Bungalow5's got new goods...

Just in case you haven't seen these new items, thought you should know some new stuff has been added over at Bungalow5...take a peek!!

Brigitte 3 drawer table, available in light blue, black and white. I'm torn between this new style and the 3 drawer Jacqui for our Master...

Marco Console, similar style is also offered in a side table too!

A four drawer version of Jacqui table, measures 40" wide x 20" deep x 32" high

++You can purchase through Tonic Home, check out their site for Bungalow5 and more++

Me + Bike = Happy Weekend!

Yup, that's it, I'm getting a bike! Really, I've been telling everyone that I'm going to start biking to work...I mean why not! For exercise, for fresh air...and to bypass the pump, it just makes sense. I'm only 4 miles each way to work (not that close but not too far) ...which makes me believe I can do it...but people are surprised by it. "You on a bike!" or better yet, my mom said "Yeah right honey!"

(via CopenhagenCycleChic)

But, they don't know how chic biking can be...see that could be me up above, with my boots on and a basket full of goodies riding around the city!! So I've been on the hunt for cute city bikes and really anything that catches my eye...here's what I've found so far:

This Skeppshult Ladies Bike has a nice classic look to it and includes a basket...this could be in the running I think!!

But, I couldn't help myself when I saw this Gucci Bike, made special for this Summer's 2008 Olympics in Bejing...it's perfect in all red, I would go everywhere on this thing, but then again with it's price tag ($3,420) it might just end up being an indoor bike...

This is a Jorg and Olif Bike, modified for U.S. conditions...apparently their first two customers were stylish celebs Chloe Sevigny and “Splash” star Daryl Hannah. (Sourced from BikePortland.org)

And then there's the cute Cynthia Rowley beach cruiser, with it's aged leather accents (and classic bell)...it comes in pink, green, and blue. I think this would make a good city bike too!!

This red beauty is called "One Fine Lady" from Velorbis...great color options, styles and even better are all the accessories!!
And already since my post a few hours back, two readers suggested I take a look at the Electra bikes, cute and moderately priced...on REI I found this Amsterdam Classic Cruiser above....so cute, and only $600

So, do you bike to work? Just started (because of gas prices) or always have??
Or just plain don't ride a bike, I wanna know...

NIBA rug crush...

Maybe you're familiar with NIBA and their gorgeous rugs and maybe you're not...well they have been showing up in magazines much more so recently, for their modern eclectic designs and dramatic palettes.

The Dragonscale rug shown above, is on my "must have" list...

The Belair rug is another one I was immediately drawn too, for it's animal print inspired design...but who's picking favorites!!

Among the recent press, Vogue Living did a spread on Doug and Gene Meyer's and their recent additions to the NIBA collection...whose designs were inspired by a recent stay in Morocco and their fascination with rich color and texture...

From Gene's collection, the Crossroads rug shown above...a play on color combos and different piles to add depth...

I could see this rug in so many schemes, it showcases nicely above in a Miami home...

Then from the same collection, this Try-Angular rug, taking almost every color from the rainbow...

There are so many more rugs featured on their site, be sure and check them out...any of these make your favorite's list too?!?!

*all images and information from NIBA's website

The Happy Chic contest...

That's right ladies and gents..."PointClickHome and Jonathan Adler are on hunt for the happiest and chicest home in America!"


So if you think you've got the look check out this link for details on the Happy Chic contest...I know you wouldn't want to pass up a chance to win $2500 to Jonathan Adler stores!!!

A shade of green...

Why not green? I don't know...why not though! I think everyone has color's that they tend to use...for me it's whites, yellows, and blues. But, stepping out of my comfort zone today, I'm thinking green and how versatile it can be...vibrant, lots of colors pairing options than you'd think weren't possible too, so here's some inspiration for some fun shades of green...

(Domino)

My favorite pairing, green with orange...I just can't get enough of these two!!

(O at Home)

Green can be feminine and pretty, but in a way that is suitable for both sexes...

(Rooms to Inspire)

I love how this room pairs two similar shades of green to create a subtle contrast between the walls and trim...

(House Beautiful)

Blogger Brown Turtleneck Sweater was thinking of painting her office this green when she saw this feature in House Beautiful...

(House and Garden)

Green pairs great with other shades of greens, this simple rustic room is a perfect example...

(House and Garden)

(House Beautiful)

A great idea for a small space, create an impact with a pear green and white stripe like shown above...

(California Home and Design)

A shade of green with a tint of blue, combos great with reds as well...

(Domino)

Always a favorite is Nick Olsen's apartment, where he pairs it nicely with black and white accents...

(Domino)

Here again in a small space, Domino demonstrates how color can make a bold statement...and why not green!!

(Elle Decor)

Green, can be elegant too...this is a perfect example!!

**I just wanted to say Thanks to Terri over at the Washington Post for the mention this week!!**

---And check out This is Glamorous for a lovely Summer "Green" post---

For your furry friend...

Check out this great "Doggy" paper from Whimsy Press...

I found them when I stopped into House Martin blog today...so cute right?!?

Ask and I shall tell...

I've been tagged...by my friend Katiedid, and from one Kate to another...thanks a bunch:) So in the spirit of this Friday, I thought I'd partake in a Q & A, and offer up some tid bits about moi!!

1)What did you do 10 years ago?

