Saying So Long to Summer

Today I'm feeling a little nostalgic for summer already. We're only four days into fall and I already miss summer! Maybe because I was out of town almost every weekend, I didn't hardly get to relax and enjoy it this year? I do love opening the windows at night, putting on the first sweater of autumn, and oh how I love wearing boots! But for my last summer "hoo-rah" I went to Maine Cottage today and spotted these adorable pillows. I can definitely see these working well in the beach house of my dreams!

Trend: Industrial Lighting

Everywhere I've been looking lately, I've seen very simple, industrial style pendant lights. I love them! Especially in kitchens, light this one from Urban Archaeology that incorporates a pot rack:

Of course I'll probably never be able to afford that! But that style is everywhere! This one from Circa Lighting is cute too:

As is the one from Restoration Hardware with a nice glass element:

AND this one from Pottery Barn that is a little more rustic:

My Favorite Chair

I love Victoria Hagan but my favorite piece of furniture in her line has always been the Wainscott Chair. I find it so elegant and dramatic but still very classic. One of the great dilemnas of my life is how I will ever decorate a home (when I eventually have one) because I am drawn to so many differnt styles of furniture and art but I still like my furniture to "match" in some way. I think what I love most about this chair is that I could see it working well with a variety of different styles - cottage-y to contemporary to traditional. I WILL own it... one day...

Jan Showers

I'm loving Jan Showers right now. She is an interior designer out of Dallas, Texas. Her furniture designs perfectly illustrate my style- freshly updated classics and clean lines.

This is the Daphne Chair- the clear acrylic legs are a unique touch and I love the contrasting piping. Plus it is green... my favorite! Well, my favorite right now at least!

The Loop Chair - very Barbara Barry-ish
The Eliza Table - Simple, elegant and just perfect!!!

Daniele Tete-a-tete

Coco Dining Chair - I'm always drawn to circles for some reason!

I am also in total agreement with her list of peeves:

"• fake flowers

• Excessive collecting which always creates clutter…I am a collector of certain things, but hope I know when to stop or store.
• Painting rooms in acidic, overly bright colors for shock value…who can live in these rooms for long?
• Trends --- I have never believed in following trends…decorating is too expensive…keep it timeless is my credo."