A few months back I posted some inspiration I had collected for my son’s 1st birthday party. Well, fast forward to now and we are just two days away from the party. I have stuck to my original idea, WYATT’S CIRCUS. We are converting the living/ dinning room into a big top. My hope is [...]
1 Comment. Continue Reading...finally got out to Oakland to see the Buechler’s new home. such a sweet suprise to see their vintage finds in a cozier space. you may remember their Oakland Loft i shared with you a few months ago. it was the first ‘walk-thru’ i ever featured on the BD Blog. liz & [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...So this afternoon while Wy-guy was taking an unexpected loooong nap I photographed some of my favorite moments en mi casa. Starting in my bedroom is a Stanley Boxer we inherited after Ryan did the tile at a local gallery/ frame shop Smith Anderson North in San Anselmo, Ca. Second photo is of our [...]
1 Comment. Continue Reading...I love Todd Selby. I was first introduced to Todd’s first book, The Selby is In Your Place, in May 2010 when it showed up on the shelves of Anthropologie where I work. I couldn’t put the thing down. I am not a big book buyer but if the books every flipping page is glorious [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...My name is elise, and I have a chair problem. I buy chairs I don’t need. I have chairs in storage, chairs in every room, chairs in the garage, chairs in the backyard. it’s a problem. Part of the problem is that they all need work. Primarily reupholstery, and some finishing. sigh. anyway – I [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...I was out on a walk with the baby and thinking about a post I am working on…about decorating a home in a particular style… and then i opened my door and saw this. i call this style “nouveau bebe” sheesh. there was one cute moment though: gotta love the vintage pram with the babycare [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...I am REALLY excited about the new candles from Modern Alchemy, the scents, the packaging all scream sophisticated luxury. With a Victorian (Edwardian?)/ Gothic edge these make amazing gifts. I mean, if you want to get me a gift… the History Lesson Gift Set would be a great choice. (hint hint) Check out these gorgeous [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...I’ve been lusting after these Oromono pillows ever since the first time I saw them. They so sophisticated and chic I want to build a whole room around them. I love how they combine masculine and feminine elements , it makes them perfect for a Master Bedroom. One of the things I feel really strongly [...]
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