Let's see 10 years ago...I was riding an Ojek in Bandung Indonesia (fastest taxi service), drinking lots of Chai Tea (before Starbucks new what it was), going to weird discotheques (sorry Dad, I was young and stupid) with poorly done American band covers, and sampling every other bit of their culture I could get my hands on...

(lighting fast transportation...)

2)Five items on your to-do list today?

1. Figure a way to get out of Jury Duty, some way...some how!!

2. Call mother to tell her to pick up her naughtily Jack Russell I've been babysitting for a week...

3. Buy treat's for the retired neighbor lady that so kindly volunteered to walk our dog daily...

4. Furniture budget for the house...what am I getting and how much is that going to drain our wallets..

5. Start painting the Living/Dining Room walls the new color I picked out...

3)Snacks I enjoy...

All...yes, I'll take that aisle to go thank you very much...I love popcorn especially, and manage to some how have a bag every night!!


4)What would you do if you were a billionaire?

Buy every house next door to Oprah's and be that annoying neighbor that brings over homemade baked goods, and has a knack at making her late for work (like my neighbor Jim does to me)...and I'd say things like: "Hey girl, you on your wait to work...I'll be watching!!" or "Tell Stedman I said hi, let me know when you want to get together"...


5)Places I would live...

Oprah's house...Well, I'd live anywhere, but places I'd like to live is a whole other story, but a...

----A large flat in all the major cities...London, Paris, NY, SF...would suffice----

(Madonna's Flat in London)

So, now I've got to tag some people back to participate as well...let's see...how about:

• More Ways to Waste Time
• Studio Annetta
• Coco + Kelley
• House and Life

Oh, and Happy Friday!!

Horchow sale, and I caved...

So, every morning I go through my emails and click/delete for 10 minutes...but out of the corner of my eye today I saw one that said: "Entire Horchow site 20% off for 1 day only..."


And I caved, I caved like they were waving a chocolate cupcake in front of my face at a Weight Watchers meeting...and I bought the Porcupine Mirror I've been lusting after. I never really wanted to spend full price on it, and so that was that, and it should be at my house in a few weeks...


I'm going to put it above my fireplace, once I put the new paint color on the walls...and hopefully it's everything I've ever wanted and more!! Check out the sale though, before it ends...

(Elle Decor/Jan/Feb '06)

I'm just getting the one, but a pair could work nicely too! In the home of John Dransfield and Geoffrey Ross (of Dansfield and Ross) they paired the two above like a work of art to balance nicely in the room...

Summer greetings...

I've been looking to switch out the wreath on my front door to something more Summery, and the one below has really been growing on me, so I just thought I'd share...

Seashell Wreath at William Sonoma

So much "Moor"...

It seems like you can't open up a magazine these days with out being swept half way across the world...to places full of color and life! Different cultures and their styles have great influence on today's designers...and this is why it's gracing the pages of your favorite reads almost every month...

Featured on the cover of House Beautiful back in Nov. '07, this bedroom designed by Robyn Bell, has a nice blend of light airy fabrics and rich woods, not to mention the "Moorish" inspired frieze on the walls...

Taking you from Florida to Morocco, this bathroom ties the client's favorite colors blue and white to a perfect fit with the rest of the home's design...

Browsing through Rooms to Inspire, this quaint outdoor escape (by Martyn Lawrence-Bullard) caught my attention...it seems very achievable even in the smallest of backyards. Featuring rich fabrics, lanterns and vintage Moroccan finds through out...

A 18th century Moroccan home of Caitlin and Samuel Dowe-Sandes gets a major makeover, including in handmade tiles by Popham Design, refinished furniture that contrasting nicely with the white walls...there's some fun symmetry going on here too!

And each room in the home, has the same unique mixture of modern and vintage finds, making this a perfect feature in this year's April issue of Elle Decor...

Katie Ridder who's been popping up in magazine after magazine, has distinct design influences from her many travels, here this girl's bedroom featured March of this year in Elle Decor showcases lively bold prints in unique cutouts...

Then featured again this month, Ridder clearly mixes it up with Indian textiles, Moroccan poufs with Scandinavian Modern chairs (in another home design)...demonstrating how easily these pieces work together!!

A similar design approach was used, with her clients daughter's room, isn't so cute?? I wish my room had been like this growing up...

Taking it the bath, simple lines but bold colors can make an impact and actually be calming...featured in an Elle Decor spread back in March 05, featuring "great baths that evoke worlds within rooms..."

Featured again in Rooms to Inspire, another great outdoor escape designed by Lawrence-Bullard, who decorates a patio with an array of vintage lanterns and antique pillows...

Care for a Moroccan bath...Sig Bergamin uses antique tiles on his terrace's whirlpool, inspired by his many trips to North Africa, featured in Elle Decor/So Chic book...

Notice anything similar to the bathroom featured above...well, it's the same Floridian home actually (I didn't catch that till I took another look at the exterior shots featured)...but a few years prior, with a different designer (Robert Couturier), and featured in Elle Decor ('05).

This room here designed by Stephen Di Renza (featured in Elle Decor/April '06), takes the bright colorful approach that I often envision in my head when I think "Morocco"...


Even subtle inspiration can turn into a big impact, I love this blue hand blown glass chandelier in Sarah Jessica Parker's weekend home, designed by Eric Hughes and featured in Elle Decor/October '05...

Designer's and their foreign intrigue has left me wanting "Moor", what about you? Too much of a good thing, of loving these worldly influences gracing your favorite design magazines??