Selldorf Architects

Love the muted consistency throughout the home. It really allows the landscaping and nature to stand out from the rest of the house. This is the way I think architecture should be; blend in.

All images from Selldorf Architect's site.

A very classy grooming kit. Courtsies of Mjolk

I wish I were a man just so I could have an excuse to buy this shaving kit!
images via Mjolk

Concrete Shaving Kit

Kenton Sorensen Leather Dopp Kitt

Lovisa Nail Brush

Standard Fragrance

Dining

Inspired by these casual, yet modern dining spaces.
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Martha's Vineyard Home Tour

Israel "IZ"

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.
His rendition of somewhere over the rainbow just makes me happy.

. . . too bad the imagery is LAME!

interesting ceilings

Why have a bland dry-walled ceiling when you could have one like this?
That is of course IF one could afford something like this . . . not often the case unfortunately.

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Thinking about making a "wood nook" like this in our den . . .

I'm really liking the light trim and the dark window grill/door

obviously I'm in the mood for cold weather with the chill of these horse images . . .

backyard bliss

a collection a photos gathered as inspiration towards my backyard. . .

(please excuse the lack of sourcing on the below photos)

Really like the idea of creating low decking around a gathering of trees. . . (minus those pillows and potted flowers)

Yes . . .

I love clever, simple products. The ones that make you say, "Yeah, duh. Why didn't someone do that a long time ago?"

First seen on The Designer Pad, these chopsticks double as a spoon! No more picking up the bowl and drinking the broth will be required.

"Frech product designer Aïssa Logerot came up with the exceptional Spoon More, a chopstick and spoon hybrid that makes eating a bowl of your favorite Ramen Noodles or Pho Ga a breeze. When taken apart, the spoon also serves as a small dish for your sauce."

(I really like the packaging too)

work bag for your guy?

I have been trying to find a modern/simple, yet young/professional work bag for my husband. I know that is asking a lot. But I think I've found some! Jack Spade makes these great simple bags for men (or women) which really emody all of the qualities I was looking for. The price tag is hefty, but with something that comes in leather, I'm sure it will last and mature with you.

This one would definitely work for women as well.

too bad I don't have an iphone OR an ipad . . .

This is a repost from Carrie Leber's blog, Public Relations:

"Have you seen House Beautiful’s fab new paint finder app?  ($4.99) The Hearst press department sent this over yesterday and I have to say it’s a very inspired.

According to the press release you can search specific paint colors from brands including Benjamin Moore, Farrow & Ball, Glidden, Ralph Lauren Paint, Sherwin-Williams, and more. Or you can breeze through “Editors’ Picks” for a curated collection from HB editors.  If you don’t see what you want there click on the Color Personality tool to find the hue that fits you best.

App users can save their favorites in “My Paint Box,” where up to four colors can be compared side-by-side.  Paint colors can also be viewed in full screen – a digital version of a paint swatch so users can hold it up and see how it looks before committing to painting the entire wall.

Fantastic!! The only thing I wish is that you could take a snapshot of a fabric swatch or color and have the app match it – but perhaps that’s just up the road."

This tool is way cool. I might just have to buy an apple product now . . .

images via carrie leber pr