Obsess This House
I've said it before, but THIS really IS my #1 dream house...

I’ve said it before, but THIS really IS my #1 dream house…

I like to daydream about one day when Nick and I get to build our very own dream house / cabin out in the quiet hills of Someplace, USA.  And that’s why I save those images here to one day be able to pull and show our dream builder.  Well, this house in Missouri posted...
Modern Rustic Cabins designed by Olson Kundig Architects

Modern Rustic Cabins designed by Olson Kundig Architects

Thanks to my friend Ben for pointing out Olson Kundig Architects’ work in designing little modern cabins out of basic materials like poured concrete, steel beams, concrete block, and plywood.  These are some of the best looking little spaces I’ve seen in ages, and they’re definitely going on my idea-wall for our future, dream modern-cabin. ...
Little house on Clinton St

Little house on Clinton St

Oh Little House on Clinton St, how still I see thee sit. You’re perfect and small compared to all the big homes next to it.
One day, I dream of a little tiny modern house in the woods...

One day, I dream of a little tiny modern house in the woods…

Nick and I often daydream about our little cabin in the woods that we’d love to own someday.  I’m not sure how this obsession started necessarily, but it grew over time with vacations to places like Eagles Mere, PA; Jackson Hole, WY; Maine; Hudson, NY;  and Bear Mountain.  The little modern pre-fab that we want...
Brooklyn Apartment Tour: Amy Chin

Brooklyn Apartment Tour: Amy Chin

This is our friend (and fabulous prop stylist) Amy Chin’s apartment.  It’s delightful, no?  She’s quite a talented prop stylist.  And Nick took these lovely photos of her place today.  I couldn’t help but share them with you. Lovely.  Sigh. UPDATE:  I forgot to tell you this, but do any of you recognize a little...
My [newest] dream house

My [newest] dream house

As mentioned in the past, I have a fascination with old craftsman style houses.  The other day I ran across a site called Antique Home.org that has scans of tons of old home catalogs from the early 1900′s through the 1960′s.  (Talk about a way to waste a couple of hours on a hot Saturday...
Talk about a couple with contrasting style!

Talk about a couple with contrasting style!

In looking through last week’s NY Times House & Garden section, the biggest thing that struck me about this story (besides how cute the cottage is in general), is the extreme difference in this couple’s actual house (decorated “man-style”) and the wife’s little Victorian cottage escape up the hill.  She accurately describes their marriage as...

The Country Home kitchen makeover story finally hits newsstands!!

I realize I’ve been terrible about posting anything here lately.  So while I’m waiting [anxiously] for my wedding photos to arrive back, the Country Living makeover article finally hit newsstands!!  Our kitchen is a two-page spread on pages 68-69!  Very exciting!!

Just a great example of pattern & color mixing

This is not my personal style necessarily, but I do love a great example of pattern and color mixing done well.  This example is so tasteful and relaxing that I felt compelled to post it. bedroom design by los angeles interior designer Elizabeth Dinkel

Color love

I’m currently feeling this grey/blue color for my master bedroom.  (Imagine this mixed with the other bedroom inspiration from before…) modern bedroom design by san francisco architect Feldman Architecture, Inc. I’ve come to this conclusion after attempting two other paint colors that were dismal failures.  I let my fiancee pick the color that I painted...
Trying to figure out the feel of my master bedroom

Trying to figure out the feel of my master bedroom

And I’m obsessed with this image for the moment. traditional bedroom design by seattle architect Bosworth Hoedemaker

A $5 million sneak peak

Ever wanted to see inside a $5 million mansion?  Me too!  Well, today I got the chance, and thought I’d share it with you.  Enjoy!  (Oh, and if you happen to have that much laying around, then email me and I’ll send you the listing! Hah.) I mean…pocket change, right?!