New Paintings from Vivienne Strauss

I'm coveting these new, slightly darker, oil paintings from the fabulously talented Vivienne Strauss. If you recall, I shared some of her more colorful works back in December. These have a similar sense of humor, but are so much more moody and mysterious. I'd like to add the masked lady to my hallway - I think she would be the perfect counterpoint to my more playful prints. For more, check out Ms. Strauss's etsy store here...

(Iris H. Incognito, Unexpected, and The Uninvited Guest - limited edition prints from original oil paintings, all by Vivienne Strauss)

i think i need a record player

I've been wanting a cool little music set-up for a while now, and seeing this totally stylish living space makes me want one even more. I love the idea of keeping it simple, with just a turntable and sleek Tivoli radio/speaker. A simple cabinet for storing records and a wall covered in gorgeous metallic floral-print paper would be nice too...

(Image via Canadian House & Home)

neon things i like

I think these are the perfect accessories for injecting a bit of fun into my home and wardrobe!

(from top: "Eccentric Glamour" art print by Simon Doonan, 20x200; Lanvin horsehoe-heel patent leather pumps; street style image, Jak and Jil; Kate Spade lemon drop-framed Lella clutch; Miu Miu cut-out leather lace-up heels; Marc Jacobs metal and enamel stud earrings; Tom Binns hand-painted Swarovski bracelet; Aurelie Bidermann mother-0f-pearl charm bracelet)

bright and sunny monday

I've been away for a while but am happy to return on this bright and sunny Monday with new blog posts and lots of colorful eye candy. This interior from the new issue of Lonny makes me swoon and feels like the perfect image to start off the week. Hope you all have a great day!

(Image by Patrick Cline for Lonny)

i need this!

Yes. A straw elephant purse from Kate Spade would be the perfect addition to my summer wardrobe.

(Royal Plantation Elephant Basket by Kate Spade, at Kate Spade.com)

crazy patterns

This bedroom is insane, and I mean that in the best possible way. The rest of the house is pretty wow too...

(Home belonging to interior designers John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon, photographed by Dean Kaufman for New York Magazine)

peek of color

I'm not sure what this space on the left is... it appears to be some kind of tiny napping nook next to a pantry. And that sounds (and looks) pretty great to me! Aside from it's function, I also love the contrast of stark white with glossy black. I want to see more white houses with boldly painted closets!

(Image via Marie Claire Maison)

dazzling dining rooms

I like over-the-top, and I think the dining room is the perfect place to let all your bat s#!t crazy design ideas come to life. Maybe because it's a room most people don't use every day, and therefore one doesn't have to worry about making it totally livable or cozy. Or maybe it's just a fun way to impress/freak out friends and family when they come for dinner. Either way, I love these two examples from M Design Interiors. So crazy, so colorful, so sparkly, so fun!

(Images via M Design Interiors)

more meow

I wear tons of leopard print (it's a neutral, you know) but haven't found a way to include it in my home. After seeing this image from Anne Coyle Interiors, I am inspired to find the perfect spot for this always-chic pattern...

(Image via Anne Coyle Interiors)

meow!

I think these new cat eye sunnies from Christian Dior would be a perfect addition to my spring wardrobe. What do you think - red or purple?

(Mohatani and MotuOne sunglasses by Christian Dior via Racked)

happy weekend + courtney apple photography

I hope you all had a great week! Mine ended on a particularly fun note as I had the opportunity to work with the immensely talented food and lifestyle photographer Courtney Apple....

Courtney spent a day photographing my newly re-decorated house for some upcoming projects that we've been discussing. What a treat to have such an accomplished and talented lady come into my home and apply her creative eye to my various home design projects. It was very flattering, and I can't wait to share the results with you down the road. Until then, please make an effort to peruse her lovely website and blog, which are full to the brim with delicious eye candy!

(All images by Courtney Apple via Courtney Apple Photography)

spring wardrobe

I need these spring looks from Rachel Roy in my wardrobe, immediately. Love the fresh silhouettes, and the colors are divine...

(Rachel Roy Spring 2011 collection via Style.com)

tuesday eye candy: flower power

I'm always in the mood for florals. Here are some of my favorite flower-festooned items and images of the moment...

(from top left: photograph via Lulaland; floral print flats by John Derian for Repetto; living room via Style at Home; dress via Forever 21; paper flower nosegay via Hello Lucky!; bedroom photograph by Ngoc Minh Ngo; my wedding bouquet by Dillon Douglas Designs via Peacock Feathers)

happy monday + prints charming

Happy Monday, everyone! I hope you had a lovely weekend...

While I wish I had spent the weekend lounging around in an extravagant floral caftan, with big jewelry and even bigger hair, I actually found myself cooking and gardening, which offer their own mood-brightening effects. Now if I had a million dollars, I am certain that these boldly-graphic dresses and chairs would do an excellent job brightening up my closet and home. A girl can dream...

(from top: photograph by Garance Dore; dress by Jil Sander; bespoke YSL scarf-print chairs by Suzan Fellman; bottom left dress by Mary Kantrantzou)

wedges are a good thing

...especially when they come in fun, summery prints like these!

(from top left: Theodora and Callum, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Loeffler Randall for Suno)

tuesday eye candy: turquoise tear drops

I'm in love with this light fixture.... I have a feeling I will be dreaming of it tonight.

(Photography by Angus McRitchie for Style at Home)