Why I Love Snake Plants

Aside from the succulent, the snake plant (aka mother-in-law's tongue) is my absolute favorite plant for the home. Not only is it a beautiful sculptural addition to any empty corner or side table, it's also incredibly easy to take care of- tolerant of low light levels and irregular watering. As a matter of fact, during winter it only needs to be watered every couple of months! This is definitely the selling point for me, as I have notoriously dreadful luck with keeping plants alive. I also read that NASA found the snake plant to be one of the best plants for improving indoor air quality... I can only imagine how snazzy it would make a space shuttle interior look ;)

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The Marion House Book - Home Tour

I love a good house tour... like this one from the beautiful blog The Marion House Book. It has all the elements that get me excited about a home- a little vintage, great pops of color and a ton of personality. Click on any of the images below to read interviews of home owners Sarah Keenleyside and Jesse Boyer. So many inspiring ideas!!

Bringing the Green Indoors

Love these sweet tips (& photos) from the blog A Beautiful Mess! As I'm notorious for having a black thumb, so I highly recommend visiting her blog to read up on how to take care of various types of household plants :) Check out the entire post HERE!

1. Choose the right containers!

2. Air Plants!

3. Succulents

4. House Plants

5. Groupings

Sally England: Modern Macramé

I have a deep appreciation for all things vintage. Doilies, knobs, buttons and lace, these are a few of my favorite things! But, not everyone is as excited about raiding Grandma's attic as I am. That said, I realize how hard pressed I may be to convince some folks that vintage macramé is actually pretty cool. However, I can confidently share Sally England's work, and announce from the mountain tops that this textile is making a comeback!! Seriously! Look at how she has used macramé to create a room-dividers, headboards, suspended art, plant-hangers and even lampshades! It's absolutely beautiful and even contemporary looking. Vintage-inspired, More Design Please approved!

House Tour: Austin Modern Comfort

Like so many others out there in the blogging world, I just love to browse around Apartment Therapy for design inspiration. You get to peak into the lives of people who don't necessarily care for streamline decor, and have unique solutions for everyday interior design. Today I'm sharing a home I found on A.T. that has the kind aesthetic I've been known to fall hard for- the perfect blend of vintage and modern. In the article, owners Sam and Anne explain that modern decor can translate to cold and uninviting. But, this house is anything but that! With help from their adorable pooch Vizsla, they accomplish designing a comfortable yet modern space. By using newer big-ticket pieces like furniture and appliances, and mixing in fresh vintage accessories for added character, it's that perfect balance of old, new, whimsical and contemporary. But I have to admit, I think they're best accessory by far is Vizsla :)

Photo Display: Anne McElwain

I just LOVE this idea from photographer Annie McElwain's inspiring blog. Using this oversized frame gives these tiny individual photos a greater sense of presence- not to mention its a beautiful way to display her work from over the years. Isn't it refreshing seeing printed photography? Most of us just upload them onto our computers and forget about them--- so seeing physical photos is a kind of sweet nostalgic thing. I love the soft color palette too... very pretty and goes with her space so well!

And a few other inspiring images and collections found in her home and work space.

Fjeldborg: Inspired Future Home

I'm kind of obsessed with her house. I may not be able to read a word that she writes- but the photography speaks for itself. Just gorgeous. Wouldn't be suprised if she's a stylist for Ikea or something along those lines... VIA Fjeldborg.

Kilim in the Home

 I've always been a fan of Kilim prints- usually on bags and accessories, but I've never seen it used so well in a home. Leave it to the creative director of Commune design, Roman Alonso, to have the most amazing looking bohemian home. It's warm and inviting, and doesn't sacrifice any sense of masculinty in doing so. Everything from the dark wood to the scattered artwork on the floors has "my style" written all over it. See the full interview on House Beautiful HERE.

Come On In!

Hello hello, and welcome to my home! Today I'm going to take you on a tour of my humble abode. I used my little Casio camera, so these shots are by no means professional, but you'll get the idea. You can check out my new Flickr photostream to get the full tour!