the farmhouse sink...

i love the farmhouse sink...probably b/c it has that vintage feel that i am constantly going back to. i can't help it, it totally gets me. there are so many choices out there when it comes to this deep utilitarian sink basin. believe me, i just spent my afternoon yesterday and then again last night, trying to decide on the right one for a job i am working on. there are so many sizes out there. we have found that it is really important to know exactly which farmhouse sink you are going to use when you start the "kitchen designing process"....this is especially true if you are going to use a vintage one. and the quality of the product varies a lot according to the vendor (we weren't very pleased w/ one we just put into a kitchen this week). plus, you have to keep in mind that many of them taper at the bottom- generally this is found in the ones made from porous fireclay. just a little info i thought i would pass along in case any of you are in the market for a fab farmhouse sink!

hot meets hotter...

outdoor furniture has risen to a whole new level and janus et cie has taken it there. fear not any of you out there who are over the "traditional outdoor look" b/c dedon's super fabulous outdoor collection is just drooling w/ style!! can a girl please get a fruity drink w/ an umbrella in it while i sit in the orbit and soak up the tropical rays...gosh, if only i had a pool and an unlimited bank account....

axel vervoordt

after a SUPER fun weekend spent w/ my best friends, i needed some down time to say the least!! i was flipping through my pile of magazines that arrived while i was gone and was reading an article on darryl carter (love him) and who inspires him. i decided to google axel vervoordt, who darryl quotes as loving for his "dexterity". i am amazed by the beauty on his website. the pictures are breathtaking. i too can understand why one would admire such work....

Road Trip!!!

i'm off for a weekend of fun w/ my best friends and i just can't get there soon enough. i woke up 3 x's last night and finally got up at 6:00 b/c i couldn't stand it anymore. i got the baby up as well b/c i will be missing her this weekend- my husband could have killed me for this since he is in charge of her!! we are having a bachlorette party at the beach...although i dread the thought of having to put on a bathing suit, i can sacrifice the pain to be w/ these friends. have a wonderful weekend!!!!!

steven sclaroff

he had me at one click...the second his homepage appeared on my computer screen, i was smitten. he is an interior designer and a store owner who takes great pride in american and european vintage finds. he is not afraid to change the appearances of the pieces he brings into the shop to suit his style...and from what i can see, he shouldn't be b/c he obviously has outstanding taste! find out more about the master mind here or check out his inventory on 1st dibs...

wallpaper tile

ever wonder where tom scheerer gets that amazing tile for his beach kitchen backsplashes- cuban tropical tile. they have a gallery full of amazing custom made products. because each tile is hand made, you are truly able to customize the tile by selecting your own colors and pattern. i am sure you are thinking that its got to be expensive to do this but a 12 x 12 is about $7 per tile. not too shabby for something that is so visually stunning and unique to your home!

now that is a toliet....

talk about some bling! the miniloo is sure to be a conversational piece in any home.... and as always, luxury never comes cheap! she's real cute though!