It's Finally Summer....and we're going South of the Border!!

I finally felt the heat today...and wouldn't it have been nice if i had a beautiful patio to unwind? I love Mexican style...well anything! The bright colors, the rustic finishes, the pretty iron works..it's all so pretty.



Such a beautidul "Mexican" inspired rug in this gorgeous outdoor room. Photo from lightlocations.com.




I love this relaxing terrace patio...very typical in mexico. (photo from marieclairemaison.com)




Bright Colors!!!! (Photo from Domino Magazine)




Gorgeous long porch...I love how rustic it looks. (photo from Sunset.com)




How cute is this patio? The colorful pillows look great behind the white patio table and chair...LOVE!!! (Photo from Sunset.com)

Enjoy your summer!

XoXo,

Iris

EXPOSED!!

I really love exposed shelves in the kitchen...gives the kitchen this sort of vintage barn-like feel. But not sure I can pull off the clean de-cluttered look or have the shelves super clean all of the time. Might be too much work...but then again beauty is a lot of work.

I love the taupe colored walls with the white cabinets and all white dishes and pitchers on the shelves.



The farm sink...the chickens...the wine glasses....LOVE!!



So Country :) (Photo from Country Living Mag.)



I really like the natural palette of this kitchen...and of course so vintage.



Crisp!!



Very nicely lined up.



Another farm sink with shelves above...and I really love the industrial style lighting.



Interior designer Brooke Giannetti of Velvet & Linen did an amazing job re-doing her kitchen...actually her entire house is Fabulous!!! You must check it out.



Designer Renea Abbott via Velvet & Linen



Another gorgeous design by blogger Lauren Liess of Pure Style Home. She also did an incredible job designing her home...truly inspiring.



xoxo,

Iris

Some good finds

I dind't find exactly what I was looking for (I so wanted to find lamps, a chair, and an end table) but I found some small cool things. The day was so hot, but Peter was such a trooper...so patient (well atleast after he ate).



My assistant


Were tempted to buy some cool vintage style signs, but we decided we really didn't need them right now (good job to us)


Love these jars/vases...close to what I had been looking for.


So many drawer knobs to pick from.....


....more.


Peter really liked this huge Dictionary




So I came home with these...couldn't decide so I picked 2 sets.


JARS.....







Displayed Mason jar in the background


Will definitely hit this fleamarket again in the future.

xoxo

Iris

Cozy Spaces!

Just a little inspiration for the weekend...as I continue to complete my bedroom project and hit the L.A.flea market.




Ahhh super cozy!!




I'm really liking the look of all white jars and pitchers...will definitely look out for them at the flea market.


Love this bathroom with an overscale Manual Canovas paper from Cowtan&Tout.


I just love this office...the lamp is great.


Outdoor spaces, just in time for summer...loving the extra large French clock.





Gorgeous Indian Inlaid Regency-style chairs

(All photos from HouseBeautiful.com)

xoxo,

Iris

July Eighteenth!!!!

There is a new Flea Market in town, the L.A. Flea Market at the Dodger stadium. It starts July 18, and I am so excited. Peter and I will be on the look out for a few things.....


Like a vintage chiar like this one


or this one


how gorgeous is this chair? LOVE!


Some lighting...I really want a pendant style light like this simple and clean look.


or this one...really liking the industrial look as well.


But I love this one...saw a similar one at Pottery Barn.


just some other vintage looking options


can't leave without some Mason jars



And I am sure I will not stick to my list and will find some extra things to bring home with me.
For more info on the L.A. Flea Market go to www.thelafleamarket.com

XoXO,

Iris

Pottery Barn Chic Duvet...Can't wait!

I am re-decorating a bedroom next week and just purchased this very sweet and feminine Ruched Voile duvet cover from Pottery Barn. I am so excited, can't wait to get it.



Love this entire look. The mantel is beautiful and I love the candle holders.


Close up details




Another view in a different room


Thinking of changing the lighting in the bedroom as well, and this vintage style chandelier looks perfect with the Ruched Voile Duvet. Hmmm...decisions, decisions.

Will post photos of the bedroom once it is all done....lots of work ahead of me.

XoXo,

Iris