by its own design: 2009/06

Kitchen Inspiration

photo (via A Merry Mishap)

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Tomorrow is a big day: we are finally going to be pulling together our kitchen. Here are a couple of images that I've been stockpiling as inspiration. Will let you all know how it goes!

This is why I want to paint everything in my new house white. Right now everything -- i.e. the walls, the decorative trim which abounds in this 100 year old Victorian -- is painted a dusty mauve color. To me, it makes the walls look older and dirtier than they are. The problem is that painting our new place is going to be a mother of a job. We rent, but have permission to paint. But with all the trim and doors, I'm not sure that it is a DIY job. Any advice out there about tackling everything from the doorknobs to the window sashes?

Clementines

Clementines by Jamie Shelman

But more than anything, I'd really love this to hang over my kitchen sink. Lovely colors...

Romulo Yanes for Gourmet

Did you know that you can buy old Gourmet photographs online? I am looking for a little framed something to put above our kitchen sink and was totally floored by these photos by Romulo Yanes. As you can see I had a hard time choosing what to post! They are kind of pricey, however, at $180 a pop.

White on White

Some beautiful white interiors today, over on Desire to Inspire. Oh yes, I'm inspired indeed.

From Atlanta Bartlett:

And Dave Coote Design:

Peonies

Somehow these glorious pale pink and yellow peonies make my new and unpacked apartment feel like home. If only all the problems in the world could be solved by flowers.

Simple Pottery

Very simple but lovely ceramics from Anthropologie. Especially love the honey pot (miel = honey in french).

Pretty British Fashion

photograph by Norman Jean Roy

I can't help but adore this photo of Emma Watson in Teen Vogue. Killer dress. These series of pictures are an Anglophile's dream come true. Cannot wait for the next Harry Potter film to come out already!

one year ago...

Just one year ago, on the summer solstice of last year, I got married! It was such a magical experience.... Year number one has been a tough; it included a debilitating surgery, a big career move, and an even bigger home move, along with little changes all around. Lucky for me I have a pretty good person to share it all with. Here's to hoping that year number two is a leeeetle bit more chill.

Summer Weekend!

Have a great weekend, everyone! Today is the first day of summer! (Even if it doesn't really feel like it right now.)

Anton Corbijn

Tom Waits

Miles Davis

Gary Lucas, 1990

I just watched rock photographer Anton Corbijn's stunning debut film, Control. It's about the life and times of Ian Curtis, the lead singer of Joy Division. It's also one of the most beautifully shot films I have ever seen. Here's a little taste of the lush black and white that this amazing photographer captures.