Saturday, May 21, 2011

too cool to not share...

holy moly this is pretty spectacular!  japanese bank designed by architect emmanuelle moureaux.
oh how the chartreuse here coordinates so well with our NEW logo!! :)


pretty colorific if you ask me!
skittle-esque chairs! 
@ night....oooooh!
images from design boom.

coolest bank EVER! without a doubt!
taste the !

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

dining al fresco

well...with the sun finally shining again it has me antsy for my next outdoor dinner party! here's a little inspiration for your next al fresco shindig:

fresh blue and white with a moroccan twist. timesunion.com.
frenchy style...oh la la! bamboo fencer.
modern picnic style @ duchamps in chicago. chicago brunch.
hmmm might have to make this a stop on my x-country roadtrip next week!!
open air tea party perfection! hgtv.
mis-matched and fab! orchard dining. homestead revival.
feast amonst the oranges. garden-fresh flowers! sfgirlbybay.
cheers to sunshiny outdoor feasting in the garden with lovely company!
 tosh

Friday, May 13, 2011

etsy is the bestie!

some recent finds on etsy.

vintage yellow jar. brightwall vintage.
lamp made from motorcycle parts. betsy ryaland.
handmade reclaimed kitchen island/table.  bone yard fabs.
oak stump. real wood works.
map ca. 1901. vintage paper works.
you all have a FABULOUS weekend!
xo l+f

Thursday, May 12, 2011

knotty is nice

love the rustic/nautical look of rope accents...
rope-edged frame. from mtz workshop.
top right of room-rope mirror. from elle decor featured on no. four eleven.
awesome texture on this basket woven rope pillow. from palecek.
1970s french cube ottoman/table. featured on subida del sol.
rope shelves! from style of design.
ok another rope shelf...love this idea! from pink postcard.
make your own! step-by-step instructions from my home ideas 


what a perfect way to display all my design books and misc. accessories! ill be off scouring for driftwood and old rope :)
 tosh

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

reflect

natural inspiration...
https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=d318989481&view=att&th=12fdbad5642e3e40&attid=0.1&disp=thd&realattid=1368455240688336896-1&zw
photo from a recent trail run in nicasio.  water was unbelievably still and created an impressive reflection of the landscape.  what a spot to reflect on life :)

some unique upcycled mirror pieces for your reflection:
vintage window-turned mirror. perfect for a bathroom. from pandemonium.
antique frame becomes unique accent mirror.  from etsy: the golden nest.
1890s french door mirror. ooh la la! from etsy: bohemian chic design.
didn't know a mirrored headboard could be so classy... ;) from plush palate.
antique european villa mirrored doors. so gorgeous! from eloquence.
old door into mirror.  from decorating ideas made easy.  do-it-yourself instructions here!!
reflect your beauty!
 tosh

Monday, May 9, 2011

designed. sealed. delivered.

my wonderful friend ALINA,over at WYLDE DESIGNS sent me a link to these neat little wooden envelopes from SPOON SISTERS, one of my favorite sites for online gift purchases! 
alina knows me well....these one of a kind, design it yourself, standard sized wooden envelopes are so fun!
and i don't know about you, but i loooove getting mail! how fun would it be to receive a handmade wooden envelope... even if the note inside just says "hello", i'm okay with that! 
 xo shanners

Friday, May 6, 2011

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

abode is where the ♥ is

spent my sunshiny day off in half moon bay yesterday and stumbled upon an amazing lil design shop, abode.  so many cool re-purposed pieces, upcycled goods, and unique accessories.  awesome inspiration for l+f!







visit abode.

enjoy this beachin' sun-filled day!
 tosh

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

bolefloor

 oh i wish i could remember who to give credit to for sharing this unique tongue and groove flooring, isn't it lovely?! BOLEFLOORS are beautiful, durable, naturally curved, and follow the true grain of the wood...
 

Monday, May 2, 2011

farmhouse chic

yesterday i had the pleasure of embarking on a spontaneous coastal/agricultural adventure with a gal pal.  started just north of sf and drove up the winding scenic coastline; stopping in pt. reyes for a cup o' joe, bodega for a barefoot run on the beach, pomo canyon for a magical (not to sound TOO cheesy) trail run, and guerneville for an unforgettable meal.  body + mind are feelin' REAL good.  love the coastal countryside!!

inspired by farms:




above images: apartment therapy.



above images: country living.


easy breezy farm-style living.
 tosh