fabulous photos

My friend Megan (Megan Mlakar Photography) is a great photographer!

She took these photos of our friend's brother's wedding in Chagrin Falls.

They belong in a magazine!

anna french bees

I've always loved this fun whimsical print called 'Bees' by Anna French.

In the top photo I used the fabric in a girl's bedroom on accent pillows. I've also incorporated in into baby blankets I've made as gifts.

soba with salmon + watercress

This recipe is healthy AND delicious!

INGREDIENTS

Serves 4.

6 ounces salmon fillet, skin removed

8 ounces soba noodles or other flavored pasta

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons minced chives

kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1 1/2 cups watercress

DIRECTIONS

In a straight-sided skillet over medium-low heat, bring 2 inches of water and a pinch of salt to a boil. Gently place salmon in water. Poach at a low simmer until cooked through, about 7 to 8 minutes. Remove and let cool; flake into large pieces.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add soba and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.

In a large bowl, toss soba with buttermilk, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, chives, and salt and pepper to taste. Add watercress and salmon, and gently combine. Serve or refrigerate until ready to eat.

From Whole Living magazine

inspirational interiors

This kitchen is fabulous!

It's light and airy, has a modern feel but yet it's classic.

I wouldn't get tired of it!

This great room is so inviting. It's calming but still has lots of color. The art work is also a great focal point.

Congrats to Turner Davis Interiors.

keys please

Check out these awesome 2 foot tall keys!

You get the idea of scale in the top photo.

Sculpted out of hot glass by John Miller, they are on exhibit

at Riley Galleries.

Definitely worth checking out if you are at Eaton in Woodmere, Ohio.

smitten for kitten heels

My new metallic 'kitten buckle' mary janes from Amy's Shoes.

Also seen in Lucky Magazine!

house+wears

Choose this Marimekko fabric for your house + wear this

Carolina Herrera dress.

jewels + scarves

I love this combination of Chan Luu jewelry

I found in a Calypso ad.

While checking out Chan Luu, I found her lovely silk scarves.

Look at those colors!

(I've got to find a way to have one!)

...and of course it looks fabulous on Reese Witherspoon!

color collections: red, white + blue

This is my first post called color collections!

I find that color trends can be found in all different forms.

Red, white + blue is in honor of September 11. We will not forget.

Click below for links to sources

1. Thomas Pheasant Constellation Mirror,

2. Sammy Seagull Silkscreen Print,

3. Leo Chair,4. Hunter Rain Boots, 5. Epi Leather Key Pouch,

6. Robert Kuo Cloisonne Hua Drum Stool,

7. Walker Cherry Dining Table, 8. Lilly Pulitzer Cha-Cha Chains bedding,

9. Icon Bit Medium Tote, 10. Keep Calm Tote,

11. Wood Box with Lacquer Lid,

12. Tube Top Lamp, 13. Staub Round Cocotte,

14. Jackson Buffet, 15. Star Red Rug by Paul Smith,

16. Alex Upholstered Sofa, 17. Doves Vases

stitched invitations

One of my favorite creative projects...making cards.

Here are some of my recent invitations.

eames hang-it all

Accents of bright pink and red drew me to this space.

(shown in a photo from the former Domino magazine)

I love the clean simple walls and furniture with pops of color.

The most eye catching accessory that ties it all together

is the eames coat rack.

It's always been one of my favorites!

Here's the one I share with my daughter and our abundance of bags!

We got ours at Design Within Reach.

cool letters

I love this kid's space. It's such an unexpected wall color for a play area, but works so well with the colored toys and the yellow striped ceiling.

...and of course my favorite part...the oh-so-cool letters in all different sizes!

As you can see below, I was inspired to do a wall for my daughter's room.

whimsical bird lamp

This VOLIERE DRUM TABLE LAMP from the Conran Shop is too fun! It comes in a pendant and floor lamp as well.

What a fun focal point for a room.