last sunday evening, nick and i threw together a little impromptu picnic by the lake. just the two of us, avocado and tomato wraps, our new nikon d90, and a blanket. the crisp may weather was amazing.
still, i would loved to have this basket, a few delicious hunks of cheese, and these vintage utensils. perfect for meals by the lake. we’re hoping to make it a sunday ritual, at least during these warmer months.
photos by ethan ollie
the amazing titanic ballerina pump, by alexander mcqueen.
via style.com
i’m just popping in to say a quick hello to everyone. i should be back blogging more regularly by the middle of this week. until then- i thought i’d share a new-to-me blog that i could spend hours browsing: lushlee.
she rocks my face off.
see you soon.
k
photo credit: mikkel adsbol via lushlee
i’m loving these two series of book covers over at a journey around my skull.
happy birthday to my dad: the mentor, the writer, the poet, the #1 fan, the tireless chauffeur, the rock, the dog lover, the willing-to-drive-across-state-lines-in-the-middle-of-the-night-when-you-are-in trouble type of person.
you’re simply the best kind of dad there is.
with <3 from your eldest,
Kate
photo: taken by my mother in 1979(ish). i loved it so much that i stole a copy when i moved to mpls.
i am one of those girls who thinks cloudy days are the most romantic kind. so it isn’t surprising that these moody ocean side images from feaverish photography pull at my heartstrings a little bit.
how comfy does this leather couch look? i’ve been eying couches for the past few months, as nick and i both loath the one we have. it’s nearly impossible for two people to comfortably cuddle without removing all of the cushions. it must go!
loving heather moore’s work. i came across her borrowed spoon print years ago but i hadn’t visited her site until this morning.
when it comes to prints and patterns, i tend to gravitate towards stripes or dots. but since spring is here and floral prints seem to be everywhere, i’ve put together a few flowery images to inspire new ways to incorporate floral into my warehouse and home. have you guys embraced the floral trend? i have one or two summery dresses that i plan to live in this season.
Grouping 1): miss capricho’s watercolors on flickr, lauren moffat spring 2010, vintage pillows, this wedding, this chair, floral skirt, letterpressed coasters, kitschy glassware, crazy floral print sofa, floral bonjour mon coussin pillow, mood room paintings at natural curiosities, jocelyn warner wallpaper, girard card from velocity, paul smith oxfords.
Grouping 2) lauren moffat spring 2010, antique roses, floral pouf, floral +military shorts, floral garland, danska’s flower pictures, we heart it: 1, 2, 3,
lovely restaurant concept & artwork by parisian designers (ma + chr)
i love these delicate flower arrangements in eclectic containers. wouldn’t these be so pretty on little tables with crisp white linens?
via creature comforts
more images here. and on ethanollie’s flickr stream.
this is a trend that i already know won’t work on me- but i love it on fancy jcrew models. has anyone out there been brave enough to rock this look? it’s definitely not for everyone but i admire those fierce enough to pull it off.
(i love the gold and orange color combo!)
this is one of those homes that just makes my jaw drop because it’s original, relaxed, eclectic, cozy, lived in, and stylish all at once. and while i usually gravitate towards more polished spaces- this one speaks to my inner funk.
the design duo’s home in portland was shot for domino’s march 2007 issue and i’ve kept a little post-it note in my copy ever since. these images still resonate with me the same way they did 3 years ago, so i did a little internet scouring to find a few additional images of the space. i found a few gems on apartment therapy and i was thrilled to see the current state of the meyers home; same general aesthetic, with some very inspiring updates! check out the rest of their portfolio here.
photography by james merrell
{images 1-4 from Domino’s March 2007 issue / images 5-8 form Wary Meyers}
in your home / on the road.
{image 1: domino may 2007, image 2: via feather and fern, via oh happy day}
i hope everyone has plans to get outside and do something springy this weekend, i know i do!
see you monday.
xo
k
(oh and here are a few links for your weekend web browsing…)
+ summery shots from st. tropez (via everything fabulous)
+ i still love red lipstick
+ two of my favorite looks from the fall 2010 jcrew line via destined to design
+ vamoose jewelry rocks.
+ jessica hische has some awesome design students
(plus three new-to-me blogs that rock: park street, elsa may, and hooray design)
/ image via it’s mary ruffle
these new(ish) prints by cassia beck are beautiful. they are available for purchase at lola’s room.
found via fly girls
hi everyone!
i’ve heard from a few people that there has been some trouble submitting comments and what not. currently, when you input your info (where it says “name” “email” and “website”) the text doesn’t clear automatically like it does on blogger and typepad. sorry about this. you have to manual delete it, which is a pain. i love hearing from you and visiting your blogs, so i’m working on a solution… as soon as i consult with my web guy…er… my fiance, otherwise known as the super-busy-electrical-engineer-grad-student-who-can-kind-of-code.
we’ll see when he has time to give me a hand.
while i’m talking about blog stuff, there are a few things to look for in the coming weeks. 1. a search bar (yay! even i’m getting annoyed trying finding old posts) and 2.our very own url! i purchased www.witanddelight.com this week! YAY! the blog will update here and at the new address until i officially change my last name in october.
so feel free to email me if you see any other glitches while you visit- i’m always looking for ways to improve this little site.
that’s all. sleep tight everyone!
k
illustration by paulina reyes
…from photographer corrie bond
i’ve talked about pretty bicycles in the past… here… here… and here. i’m excited to tell you that yesterday i became the proud owner of my very own! my friend anna sent me a link to a little vintage cruiser for sale on craigslist for a reasonable price. 2 hours later, i had myself a pretty bicycle!
the bike looks a lot like this green one. i can’t wait to ride!
images via chicks and bikes and resurrected rides. for more more stylish girls (and dudes) on bikes click here.
i think i am the last person to have found bobo choses. i came across the french children’s clothing company last week and when i went to blog about it, i found that many of you have the same fondness for their styling as i do! i just couldn’t resist sharing it again.
