Friday Obsession- Perpetual Calendars

I know that May is sort of a weird time to be talking about calendars, but I have be obsessing over finding just the right perpetual calendar for my desk. I'm torn between the classic vintage style and a more retro, mod look. Either way, I never have to throw them out at the end of the year! Here are some of my favorites...

Timor Desk Calendar by Enzo Mari

 (photo: Design*Sponge)

(Photo: H is for Home on Flickr)

(photo: Plenty.r on Flickr)

 

(photo: Present & Correct)

  Max 365 Perpetual Wall Calendar

(Vintage on eBay)

Loving Life with Ben...

I am in love with Ben.  "Ben" is the color capture iphone app from Benjamin Moore. Often when I'm out, I'll snap pics of things that inspire me, or colors that I love. It's awesome to have an app that will match the closest paint color. If I shake the phone, it brings up coordinating colors as well. Very cool. Guess who is going to be repainting her living room (again)...

Next Stop Brimfields...

(photo: Apartment Therapy)

Next week I am heading to Brimfield's Antique Show. Its held 3 times a year (May, July, September) in the Western Massachusetts town of Brimfield, about 1 1/2 hours from Boston and 3 hours from New York City. Its the largest outdoor antiques show in the country, and you can find just about anything. I will be blogging about the show starting Tuesday, May 11 (and sharing lots of pics), so be sure to check in...

(Photo: Brockney52 on Flickr)

Dreaming of Black Tie...

This weekend I am attending Ball on the Mall in DC with some friends. I admit, one of my favorite things is getting dressed up for a black tie event.

 (photo: Domino Magazine)

In thinking about what to wear this weekend, I always drift back to an image I've had in my design inspiration files for awhile. While, I don't have a pack of full-size Great Danes, or a beautiful country estate, I love the romantic feel and the over-the-top glamour and luxury of this photo.

Maybe some day...

Countdown to Mother's Day- Part Two

For part two of the countdown to Mother's Day, I wanted to focus on moms-to-be. With a baby on the way, these ladies definitely need a little pampering before the big day. Here are a few gift ideas...

A cool baby sling made from Missoni fabric...

(Photo: Bronwen Hand Crafted on Etsy)

 Cute nautical inspired tote...

(Photo: Bayan Hippo on Etsy)

For getting out of dodge after the baby arrives, the essential babysitter checklist...

(photo: Knock Knock)

Personalized hangers with the baby's name (this would also make a perfect shower gift)...

(photo: Lila Frances on Etsy)

A funny card...

(photo: Dessert for Breakfast on Etsy)

Rustic Summer...

I was reading one of my favorite design blogs, Poppytalk the other day and they had posted these awesome images from H&M's Home collection, currently only available on their Swedish site. I love the rustic, bohemian feel for summer and I had to share...

(Photos: H&M)

Countdown to Mother's Day- Part One

With Mother's Day around the corner, I have started thinking about gift ideas for all the mothers in my life. While my mom would probably prefer the latest and greatest power tool, here are a few other ideas...

 

Hand stamped tags for her garden or indoor house plants...

 (photo: hammerman on Etsy)

A funny card...

 (photo: Lost Bridge Design on Etsy)

Some bright and colorful hand towels for the kitchen or bathroom...

 (photo: Mengsel Design on Etsy)

As an alternative to cut flowers which only last a week, maybe a plant or dried flowers...

(photo: Succulents Galore on Etsy)

(photo: Flores Del Sol on Etsy)

A paper cut silhouette of her favorite picture, or a picture of you...

(photo: Papercuts by Joe on Etsy) 

Countdown to Mother's Day- Part 2 coming tomorrow...