Living With Collections.

I was casually reading through the Location Works site and found
this beautiful home. Architecturally, it is nice but what I really love is the amazing collection of unique furniture.
It looks to me that ever single piece has meaning behind it. Pretty, pretty:)

I am a big believer in living with pieces that are personally meaningful and not bought to
be filler, everything in the home should be like family, don't you think?

Lovely and Mysterious.

I'm in love with the mystery of ElleMoss's beautiful photos.
I think I could stare at them for hours:)

Mark Your Calendars!

This weekend I am going from just photographing the Urban Market (here, here and here) to SELLING at the Urban Market!!! I have to admit that I am feeling very nervous. I mean, unlike when I sold my furniture at an antique store or when I write this blog; I will have to be present along with my furniture. I feel like I will exposing myself! The good thing is that I will be there with the lovely Paloma of La Dolce Vita. Hooray for friends!
So, I'm using this post as therapy; I'm talking it out and I'm hoping some of you will come by and offer some support. (If you want to literally support me and buy some stuff that will be very welcome too:) I collect unusual things that catch my eye and that are what else? Very eclectic and off-beat. Okay, I'm taking deep breaths and practicing my faith.
Click here if you aren't familiar with the Urban Market and I hope to see you there!

Gifts For Mama

A Formula For A Great Mother's Day!

1. Add some delicious chocolate.
2. A few favorite flowers
3. Maybe some pretty shoes. (Extra points if you get these right)
4. Most importantly...smiling faces

Hope that helps!
Happy Mother's Day.

These Colors Make Me Happy

The hand painted burnished red on my Hermes cups

My favourite orange T on the weekend



A clear blue sky on a warm day when I am on vacation



The creme on my morning espresso

Live green branches against a white wall

All white bathrooms

Look around you and notice what colors make you happy
and please leave a comment and let me know.

Patricia Gray writes about 'WHAT'S HOT 'in the world of Interior Design, new and emerging trends, modern design,
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Whiter Whites.

Glossy, bright, fresh, and light. I love all those words and they describe this kitchen well! This all white
color scheme is modern and timeless. I can imagine myself making a sparkling pitcher of lemonade along w/ a brightly colored salad in this fun place. Yummy! I wonder if this kitchen would help me lose weight?
Hmmm?

Cinco de Mayo: Tribute To An Amazing Place

Café Tacvba - Dejate Caer
Uploaded by UniversalMusicGroup

Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Click here if you are not familiar with this holiday.
I dedicating this post to the people of Mexico and Mexico City who
have been struck by such a scary situation involving the swine flu. There has
been so much hype (too much if you ask me) around the world, but Mexico
has been the hardest hit. I worry that in the future, people will hold the Mexican
people responsible for this and whatever problems it may cause. In my little way, I
want to remind everyone that no one intentionally caused this and it is just one of those
tragic things in life.
To celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Mexico City, I'm posting my favorite song
performed by my favorite band. I'm also introducing a lot of you to thebest band in the world,
that you weren't familiar with:)
Cafe Tacuba hails from Mexico City, and I love them because their music sounds just
like that amazing city. Its controlled chaos! Energetic, artistic, modern and ancient all
mixed together. Also, despite being talented musicians, they never take themselves to seriously.
That's an important trait while traveling in Mexico. If you've never been to that city, I highly
recommend it (after the flu of course).
Its like no other place in the world. Until then, listen to some Cafe Tacuba tunes and start feeling
it in your bones.

Have A Great Day!!