5 Things Layla Grayce

I love everything over at Layla Grayce. These 5 are my favorite items this week...and I think they all work perfectly together :-)

Aiden Gray Bookcase in Cedar.


AFK Art for Kids Furniture Federal mirror, in black/gold.


Aiden Gray Furniture Side Chair Mullins Tufted.


Amy Butler Hand Tufted Wool Rug (Wallflower Orange).


Antonio Gold Leaf Floor Lamp Base.


Stay tuned for next weeks favorites.

XoXo

Iris

Buddy!!

Yesterday was one of the hardest days ever...my sweet buddy passed away. To say that this has been so hard is an understatement. But how can a dog dying be so hard...it's just a dog, right? Well for those of you who don't know me, my doggies are my babies. They are my family and I love them just like they were my blood. I know many understand this..and some don't and that's OK too. Today, I woke up hoping that I might have had a dream (or more like a nightmare)and that he was still in our back yard waiting to be walked, well yapping actually...he knew when it was Sunday (my day to take him out). But it all sank in, when I look to my bag where the "invoice" from the vet sat with all of the treatments that he received since Wednesday and at the bottom of the list "Sympathy: our Sympathies for the loss of your beloved pet" and "Cremation," as the last treatment listed.

On Wednesday I received a call that will forever be in my mind "buddy is not doing well, he's foaming too much from the mouth, what should we do?." I begged for him to be taken to the vet to get checked out. I stopped by on my way home from work, hoping that it was some kind of "stomach flu" and he would be coming home with me. But, the vet (who is so sweet and always been so good to Buddy, Sammy, and Porky) said Buddy wasn't good , was having seizures, and they would rule out a brain tumor or poisoning. He said he is giving Buddy some treatments and to call back the next day to see if Buddy had responded. Thursday comes and goes and Buddy was not responding. I go and see him Friday morning, the vet says he's not good, we can leave him one more day with a new treatment and decide what we want to do Saturday, but he most likely has a brain tumor or had suffered a stroke and would not make it. But I was hopeful that just maybe, he would respond to the new treatment, so I decided on that one extra day. Buddy was somewhat sedated and barely opened his eyes, But I know he knew I was there (and Peter too, he LOVED Peter). I held his huge gorgeous paws that I just loved and put my hand on his head and just held it for a bit. I scratched his face just how he loved it. I can feel Buddy breathing harder, so I'd say he was excited to see me:-) He sighed and I sighed with him. I told him I would be back the next day and said bye bye. The next day, I was on my way at exactly 9:30 to be there at exactly 10...and as I was on my way I receive a call from the vet that Buddy had passed away a few hours ago. My heart sank.

Today I sit here, still in shock. My heart aches. My baby is gone. His house outside lonely and empty. The water in his bowl sits still. His toys scattered in the yard. His blankets that were once warm are now cold. The backyard, dark and painfully quiet. Buddy, I love you and miss your licks. I'll miss hiking with you, walking in Belmont Shore with you (his FAV place), rubbing your belly and you slapping me with your paw to rub your belly some more, your snoring, and yes...your jumping around every time I walked outside. I will miss it ALL. A perfect guard dog and companion. My Sweet Buddy.


Hiking.



Belmont Shore.


Car ride.


more hiking.


Posing so handsome.


Bath time.

So sweet (I would go say bye to him each morning before I left for work)


He loved to pose.


Ha-ha...I love this picture. This is how Buddy would typically hang out inside the house on a cold winter day.

We all love you Buddy Boy. (2003-2011)

XoXo,

Iris

I promise tomorrow will be a happier post ;-)

The Ghost Chair

The Louis Ghost chair goes so well with any style of decor. I love it mixed with vintage furniture and modern elements. I really hope to get my hands on one of these soon.



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{ via Elle Decor}



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Love them?? Get your own here.



XoXo

Iris


P.S. Had a rough day today...my fur baby Buddy passed away *sigh*

Lets go to Belgium...

I wish I really meant that, because a trip to Belgium would be great right about now. But I am actually talking about Belgian interiors. Belgian inspired interiors are beautiful, simple, with a subtly worn, homey, old feel that makes any space feel warm and cozy. These rooms offer beautiful Belgian elements, along with other European influenced details.


This foyer is stunning and makes a powerful entrance.


The abaca carpet complete this neutral space with bright red wing chairs...and check out the french console, LOVE!!


I am loooooving the raw wood ceilings...apparently found in many Belgian homes.


Really liking the old door in the kitchen that serves as a display area for photos...and again the wood ceilings.


Gorgeous bedroom with beautiful (and perfectly placed) Earl chairs.


Wow!!! The old doors that open to a media cabinet are brilliant!! I love everything about this room, the linen sofa and chair and the gauzy window treatments give this space an informal elegance. {Photos via House Beautiful--Designer Kay Douglass}


XoXo

Iris

Pretty Winter Blooms

It's a little cool but beautiful outside and I wanted to add some freshness and beauty to the inside as well. Found some cute little jars at a thrift store and I love how they look with some colorful flowers, greenery, and succulents.







Happy Wednesday ;-)

XoXo

Iris

LONNY ISSUE is here again!!!

YAY!!!! The latest issue of Lonny Magazine is here. I know what I'll be doing tonight with a glass of milk and cookies (ok not really..I hate milk, maybe just the cookies) haha. So grab your coffee, wine, tea, milk...or whatever tickles your belly, and enjoy the issue HERE.



Hope you are all having a Beautiful day:-)

XoXo

Iris

My New Book

Over the weekend, Peter and I discovered a new book store with the coolest collection of coffee table books (Here in the South Coast Plaza). I love coffee table books and we have been building up quite a collection. So, of course, I had to walk out carrying a heavy duty hardcover to keep me entertained for Sunday...and this is what I got...



I love the glimpse that Rima Suqi gives us into the fabulous homes of these creative types. Here are only a handful for your viewing pleasure...will have to do another couple of posts as there are so many dramatic and gorgeous interiors...apparently there is a limit to how many photos I can upload onto my blog...blah :-( Enjoy!!

The Contemporary and Youthfully polished, Max Azria










The ever-so-stylish Tory Burch










The French born, Sophisticated Catherine Malandrino





The expressive and colorful, Gene Meyer





The creative director of Calvin Klein Collection, Francisco Costa.











The vintage-y, fun, and funky Rachel Comey








The Electrifying Betsey Johnson









The Luxurious, Chic, Flirty





The Classic, Cool








The Fresh and Fun Rebecca Taylor





The Iconic Diane Von Furstenburg








And this is the back cover of the dust-jacket.

This book is phenomenal and a must see...get a copy here or you can always come back and check out my postings of more stylish and intriguing abodes in the near future;-)

Hope you enjoyed...and Happy Monday (or Tuesday already)

XoXo

Iris