Things Organized Neatly

Love this new blog I came across recently! It's called "Things Organized Neatly". I think the name pretty much sums up its content. Here is a little sampling, but please go check out the blog for all the interesting imagery.





image purge

I had a lot of images that were been piling up. . . Please enjoy this image purge.










forbes and lomax

First seen on Remodelista, these fixtures and fittings by Forbes and Lomax allow one to minimize the statement that is made by most face plates. By reducing the size of the fixture and using an acrylic faceplate, the wall can still be exposed in all of it's glory.





(I'm not a huge fan of their choice of wallpaper, but the concept is still nice!)

Roost

This photo collection is in response to all of Roost's great images they produce and post for all of us to see! Please take a look and check out the blog for more inspiring food/lifestyle photography.





moss terrarium

Finally made myself a terrarium . . .
It's so simple to do and so nice to have in the apartment! It's cool to own a little slice of earth contained so nicely in a glass jar.

Intel Visual Life - The Sartorialist

just watch the video . . .

ladders in kitchens

For those of you who have seen me in person, know that I am not the tallest of women. Being 5'1" and having a love for high ceilings, especially in kitchens (see recent blog on opening up your kitchen) I have found a love for ladders in the kitchen. Most commonly found in libraries, these ladders can assist people of all sizes to utilize and access all those hard to reach places!

Let's not stop in the kitchen though. A ladder on a track system could be handy in all sorts of different environments!

Enjoy.















Here's an example of the track and ladder system in a bathroom!



[ image sources (in order) the style files, apt #34, chateau & bungalow, the casting dock, apartment therapy, unknown source, my lovely life ]

steer horns

My latest purchase! This weekend I bought these steer horns in cast resin from Restoration Hardware. They were having a sale and I have had my eye on a pair of antlers/skull/horns for quite some time now. Aren't they great?!



the right way to convert a barn into a home

Shed is a Seatlle based firm which was founded on the motto "we design things and we make them". Shed has grown since that motto was coined and now is no longer responsible for all the construction of their designs, but continues to hold strong to these main beliefs:


 " We believe that architecture is a practical art.
    We believe that a pragmatic approach yields progressive design solutions.
    We believe that buildings must use resources wisely.
    We believe that architecture must sustain the way people live, work and play."










[ images via Shed ]

open up your kitchen

If the kitchen truly is the room that people always end up in, why don't we all take the time to make our kitchens the focal point of the house? That is of course IF one has the means to do so.

Nonetheless, enjoy this selection of kitchen elements:

1. Soaring Ceilings: Who needs that extra bedroom or attic space above your kitchen? Gut it out! And allow yourself the freedom this open space offers.


2. Windows, Windows, Windows: If you have the opportunity to add natural light to your kitchen - do it. Free wall to convert into a window? Space above the cabinets that could allow for some windows to let in some light?  . . . Do it.


3. Farmhouse Sinks, Vegetation and a Gazing Window: I myself do not have a dishwasher and love the idea of a huge sink with a great window to gaze out of while washing. Whether you hand wash or machine wash, farmhouse sinks allow to pile in chores of all sorts - a great addition to the kitchen!



[images in order via formations, unknown, signi e sorrisi ]

Citrus Yellow: The color of 2011

"A light yellow color and fresh citrus, and reflect a free spirit, a sense of fun and positive energy. one dominant trend that is “appreciation” and the five trends that originated from this idea. every trend translated into contemporary color palettes. and the ‘color of the year’ that have been selected for this year is ‘Citrus Yellow’, a color that could represent a summary of feelings, behavior, and fashion"


(i totally dig this.) In honor of citrus, I have created a board to express my appreciation: enjoy!



[ 1. The sartorialist (mustard socks)  2. Marc Jacobs Clutch  3. Haus Dip cup  4. South of Market Pendant ]  

breakfast sliders

My husband is a big breakfast guy and loves a good hearty meal in the mornings. Of course most mornings do not allow the time to make these mini poached egg sandwiches - Saturdays, Alex often sits down to a meal such as this.

The sliders consist of:
- buttermilk buscuits
- a poached egg
- sliced tomato
- pastrami
- cheese of choice (in this case sharp cheddar)


Give them a try some time!

[ image via Jesse Newton | Delve ]