pool house love

As summer approaches I am once again thinking about outdoor living. This pool house is one of the many images I have collected in my quest for making our backyard more usable. I love the simple geometric structure created by From the Desk of Lola. 
























 This pool house is calling my name. 


See more work From the Desk of Lola here
all images FTDOL






























from the desk of Lola

pattern and me

I have a slight aversion to pattern.  As in, I can't wear too much of it on my person. I am usually found in a white t-shirt and jeans.  Or a Breton stripe of some sort. That about covers it. But this top caught my eye the other day and I feel a little shift happening in my mind.  I may be ready to branch out into a little something different.



I like this Ella Moss version above. Small graphics, not too crazy, but a little something other than a white T. Can you believe it?  I almost can't.

Here are a few I have my eye on...


Wish me luck!  



sharing canvas interiors

Today a quick post - sharing some collages I've been playing with for the store. As you may have read the Canvas Interiors website is live which is very exciting. The floor is looking fresh with new additions to the collection arriving daily.














Behind the scenes the catalog is being updated, new product is being uploaded to the website, 
the floor is being refreshed with new items and it is all looking beautiful.  
Mr. K is back from Milan, days later jumped on a plane to High Point 
and is collecting inspiration daily.

Lots of activity this spring!

you can check out the Canvas Interiors website here

stay updated on new arrivals by liking Canvas Interiors on Facebook here







super remodel

Sometimes I sit down at my desk with no purpose and simply look at images. Just cruise through pinterest and tumblr and lose myself in visual abandon. And then it happens. Something snaps me out of my haze and sparks excitement. After a long week last week I did just that. It all started with pins from Greige EST magazine and Alessandra Branca. This home in various bits and pieces, kept popping up in my pinterest feed yesterday so I thought I would investigate and share it all here.  

This open concept, vacation vibe remodel is so easy breezy and comfortable. 
Very inspiring design, both inside and out. 






























 The outdoor space is as fabulous as the indoor vibe.

 Clean lines, eclectic touches and an airy design make this a remodel for the files.  Happy pinning!  



see more: jen langston interiors 
(website looks to be under construction but there is contact info)


flowers

Today I'm sharing flowers.  Just simple, pretty flowers. 



Thinking of the families in Boston
and feeling like a post about fashion and pretty stuff is a tad frivolous 
given the events of the week.  
So pictures it is. 
Sometimes they say more than words.

images collected: here

The lovely Firestone sisters ask me a few questions

Walking along the beach one day in Harbour Island, we met two sisters. The lovely Mary and Lucy Firestone of the Firestone sisters blog.  We love our sweet friends and I am humbled to be featured on their wonderful blog today. That island always brings something special into our lives be it experiences or friends. 

They asked me a few questions so today I'm sharing the interview with you here.

Thank you Mary and Lucy for the opportunity to do this.  You girls are wonderful and amazing and I can't wait to ask you some questions in the near future! 



Read the interview on the Firestone Sisters' blog

Thanks again ladies!
I loved your questions and enjoyed sharing.

xoox 
catherine

Coachella collage

Today is Coachella collage day.
Here's a little happy fashion for your Monday. 

From the Free People blog - what a perfect fit for this brand


a little collage I put together as I get ready to cut off some of last year's jeans
1, 23, 4

Beautiful insta-collage from ModCloth's guest blogger Tres Awesome. 


beautiful girls from elle (an oldie but goodie from 2011)





Pop Sugar is covering celebrity fashion daily from the desert


a cute post:  Coachella survival guide and image found: a girl like me blog

For a taste of live Coachella go here.  

Hope these happy images help ease you into your Monday.

a new shelter magazine: Milieu

If you have seen interior designer Pamela Pierce's work you know she is a very talented woman ( I want to move in to this room). If you have seen the latest issue of Veranda Magazine with the gorgeous images of her newly refreshed home you know she has amazing taste and an eye towards the future.


If you put these things together and start a magazine as Pamela has, 
you have Milieu, a quarterly home and garden magazine launching Fall 2013. 


Pamela's new venture strives to communicate the mood and character of what makes a place a home. The editorial content will be both sophisticated and playful. The attention to detail, whether the photography or the quality of the paper will tie in to the overall spirit in which the magazine was founded. Milieu will communicate not only the way a space looks, but how it feels. 

It is exciting to see a magazine being founded in a web-crazed world. In an age where some of our favorites are gone (Met Home, H & G, Domino anyone?) Pamela is starting something new and I congratulate her for making it happen. It will be a welcome addition to the 'curl up on the sofa' moments where you want to touch something other than computer keys. 

I have had the pleasure of speaking with Pamela about her new venture and her enthusiasm and positive energy are so refreshing.



I put together a few images of the magazine for you - a little preview, courtesy of Pamela and her team. Seeking new talent, bold thinking and undiscovered interiors from around the world, Milieu brings a fresh perspective to the mix.















In reading the Veranda article  and then speaking with her, Pamela strikes me as a woman with a clear vision and the desire to get the job done. I am sure she and her team will deliver. Pamela has assembled a talented group of industry professionals and has the vision to make great things happen. 

For more information about this exciting new venture visit: here
For information on advertising in Milieu visit: here
For a subscription visit: here

And to see more of Pamela's design work, visit: here




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