in pursuit of pendants

Pendant lighting doesn't have to be ho-hum or look so utilitarian. 
Make all those plumbing fixtures, stone counter tops. and appliances sparkle 
with some shining jewels - artful and decorative pendants 
that add pizazz to kitchens, bars and other work spaces. 

1. Etched Bottle Pendant Light, Anthropologie

2. Hubbardton Forge

3. Globe Pendant, West Elm

4. Aqua Gumdrop Pendant, Serena & Lily

5. Small Meurice Pendant, Jonathan Adler

6. Lotus Flower Chandelier, Viva Terra

7. Industrial Mercury Pendant, West Elm

8. Charles Nickel Chandelier, Crate&Barrell

9. Hoyne Pendant, Crate&Barrell

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artist: jennifer mercede

 This painting by Jennifer Mercede immediately caught my eye 
the other day at Simpatico.
I love her whimsical designs + fun festive colors.

If you're in Chagrin Falls, check out Simpatico in person, 
It's a great shop full of unique furniture + accessories. 

'Garden of Paint and Color' Original Mixed Media Acrylic Painting 30" x 30"

More great paintings I found on Jennifer's web site...

(click on title to link)

'New Friend' Original Mixed Media Acrylic Painting, 24" x 24"

 'Go for a Swim' 4" x 6"

'Texture'

welcome 2012!

Happy New Year!

Lucky me...I got to spend it with my husband and daughter

on Siesta Key Beach in Florida.

Taken with iPhone's Hipstamatic app

west side market

Today we headed down to Cleveland's West Side Market.

Such an awesome place, I've vowed to get there more often.

Here I am, shopping away.

 Full of fine meats + seafood, fresh vegetables, baked goods, 

dairy, cheese products + even fresh flowers.

Check it out here.

bright colors: inspired by kermit the frog

We just went to the new Muppet Movie.
I saw Kermit the Frog in a new light...for the great color combo he is!
Got neutral?

Add color!
Inspired by Kermit.

1.  Southampton Rug, Jonathan Adler
2.  Henri Matisse "La Gerbe"
3.  Letter Pillows, Jonathan Adler
4.  Boka Persimmon Table Lamp, Crate&Barrel
5.  Barrington Sofa, Crate&Barrel
6.  Red + Natural Zebra Pillow, Jonathan Adler
7.  Esme Bruno Table, Crate&Barrel
8.  Adele Barrel Chair, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
9.  Moroccan Pouf, Jonathan Adler
10.  Olin Rug, Crate&Barrel
11.  Gava Vase, Crate&Barrel
12. Bromley Rug, Crate&Barrel
13.  Curvee Shelf, House Eclectic
14.  Round Lacquered Boxes, The Container Store
15.  Warhol Untitled 1954, Room&Board 
16.  Slim Desk Lamp, Crate&Barrel
17.  Pink Lemon Pillow, Jonathan Adler
18.  Parsons Twin Bed, Room&Board
19.  Marimekko Unikko Red + White Pillow, Crate&Barrel
20.  Chevron Throw, Jonathan Adler
21.  Eames Molded Plastic Rocker, Design Within Reach
22.  Moroccan Leather Pouf, Serena & Lily

color collections: black (FRIDAY)

World Map Pillow, Ferm

Industrial Pendant, West Elm

Hadley Bench, Oly

ipad 2, apple

Women's Merino Sweater Coat, Patagonia

Reindeer Doormat, West Elm

Stuart Weitzman 'Mainline' boot, Nordstrom

Zig Zag Rug, West Elm

turn back the clocks

Daylight savings is here.

What will you do with your extra hour?

Primary Clock by David Weatherhead + GOODD, Thorsten Van Elten

Nelson Ball Clock, Design Within Reach

Wall Clock Green Apple Tree Recycled Book, Etsy

Alessi Fratelli Campana Blow Up Wall Clock, All Modern

New Happy Hot Dog Doxie Dachshund USA Wall Clock, Etsy