sea foam & brass.

It's been a while since I've been inspired. Sad, but true. Hawaii kick started me back on track, and Pinterest always helps me along, but for whatever reason an early morning rendezvous with boyfriend and some friends to Half Moon Bay, with Birdie in tow, this morning brought me back.  Something about the dense, white, foggy air was peaceful and mysterious. Sort of clearing in an odd way. And it got my creativity flowing. Anyway, if I were to buy beach front property in the misty coastal haze in Half Moon Bay TODAY, it would involve the following...

1. twin fin for the wall (& sharky waters) 2. ocean tonal geometric fabric 3. the worlds dreamiest wave architecture 

4. brass casters 5. beautifully designed bubble bath (TokyoMilk) 6. elm bowls 7. brass & aqua pendant

*all found here.

PS. Can it be summer already? 

The crisp air is refreshing, but I want a warm breeze & full trees!

rich mahogany.

In case you needed some inspiration for your yhatt, that you'll be sharing with only the manliest of men, who has only the utmost taste for all things that coordinate with "many leather bound books" ...I've got you covered.

1. brian elston abstract 2. norwell light 3. arteriors brass lamp 4. modern modular sectional
5. west elm pebble table 6. dash & albert rug 7. ikea buffet 8. jamali garden brass vases

got navajo?

I am in the process of working with my dear friend Lindsay on a redo of her and her man's living room. They already have a decent vibe going on reflecting a 'hunterly' style. Yeah, Jared is one of those types... and although such actions make me squirm, he's a totally rad guy, so I'll forgive him. (; Anyway, get to the point? Right. To marry Lindsay's love for the Native American style, and Jared's tree stumped, elk busted collection... I've collected some accessorizing options. And I'll let you have a looksie because I like you too.

1. glass table lamp 2. antler print 3. galvanized canisters 4. woven basket 5. gold infused vases
6. diy belt stool 7. ikat drapery fabric 8. ikat throw pillows 9. brindle cowhide

bubbles.

1. Give Up- Postal Service 2. Groundworks fabric 3. Arteriors mirror 4. Wisteria fish globe
5. Arteriors wall frond 6. Zoya polish 7. Wisteria rug 8. West Elm bottle carrier 9. Marine light

I NEED SUMMER.

un-birthday.

I need to get outside. Rain rain, go away.

1. west elm pitcher 2. designers guild wallpaper 3. cb2 planters 4. tulip table
5. ikea sheepskin 6. west elm plates 7. wishbone chair

saltwater room.

The Saltwater Room is one of my most favorite songs by Owl City. Although you may only know a single or two from the radio, I'll vouch that he is definitely purchase worthy. That said.. this board was inspired while listening to this goodness...

"With your ear to a seashell you can hear the waves, in underwater caves, as if you actually were inside a saltwater room. ...time together is just never quite enough, when you and I are alone I've never felt so at home."


1. Groundworks fabric 2. CB2 vase 3. Stylehive ring 4. Jocelyn Warner wallpaper
5. Anthropologie swimsuit 6. West Elm tumblers 7. Tozai decor 8. Bentwood bench

Listen for yourself:

replacements.

You know. There was a moment when I was about to go gung-ho on our apartment and replace all of the items that I had not loved.. you know, initial wedding registry gifts, quick fixes, items that were needed and the lowest cost was the only concern. And I didn't do it. I'm actually glad I didn't. Whaa? I'll explain.
Well, in the last 4 years I have learned not only my style, but we actually now have NEED to replace some of these things. More specifically, 98% of the reason for making the change NOW has to do with Hippo and his mouth. Yes, his crazy cute wrinkly face has wreaked havoc on a few select items. The other end is also guilty of doing some damage. I'm glad I didn't make the switch a few months ago when I had the itch, because luckily the items needing replacing are the ones Hippo has decided to add his 'character' to. Namely the media cabinet, the bedroom drapes, and kitchen rug. The other items have just been on my list anyway.

