ceiling? Love, but must be a lot of work. {via Elle Decor}


Bohemian vibe! {via apartment therapy}


Cozy country style {via Country Living}


I love mixing different patterns...such as pillows, rugs, and fabrics. {via Elle Decor}


Mix of patterns here again {via House Beautiful}


Another splash of stripes. {via Elle Decor}


Coziness...ah!!

Pretty bed. {via Living Etc.}


I just love this kid's room {via Living etc}

Hope this has inspired you to wear, paint, or buy something with stripes ;-)

XoXo

Iris

Designer Crush...

Amy Meier from San Diego has amazing taste and is seriously talented, It's no wonder she was featured in the Better Homes and Gardens January issue. She creates spaces using elements that are meaningful and functional. As she states on her website Amy Meier Design, "Your home should speak to you and about you, about how you live, where you've been and where you're going," and that is exactly what I go by. I am truly inspired by Amy Meier and am obsessed with her blog...go HERE for some fabulous ideas, eye candy, and inspiration.


Here is the article for you to enjoy (clock on images to enlarge)














And here is a little bit more Amy Meier inspiration





And I had to show these images again...my favorite rooms. Her living room is flawlessly cozy with just the perfect touch of vintage.


and I love her dining room turned office. I want that desk ;-)

If you live in the Del Mar area and need an interior designer...Amy is your girl.


XoXo

Iris

It's Raining Cats & Dogs...

is the old British Slang Phrase that originates from the 17th Century when dead cats and dogs would be carried through the streets of England after heavy rainfall. In current British culture it means raining very, very hard indeed! Just like in "SUNNY" California. This rain is getting old...fast! Never seen so much rain, but since it's not going to stop might as well fantasize that I am on holiday in England, ha! So this is how it's probably there right? Ugh, how do they do it? Anyway, how about some good old Union Jack inspiration on these gloomy, rainy days. Enjoy :-)





{via livingetc.}



{Jan Constantine}



{via trendey.com}



{www.keepcalmandcarryon.com}



{via Elle decor}



{via livingetc.}



{via Domino}



{via Jamie Rose @ azcentral.com}

Cheers!

XoXo

Iris

Happy New Year!!!

Wow...where did 2010 go...really where? It feels like if it was just a month ago that we were celebrating the beginning of 2010, and now it's 2011. INSANE!!!!! 2010 was a good year. I turned 30, spent more time with the family, everyone is healthy, made many good memories with friends, traveled, joined Peter on a very important journey, started this blog, and I am ending the year celebrating with good friends. This is what I am hoping for 2011...


for a more colorful and inspirational year...



lots of LOVE...


a bit more green (n the form of paper haha)...

lots and lots of happiness and good health...


more good ol' girl time...

I also hope to be a bit more organized. One of my closets needs a major make over.



I will eat more of this...



instead of this...



and I really need more of this too. Going to bed earlier is something I always say I am going to do but I don't :-(



I also plan on saying this less



Hopefully a little bit more traveling.



2011 I WILL...



and live by this...



AND It might also be the year to give this some thought...I wonder how Peter and I would get along in one tiny bathroom :-)


2011 is going to be good...I may learn a lot in the process but I feel that it is going to be a pretty eventful year.

Wishing you all a very very happy and safe New Year. We are off to San Clemente...wearing Peter's mom's vintage sequin blouse. Pretty bold, but it is gorgeous and when better to wear it than New Years Eve(see I am already living more boldly haha). Cheers!!!

XoXo,

Iris

Itty Bitty project...and Christmas goodies

I found this desk lamp for dirt cheap at a thrift store...



and this is what it looks like now. Perfect little lamp for reading before bed. I used gold spray paint and I'm really happy with the end result.

I also found this little guy and just had to pick him up...how cute is he?? I think he looks perfect next to the gold lamp on the end table. Perfect topping for a stack of books or in a book shelf :-)

So Christmas is over...YAY!!!!!!! The family get together on Christmas eve was a success...tamales were delish


These little treats I made were very popular.


and DRUM ROLL please.....my honey got me the Dremel 4000 (Yes I know I sound like a guy excited about his tools). This little tool will come in handy for my small (or big) projects. I heard it works like magic...so many different uses. Can't wait to start using it.



Ah Yes....and the family photo came out pretty good if I may say so myself (meaning everyone had their eyes open) haha

Looking forward to the new year ;-)

XoXo

Iris