A little sunshine is in order...

I love all shades of grey, but I think us folks in the North East have been seeing a bit too much of it outside lately! I'm craving some bright yellow sunshine, like most people, so these "warming" images have got me smiling today :)

Amy Lau Design

Andrea Schumacher

Beckwith Interiors

Company C

Country Living

deviantart.com

Eccentric Yoruba

Ehrlich Architects

Eileen Kathryn Boyd

Jacobs Design

Jennifer Brouwer

National Geographic

Osborne & Little

Van Gogh - Olive Trees & Yellow Sun

Tidy Mudrooms

With all of the dirt and snow being tracked in by myself, my husband, and my new puppy - a tidied up mudroom has become #1 on the home to-do list! I have made a temporary area for us to take off muddy shoes and hang up icy coats, but these images have got me thinking for my future REAL mudroom!

Alix J. Bragg

David Neiman Architects

Moonqa Designs

Schwartz & Architecture

Smith & Vansant Architects

Smith & Vansant Architects

Venegas & Company

Warmington & North

LDA Architecture & Interiors

LDA Architecture & Interiors

Stamberg Aferiat

Stamberg Aferiat Architects - spearheaded by Peter Stamberg & Paul Aferiat - is probably one of the most adventurous, playful, and talented architecture firms out there today. One of their designs graced the cover of a recent issue of Architectural Digest, and I couldn't wait to flip through to find the article. I love their use of surprising color (in surprising locations!), simple shapes, and careful placement of mid-century classic furniture. I could post for days just based on their work, but I'll leave you with their article from Architectural Digest for now... :)

Backyard Home Office

I have always wanted a semi-detached home office... I love the idea of having it easily accessible, but not right in the middle of all your personal distractions... i.e. new puppy ;0)  Just somewhere where you can close the door for even just 20 minutes or so, and really focus on your work. 

I came across this little 10'x10' backyard home office, designed by Canadian architect Kevin Deevey, and could totally picture myself in there! It is primarily built out of commercial grade aluminum window frames, dark exterior plywood, and corrugated metal.

copyright 2010 kevin deevey architect inc

Jonathan Adler

"Jonathan Adler is a design company dedicated to bringing style, craft, joy, and a general feeling of grooviness to your home." - www.jonathanadler.com

Adler's original creative passion was his pottery, and still is today. But he has now branched out into all aspects of cool, funky, and stylish home design including bedding, lighting, rugs, tabletop, furniture, and has even designed fully decked out interior spaces! His fearless use of color, scale, and pattern has made him famous. There is a touch of humor and playfulness in all of his interiors, as well as the items he chooses to carry in his stores, which are located all over the US. He definitely doesn't seem to be slowing down any time soon! 

*all photos courtesy of jonathan adler*

Leiva Jewelry

Super talented, and local, jewelry designer, Mandy Carroll - Leiva, is holding her first trunk show at the Lori Warner Gallery in Chester, CT today and tomorrow! If you are not in the area this weekend, don't fret... You can view some of her pieces below, on her website, and on the gallery's website.

I got a sneak preview last night, and I promise you, we are in for a treat! Here are some of her existing designs, currently available for purchase through the Lori Warner Gallery. 

Check back soon for Mandy's latest work from her trunk show...

***All photography, Mandy Carroll - Leiva***