Glow baby glow...

This is what my day felt like yesterday. It started just like any other, and then something unexpected happened. And from that point on the rest of the day was sunny and full of possibility. These pictures were taken in California, in my grandmother's incredible garden. I love their soft, sunny, and ephemeral perfection.  For me, these pictures capture that feeling. The moment.

It's funny how an unexpected surprise is so much sweeter...

New HGTV Design Star: Emily Henderson's Portfolio

It's official folks Emily Henderson is HGTV's newest Design Star.  Her new show Secrets of a Sylist will premier in one week.  The concept of the show centers around her ability to take a clients personal fashion style and translate that into a lifestyle for their home. I will definitely be tuning in, and I'm curious to see her in action sans competitive element. So far I love her STYLE.  She loves vintage, color, intersting plants, and "making things pretty" so she's a girl after my own heart.

I've included some lovely moments from her portfolio above, and if you would like to see more of Emily's work you can check out her blog at The Brass Petal.

The Dealio: New Private Sale site for Home: Eziba

This just in folks Overstock.com (already beloved for gorgeous home decor items on the cheap) has jumped on the band wagon of Private Sale Sites.  This niche has been rather robustly filled by companies selling clothing and accessories - Gilt, Rue La La, and Hautelook just to name a few...but there has been very little competition on the home side. In fact One Kings Lane was the only major site until now.   Dubbed Eziba.com, the site will feature exclusive deals on the home decor products from major brands, AND will still offer Overstock's famous $2.95 Shipping! Saaaaweet.

I spidey sense that this site will be very popular with all who love Decor. What can I say, it's just a hunch :)

If you're already an Overstock.com customer you can use your existing Login and Password, and if not you should sign up post haste right here. 

Pantone Fashion Color Report Fall 2010

Lovely indeed.   
Nicely done Pantone.  I of course particularily heart the Golden Glow, Living Coral, Purple Orchid, Lagoon, and Woodbine. 
Cheers to COLOR.

Pretty Desktop Background

They're lovely aren't they?

A nice desktop background can really pull together your desk area and it's the easiest way to give your space a new look instantly.  I've found that when searching for backgrounds (if you're not using your own photo's which is the BEST!) it can be helpful to search using queries that include the word "Mac" even if you're not using one.  They tend to be really high quality. This particular one can be found on MacDesktops.com in the flower blossoms category.

I've Gotta Feeling....

It's completely unnecessary to offer any description whatsoever as to why I love this print as much as I do. Now if only I could remember where I saw it, so that I could purchase it. Oh and give credit to the lovely artist :)

I'll never get sick of the song. Every time I'm headed into an evening where there's a chance that my life could change I play THIS song.  For me it epitomizes that boundless - almost reckless feeling of giddy hope that is so rare...

So the next time you feel that way, open your sunroof, turn it way up, and SING ALONG.