Photography by Yuki Sugiura. Indian culture has always fascinated me. From the caste system to the cuisine, it’s a fascinating place. Until I can visit, I’m admiring this beautiful Indian feast. Wouldn’t it make a fantastic dinner party? For recipe inspiration,…

Photography by W+E Photographie. Isn’t this Sevilla loft darling? I’m channeling my mother with that word, darling. But it definitely applies to this rental photographed by Emma of W+E Photographie. They lived in Spain for a short time which is…

Photography by Amanda Wright for Wit & Whistle. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas. The American trifecta of holidays. We may loudly express our annoyance at the retailers who rush these seasons, but I’m not one to complain about this. Start the holiday…

Photography for Loft: Magdalena Adamus. A modern wood desk lamp by TAF Architects for Muuto. Cute, isn’t it?! I’ve long admired this lamp, and to see it in action in a real home makes me like it even more.

Photography by Julie Pointer. I’ve had this home tour bookmarked for several months now. I’ve seen it pop up on a few blogs, and wasn’t sure if I wanted to share. But while I scour the web for content every…

Photography by Julian Capmeil for Conde Nast Traveler. Slovenia, home to both the Alps and Adriatic Sea looks like a little bit of Paradise. The writer of this article, Julian Capmeil, does such a great job describing this little paradise…

Photography by Laziz Hamani via Arch Daily and Remodelista. Photography and Design by SR Gamble. Found via Fieldstone Hill Design.

Photography by Ditte Isager. Ditte Isager’s photography seems like a modern still life version of Vermeer’s work with the dark colors and side lighting. It also helps that Ditte is Dutch-born and takes inspiration from the masters. Clearly seen in…

Photography by Parker Fitzgerald. I so badly want a copy of Kinfolk’s fifth issue, mostly because of the herb drying guide styled by Amy Merrick and photographed by Parker Fitzgerald. I found their posts in my reader not more than…

Photography by Toast. We have a fire going almost every evening now. Baskets of wood and kindling surround our hearth. When I saw this tip from the author of “Gifts from the Garden” published in Image Interiors and Living, I…

  Photography by Kate Whitaker. I’ve found myself spending a lot of time on food photography websites. Faithful readers are rolling their eyes at the obviousness of this statement. But, this fall weather has me nesting like mad. Our home…

Photography by Romain Ricard for Elle Decoration. There’s something about this farmhouse, featured on Style Files, that seems almost unreal. The way the book lays on the floor by the rug, or the lack of reflections or shadows. I honestly…

Photography by Tina of Traveling Mama. Another week slips by in dinners with friends, birthdays, coffee, rain, sun, rinse, repeat.  A new routine is developed, home goods are unpacked, and friends are made. After months of travel, I finally feel able…

One thing I’ve noticed since moving to Europe is that Americans like to complicate things. In our race to make things better, we complicate it. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the bathroom. Like this Malmo bathroom spotted on…

  Photography and styling by Brumley and Wells for Magnolia Rouge. Another beautiful styled shoot for the fourth issue of Magnolia Rouge, celebrating the end of summer.

Nadmorski by Loft: Magdalena Adamus. Another beautiful design by Magdalena Adamus.  What I love most about her work is how she mixes Ikea (the chrome floor lamp) with higher end design (Muuto). I’ve spent a few minutes each day in her…

  Photography by Unknown (via Becky Hill) and DWR (via French by Design). Drooling over this book tower, and am kicking myself again for not ordering one before we moved. I have yet to find a version in Ireland.

Photography by Joe Fletcher for Elle Decor. Do you have a home gym? Other than a few years in my adolescence, I’ve never had equipment at home. It’s just easier to pay for a membership, but now we’re 25 minutes…

Photography for Loft: Magdalena Adamus. Jovi Apartments, a boutique hotel near Gdańsk, Poland, is made up of 6 modern apartments beautifully designed by Magdalena Adamus and her design team. This one bedroom apartment, called Single Malt, is the perfect bachelor…

Vintage Replica Card File Drawer by the Painted Hive. I’m imagining little rows of neat recipe cards all lined up and ready for use. Wouldn’t that be lovely?

Photography by Sara Svenningrud for Residence. A refurbished church turned into a creative space for a small family to grow, with a large scale Christian Peneff piece and a focus on simple design. Just lovely.  

Photography by Ditte Isager for Bon Appetit. David Tanis, chef and author, put together a host of fall recipes for Bon Appetit. He had me at crispy potatoes. I’m not going to tell you that I ran out and purchased every item…

Droog, a hotel/work space/branding agency/lab in Amsterdam is blowing my mind. Go check out everything they do and you’ll be blown away as well. Found via Studio G.

Photography by Rebekah Burder for Honeysuckle Life. For those who want to cook, roux is one of the first basics you need to learn. A thickener used as a base for a variety of dishes, it’s referred to in color:…

Loving this look into a wintery Tasmania by James Bowden. What an adventurously lived life. I’m approaching middle-age faster than I thought I would, and so I’ve switched from wanting this type of life for myself, and praying I’m able…

Photography by Walda Pairon. I’m celebrating my birthday this week. I think that’s more important than any current events or presidential debate. My husband gave me this desk tidy piece from black + blum. I’m in love. With both him…

Part of adjusting to living in Ireland is finding blogs that feature local stores and products. From China Village is written by a fellow American expat living in Dublin. She posts a little bit of everything, including really easy DIY…

This outfit styled by Rachel is just lovely for fall. Add a pretty sweater and turn the head wrap into a neck scarf for extra warmth.

You bet your britches I’m going to be roasting up a batch of these carrots this weekend. There’s no way it could go wrong: carrots, balsamic vinegar, goat cheese. Score.

Photography for Louise Roe. I’ve tracked down a shop in London that sells Louise Roe accessories and I’m determined to see her line in person. We’ve decided to go with black as an accent color in the new house and…