1. I have some beautiful linen fabric I've been saving for drapes. I've been waiting for a sewing machine, and am glad I have. Otherwise they would have been peed on and played with. Drapes make great toys for a crazy puppy. Our current drapes are ugly and were purchased just to fill the need. We have surprisingly tall windows and a really LONG window in our room and I just needed whatever I could find so long as there were 4 panels of the same style and height. Hippo likes to chew, twirl, and pee on them.. and I don't blame him. I'd pee on them myself if I didn't know if was a naughty thing to do. I'll probably be able to make these linen drapes when we move which will work out well because we'll hopefully be done with puppy teething and potty training. Can't wait.
2. This item is non-Hippo related, but you have known I've had the itch for this clock forEVER. See here. Best news was that I found out who produced it, and thanks to Walls it will be mine very soon!!
3. Hippo is not a couch chewer, thank goodness (we don't own the ones we're using currently), but he DOES shed. This item has ALSO been on my list for some time. The West Elm Baxter sectional is one of my favorites. You know it's worth buying if you haven't forgotten your love for it in well over a year's time. Also, I feel pretty strongly that it is worth investing some money into a fairly neutral sofa if you know you're paying for quality that will last. The fabric is a faux suede in their "saddle" herringbone colorway. I have a swatch and it's darling in person. That and the nice thing is that it hides the dog hair so well! I've tested out both Hippo and Bird's hair (even though she doesn't shed) on my swatches, and that is ultimately how I decided on the fabric. West Elm is kind to offer free swatches to anyone who is considering their furniture.
4. This is the inspiration for my painting. It's the panoramic I've mentioned before that Andrew is working on for me for our living room. It's a view of 2nd point at Scorpion Bay from the palapas. The saturation is perfect. It reminds me of the hot Mexican sun (Arrested Development anyone?), and makes me want a Sangria from the Cantina. (: The view from this shot is honestly one of my most favorites in the world. I cannot wait for that canvas to be hung.
5. This will be one of the best replacements. Our media center right now is one of Hippo's favorite chew toys. It's wood. Big no no. The bottom right corner is gnawed off, with bite marks along the middle shelf. And a chewed vhs player to boot. It was never my favorite piece. It's finish is a cherry color, which is not my style of wood, so the destroyed factor luckily does not make me upset. I've eyed the Ikea consoles for some time now, and have figured this one to be the best. First, it's METAL.. this is a much less attractive material to our chew happy fat man. Second, it has no open shelves! Also good for the biting pup. And third, it's low and long... my kind of console.
6. This is actually just a really fun Lee Jofa fabric I've fallen in love with recently. It would make for great additional pillows in my living room. Marrying my native american patterns to my industrial, coastal, modern taste. The triangles are actually a metallic silver! Cool stuff.

Most, if not all, of these things will happen 'post move' to wherever it is the wind takes us. Doesn't make much sense to invest in furniture while Hippo is still so young and chew happy. Also, knowing that it will probably get dinged up in the move and require a bigger truck no less adds to this decision. Waiting a few more months is a wise choice.

But still. CAN'T WAIT TO DESIGN MY NEXT DIGGS!

april showers.

Last week of school. EVER. Exciting stuff. What's not exciting is the weather here. April showers are actually snow showers here. Good times.

So how do these two combine? Design inspired by gloomy skies. Hey, I'll take any inspiration I can get.. even if it shows up Eeyore style.

1 & 4. Arteriors 2. Ikea 3. Interieurs 5. Etsy 6. Thibaut 7. Designers Guild 8. Anthropologie

ocean dweller.

Can you tell mother ocean & the color blue have been completely absorbing my thoughts/creativity non-stop the last few weeks? Ok months. It's taken over the vibe of my front room as of January..and I don't even mind. I can't get enough, I'm DIGGING it. So enjoy some more water inspired finds, from yours truly.

1. & 3. Roost oil lamp & fish cutting boards 2. Anthropologie coasters 4. Driftwood Interiors paintings
5. Etsy seafoam mosaic tile 6. UO anchor charm 7. Romo Mimas wallpaper

And yes, I am secretly a mermaid.
Secret's out.

Love.
-Air

PS. Enter my giftaway here! (:

the real deal.

I've decided to share a board with you today that'll warm things up a bit. And it's actually one of things I OWN AND LOVE rather than things I only dream of. A real life recommendation rather than empty lusting. (:


1. Lollia Breathe hand creme- So I live in Utah. The driest state EVER. I've never really had a need to 'moisturize.' My body does a really good job at staying ..how do I say, oily enough? Ha. Anyway, my hands though this winter have been taking a beating more so than ever. So what did I do? Invest in the BEST creme of my life! This would have been nice to have for all the years I've been massaging previously. I usually just dab a bit of oil into my palms after my shift, but this would have been divine! That plus the fact that I am currently washing my hands a million times a day. I have a puppy, I clean up pee, I wash my hands. And now I MOISTURIZE! With the best smelling, best LOOKING, creme out there. Worth all the pennies. (:

2 & 3. She & Him albums- I've been bouncing around with my music genre's a lot lately, but this purchase I made a little while ago has still proven to be a worthy investment when my mood is calling for a little Zooey Deschanel.

4. Bath & Body Works orange ginger aromatherapy oil- This is a bitter sweet item for me. Sweet because I'm obsessed! It's the best smelling aroma I've ever used both in a treatment as well as in my diffuser at home. I first learned of it when I traded services and got a facial from my friend Shiloh.. she used this oil and it made all the difference for me. It's pretty much the definition of yummy. The bitterness because they don't make it anymore... and I'm literally down to my last drop. If you can find me some, we'll be BFF's! PLEASE!

