Perfect Backdrop for a Bronte Novel

(via Anthropologie)

Since discovering the "Etched Arcadia Mural" from Anthropologie recently, I've imagined all of the 19th century love stories that could be enacted against this beautiful backdrop.

Perfect enough for Catherine and Heathcliff, for Jane and Rochester, for Lucy and M. Paul.

Could you see introducing this gothic-inspired paper to your walls?

More of Deborah Needleman's Country Home

Can't get enough of Deborah Needleman?

Did my post on her feature in November's Martha Stewart Living simply whet your appetite?

Are you poring over every page of The Perfectly Imperfect Home?

(don't rub that in; I don't have my copy yet!)

I just came across a spread of Needleman's garden at her Garrison, NY country home that appears in the November/December issue of Garden Design, and I think you'll agree that there are many scenic images that ward away the fall chill.

(all via Garden Design)

Now, wasn't that tour just lovely?
Note to self: purchase a country home and get really, really into gardening.

What would your ideal country home look like?
Could you image yourself in a vacation home like this?

Barrie Benson in Charlotte Home & Garden

In case you missed it, the ladies of Matters of Style shared with their readers photos of Barrie Benson's latest project last week, a home that was featured in the April issue of Charlotte Home & Design.

I was practically giddy when I saw these images! I've been waiting for more of Benson's designs since her work appeared in Domino.

Designer Barrie Benson, along with her architect husband Matt Benson, worked together to revive the homeowner's aging '50's ranch that they described as 'granny ranch'.

As you can see by the photos, this home is anything but granny. 

Color and style is bursting at the seams in this home, wouldn't you agree?

 I'm digging the deep navy wallcolor when its balanced by fresh white trip and a chartreuse sofa.

 The kitchen is both functional and beautiful, and touches of whimsy (i.e., the coral red chandelier) add personality to the space.

(all images via Charlotte Home & Design)

This space is making me want to see more of Barrie Benson's work!

Would you hire Benson if you could?

Jordan's Loveseat

Every morning when I check my Google Reader, I get a thrill when I see a new, fun, inspiring post from Jordan Ferney waiting for me.

 Just when I thought I wasn't envious enough of Jordan/her new Parisian lifestyle/her talent/her gorgeous family, she shared this image along with a creative party decor tutorial yesterday and I could not get this loveseat outta my head.

Could there be a more perfect place to curl up and read a book?

(via Oh Happy Day)

I just want to snuggle up on it right now and forget that it's only Thursday...