Me & Martha {LOVE} Colored Glass Jars

While staying at the Parker last week I was in {L O V E} with these multi-colored glass jars I spotted in the lobby.

So is Martha {Stewart}, because I spotted these gorgeous goodies in this month's Living.

Stunning colors!

Happy Monday Flowers

Loving these flowers in vintage jars and bottles. A nice way to start off the week.
They remind me of some similar photos posted on Chic Coles blog. Would make a fabulous centerpiece at a shower!

Happy Monday (I refuse to give in to the Monday blues!)

image from Martha Stewart Living Magazine.

The Great Outdoors

I love the outdoors. The sun. Blue skies. Though my poor nose is taking quite a beating with my seasonal allergies in full effect. So rather than hiking and camping, I'm more the sit-in-my-backyard-reading-my-Kindle kind of nature girl.

I've been working on my herb garden (aka, slowly killing all the gorgeous herbs we bought at Whole Foods last year.) LOVE this image from Martha Stewart - just a little sharpie on the herb pot helps if go from blah to glam!


This image from Better Homes & Gardens totally brings the outdoors inside -- I am somewhat obsessed with birch logs!
Happy Spring (a-choo!)

Trim by Martha

On Monday (for my 500th post!) I blogged about trim detail on chairs... Martha (as in Martha Stewart) had this great article in her Living magazine - a great selection of trims to think about for pillows, drapery or furniture!

Trims make me swoon. I definitely picked the right profession.

Martha Martha Martha!

As time marches on, Martha Stewart keeps surprising me with how current her art/craft ideas are. I Tivo'd a random episode recently in which Martha and her guest made adorable cocktail ring out of pipe cleaners (check out the how-to on video HERE.) Once I clear out some free time, I'll definitely be making one for myself.

In the March issue of her magazine, Martha featured these GORGEOUS genealogy/family tree charts by My Tree & Me. I think these would make for an awesome out-of-the-box baby shower gift/nursery decor/etc.

I LOVE this one - the colors are so striking. Though with my messy family genealogy (we have not kept the best records of my distant Eastern European ancestors) I might not have enough info to fill in all those name slots.)

These lighter colors would also be great.

For those of us who can't trace our roots TOO far back, this simple geometric one is a great option:

This one would be great in a grouping of other frames

This is a great, hip take on the traditional "family tree"Oh Martha, you're so fine, you're so fine you blow my mind.

You Can Have Your Cake

I have been mildly obsessed with cake stands since I was looking for the PERFECT one to add to my wedding registry a few years ago. I use it every time I entertain - but not once yet for a cake! It's perfect for displaying cupcakes, appetizers, you name it.

Clearly, Martha Stewart understands my obsession - she had this gorgeous photo spread in Martha Stewart Living Feb 2010. She has elevated the humble cake stand to fine art.








Photos by Craig Cutler

Weekend Wish List

My weekend wishlist includes the following goodies:

1. Gorgeous glassware with fabulous storage.
From Martha Stewart Living


2. A weekend retreat to Napa Valley's Auberge du Soleil.
From C Magazine


3. A luxurious bathroom with a chic chaise.
From C Magazine

4. Relief to all those affected by the earthquake in Haiti - skip today's Starbucks latte and give to an organization like the American Red Cross...

Happy Friday! Hope everything on your wishlist (and mine!) can come true.

Knitting Bonanza!

It's raining out (a rarity here in LA), so my brain is focused on all things warm and cozy - hot cocoa, my puppy, pajamas, and knitting. I love this feature in Martha Stewart Living on this fabulous knitting shop, Lion Brand Yarn Studio, in NYC. Knitting seems to have been a passing fad here in LA, I have seen some of my favorite knitting shops close in the past few months... but if you are still interested in getting on the knitting train (and maybe joining in a little guerrilla knitting!) you should definitely check this shop out.

I love the look of walls of beautiful colored yarn.


The bright hues of these yarns are stunning!


They featured the pattern for this beautiful thick and cozy cowl. I would like to add a 25th hour to each day to give me some time to knit this!

Paper Planes

I am in love with these paper sculptures shown in Martha Stewart Living this month... It's part of the show "Slash: Paper Under the Knife" at New York's Museum of Arts and Design. Reason #37 I'm bummed I don't live in NYC.


I went to the museum's website to watch the video for the exhibition (I recommend it!)... Might have to hop on a Virgin America flight to NYC for an inspiration trip!