5. Baker's twine- I just love this stuff. Packaging, decoration, kicking bad habits (which I must admit I am not currently text-driving sober.. eek!). You name it.. it's just so cute & handy!

6. Toms natural canvas shoes- I almost showcase a pair of Toms on nearly every board simply because I'll preach them from the mountain tops! I only have 2 pairs, but they are my most favorite things! (next to my Rainbow's of course, but those don't get much use up here sadly). My natural canvas' are so comfortable and versatile with so many outfits. Toms will change your life.

And of course a shot of one of my all time favorite plants..
A bougainvillea bush.
Reminds me of home, warmer days, color, and of course SUMMER.

Ahhh, happiness.
What are some of your current loves?

Cheers!

I'm Parched.

...and I've been giving myself a visual fixing of blues lately to quench my thirst. And the Thibaut island ikat wallpaper has been inspiring me up the yin yang. I'm so obsessed it's ridiculous. I will be buying rolls soon just with the plan to use it someday. I'm very serious about this.

1. Thibaut wallpaper 2. UO George the Terrier 3. Etsy octopus 4. UO metal alpha
5. Anthropologie coasters 6. Zoya matte polish 7. UO bath towel

Scorp.

Guys, it's probably annoying to some of you how much I love me some Mexico.. but I can't help myself! And right now, given the current weather outside... well, I'm REALLY itching to get down there. I miss it so much! The culture, the food, the colors, the patterns, and of course.. the OLAS! The photo below on the left is a Flickr find of Rosarito (a city just north of my parent's beach shack).. and it nails so much of what I love about Baja.

1.Talavera Emporium dolphin 2.Mexican glass blue cobalt rim tumbler 3.Talavera tiles
4.Mexican blankets 5.Stone-washed twill Toms

PS. I actually own some classic cobalt rim glasses and I wouldn't have it any other way. Viva Mexico!

PPS. Countdown to bringing home Hippo = 13 days!!

Gloomy & Rosey.

I have never really been a fan of roses (the flower in real life that is) but when it comes to design, I actually love their timelessness, and touch of whimsy. If roses came in that soft pale blue, or black.. sign me up for a dozen. (:

1-3. Watelet wallpaper by Designers Guild 4. UO faded rose rug 5. AT painted jar DIY
6. Zoya dovima polish 7. 18Karat marble bowls 8. Free People rose tights

Fingers Crossed!

a. Bear in Mind Ice wallpaper. b. Coy wallpaper. c. Best in Show wallpaper. d. Sea Life plates.
e. jaws sculpture. f. ceramic hippo.

Yesterday I helped Andrew all day with a school project. For his entrepreneurship class his group decided to sell roses for Valentine's Day. I couldn't care less about the holiday (for the most part) so I was more than willing to help make some cash flow. They ended up blowing their sale/revenue goal out of the water, and in turn my man plans to spoil me rotten with the best VALENTINE'S GIFT EVER! So who knows, maybe this holiday will turn into one I actually care about.

...but you'll have to wait and see if it happens. Odds are in favor of said gift, so I'll keep you on edge just a little longer until I know it's official. Wish me luck!

PS. The mood board's pretty telling. You're welcome to guess...

if you DARE.

Bohem.

a+b.designers guild wallpaper c.kantha WE pillows d.dharma VZ's e.cola polish by zoya f.UO night&day sofa g.arteriors leather hurricane

Frosty Summer.

1.Darcy Wallpaper 2.West Elm Clock 3.Toms in Italy 4.West Elm Throw 5.ModCloth Necklace

Rome.

Rome. Roam.. which ever. Ideally I'd be roaming in Rome right now, so both. I just watched Eat.Pray.Love. and had a decent idea of what to expect, however what I wasn't expecting was to have 2 of my top 5 places to see sometime in my life, to be a huge part of the movie (obviously I haven't read the book, but I should). Italy, and Bali (although I'd be content with the Eastern islands/Indo in general).

So on the blog, 'Endless Summer' continues via my mood board. Lets all pretend we're sitting in that summery-tangerine round chair, sipping a cool italian soda, under the warm breeze and Tuscan sun, with a good book. You down?

Ahh.. feeling better already. (:
Cheers.

Santa.

Chevron Knot Rug- 1. Bexley Aqua Lamp- 2. Chemist's Jar- 3. Embellished Fur Throw- 4. Amber Tumblers- 5.
Santee Sofa- 6. Deep Sea Dishes- 7. English Bulldog- 8. Linen Towels- 9.

Rococo & Neo.

So for one of my final projects we had to create digital color boards (aka: a room presentation) for a historical inspired vacation home. We had to design by merging 2 styles and I chose French Rococo and English Neoclassical. This was a stretch for me since I'm not usually one to use any of these styles in my designs, however I think the combo turned out pretty nicely.. and I'm kind of a fan.

So, I decided to share my boards with you of the master suite. (:

Fah-lah! 4 more days!!