Kilim Fever

What is it about old and faded rugs that really gets me going? I truly have no idea. They are so romantic in an Orientalism/English Patient/souk-bazaar/Salaambo sort of way... Clearly I need more rugs in my house. Maybe something to jazz up our "Home Depot Barfed Here" bathroom.

Sunken Garden Pools in my Tuscan Villa

So, when I discover a random pile of money under my mattress and decide to do the "Year in Provence" or "Under the Tuscan Sun" thing and take some time off from work, buy a charmingly run-down villa somewhere in Europe, and renovate the whole property into a magnificent vacation home, I'd really like to have a sunken garden pool installed somewhere on the property. (Of course this diamond-in-the-rough villa comes with a few acres, an old stable and a vineyard). Being open and friendly, I will make friends with the  quirky but friendly neighbor Jacques (or Gianni) who will just happen to be able to help me source some local stone, help me dig up a previously undiscovered artesian well and just so happens to have a cousin who is an artisan bricklayer. And, voila! this is what we'll have:

or maybe something like this:

or:

It will be great. I really look forward to the sitting on the terrace (or terrazo) with JJ, drinking some of our own vineyard's wine (not great, but definitely palatable) and watching our kids splash around in the pool we (okay, Jacques/Gianni and his cousins Alphonse/Alfredo) put in with our bare hands. Now, I just need to start looking for that money...

Were you born in a barn?

Nope. But, I'd love to live in this converted stable:

From Urban Turf (super cool, check it out), here is a delivery stable converted in 2006. Bowling alley lanes as countertops? Me likey. (Reminds me of Alembic Bar's use of Kezar stadium benches as a bar top.) Click the link above to see more photos and to read the full article or go on a virtual tour HERE.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: beautiful.

Black Trim? I'm Intrigued...

(Image via Apartment Therapy.)

Honeymoon's over! Back to work...er blogging!

Okay, I swore to my loyal readership (Hi Mom!) that I would start posting on my blog once the craziness of the wedding was over. So, expect more regular posts from now on. JJ is going to help me organize my photos so that I can easily share some neat stuff...from OUR home.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Navarro. (Um, how weird is that?)



Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - A great place to honeymoon. Beautiful with A LOT of cool things to do and see.

Oh, and in case you wondered...

I'd love to do this in a pass-thru hallway:


(Imagae via Desire to Inspire.)

It's been a while...43 days to be exact.

My blog has been on vacation. Mostly because I wish that I were on vacation. More posts soon...honest.

(Image from Meyer Davis Studio, NYC)

Elle Interior Sweden

I don't understand a single word in any of the articles, but man oh man, does the website for the Swedish version of Elle Interior magazine have the sweetest photographs. If you want to be inspired, you must visit THIS website. Maybe my friend Malin will help translate for you. :)




(Images via Elle Interior Sweden)

Ta-da!

I Got 6 Hans Wegner Wishbone CH24 Chairs! (Okay, so they are knock-offs, but I don't care. I love them.) They are a design classic and I am so excited to have them. It's a tight squeeze in our small dining area, but I'm thinking long term. Big farm table and lots of friends for dinner. If you want to know more, please read all about designer Hans Wegner HERE. Pretty cool.


(Image via hivemodern.com)

So excited...

because I got myself a (very) early birthday present, courtesy of my dear friend Craig(slist). I'll post actual photos later. Until then, here are some hints...


(Imaga via LivingEtc.)




(Image via LivingEtc.)


(Image via Ochre.com)




(Image via DesiretoInspire)

So, can you guess what I got?