The Hive Coffee Table, a lovely way to spend LOTS of money.

The "Hive Coffee Table" is really.. well.. cool. I love the geeky use of name, but mostly I just think this is really a gorgeous piece of artwork for your home. Here's the thing. This gorgeous piece of artwork COSTS as much as a gorgeous piece of artwork. This is not a table you'd sit your kiddies at with cryons and coloring book (not JUST because the crayons would slip through the holes).

$1,650.00 is a bit steep for something like this (IMO) but personally I think it's pretty inspiring. Why not buy a cheap glass top table and paint it like this? Hmm.. may be a good idea.

Anyway.. the colors are neat, and the table is super cool and can be purchased at Yliving.com.

2 Cute 4 Words - Why not go cute in da house?

Shanalogic's Mini Birdcage Pillow makes me want to squeel with joy!

Check out this adorable mini throw pillow by mymimi! It features a unique illustration of two super-sweet birds hanging out in their lovely birdcage! Each mini pillow is 7.5"x6"x 2.5" deep and would add cuteness to any room! Buy one or mix and match!


I want to buy 10 of these and wallow in cuteness all damn day! $18.00 is not a bad deal, either!

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 I realize cute is in the eyes of the beholder, and yes, this little mouse is dead (as made obvious by the x's for eyes, which everyone knows means your dead) but seriously? It's got pom pom trim! Almost anything is cute with pom pom trim (not huge pimp cars though. Not cute)

The Cherry Box has an entire obnoxiously adorable line called "Plushkill Forest". I would like ALL of them. I'd line my entryway hallway with them, complete with small plaques denoting what each one was. SO scary cute!
$48.00

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I have no clue why you would want these. But they are cute. And I happen to be a big supporter of toast. Personally, I think sharpening the edges of toast turn plain bread into a scary weapon. Just think of it. Biodegradable Japanese Throwing Toast! Scary.. not kidding. BUT.. these aren't scary. They're just cute.

I love Etsy for "Cuteness"..I also love Etsy for the sheer pleasure of finding some wacky people making really odd stuff.

These are created by toshiiiko for $16.00.

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Well HELLO Mr. Cuteybird McSweetie!

At FredFlare function meets feathered friends with this set of tweety wall hooks! Sold only as a surprise assortment in a merry mix
of pink, green, brown and white with all hardware included. They are almost too sweet to use! 


In my other browser window I'm launching an order for these. Two for $20 bucks ain't a bad deal.. and OMG how adorably adorable are they?

Fire Burning in the Living Room

I may be irrevocably in love with this fire table by Planika Fires. Can you imagine this on a cool fall night? Or maybe instead of candles on date night? I think adding a table top fountain nearby would be perfect. They have outdoor models too, all modern and gorgeous and wish list worthy!

According to Planika Fires, they use a special liquid FANOLA®. The fire is free of smoke or smell and is a biologically clean product of plant origin. Only water vapour and CO2 are emitted - in proportions similar to those contained in the air exhaled by humans.

Their website states "FANOLA®, burning in Planika Fires as well as in other equipment with open fire requires a regular provision of air (room ventilation system in a good working condition). In apartment conditions (with small cubic capacity) a slightly opened window will do."

All I can say is DO WANT!!!

Considering a Change to Swedish

I've been considering changing the colors/decor in my living room recently. Of course, being unemployed means I need to do this on the cheap (or postpone it). I certainly don't want to postpone it... so I'm hoping I can figure out some cheapy ways to get what I want. I'm thinking spending money on just some couch covers (my current couches are black Ikea couches)

ANYWAY... Looks like I'm gonna have to go with light/whites... here's some inspirational images I found at Design Home Interior.

Design Inspiration by Decor8

I adore this post by decor8. I must have the chair.. and the wallpaper... and the entire room!

Little Landscapes

I found this site a while back and was SO impressed. Honestly, I did 'Fairy Gardens" for my wedding centerpieces, but they were not at all as elaborate as these little living gems.

Take a look through the site, Little Landscapes, to see some of the amazing mini garden's they offer. Honestly, my thoughts on these are to make them yourselves. I would think if you have some little ones they'd LOVE the thought of planting and making mini gardens with you.

BUT... I'm too much of a kid to resist doing these on my own (I'll let my cats help, maybe).

Architecture Inspiration - I Heart This Staircase

Simply the most amazing staircase I've ever seen. This is one for the scrapbook (yes, I keep a lame scrapbook of things I like and want to have some day... I'm friggin' materialistic like that)

Apartment Therapy, just the best site ever, has a ton of super cool pictures of this.

The Women I Love

Let me say that there are two women in this world... ok, 3... but two famous women in this world I would do anything to meet, or perhaps be... whathaveyou.

Cindi Lauper (which goes without saying) is one of them, but this post isn't about her.

The other is Betsey Johnson. Her clothing line is always the very coolest. Her dresses are super girly, without being lame. Fun, Flirty... her shoes are simply mag. Her bags range from cool to Ohmygod I must have.

Here's a peek into her home. I want it. OH to have the cash to do this.....

According to listing information, the 1,660-square-foot, two bedroom, one bathroom, open-plan penthouse includes ebonized floors, a view over the rooftops of Greenwich Village all the way to New Jersey, a floating staircase that leads to a 1,000-square-foot private roof deck. Right now this pink apartment is for sale for $3.6 million.

Nature Inspired Walls

Gorgeous Wall Decals by ellynelly a mom and daughter team has gorgeous wall decor with minimal damage (and price!) Elaine & Nell Oliver are both experienced textile designers with an intense interest in pattern. Their aim is to produce a creative range of designs using different mediums.

These designs are easily applied and look great on walls, windows, mirrors, fridges, tiles, ceilings, bathrooms, toilets. Any smooth clean surface is suitable! Check out their nature inspired creations at their Etsy shop.

Wallies Peel and Stick Chalkboard! This is super cool. How perfect for a kids room, home office, or kitchen?? My suggestion on this to my employer is going to be a "who's coming in" type board. You know when you go visit a business and they have that chinsy board with the white peg letters spelling out that you're visiting? You know... the "Company welcomes :" then they stick your name in? Well, we wanted a huge monitor so we could do something cool like that.. but that's pricey... so this may be a cool idea for now.

I absolutely LOVE this 'chandelier' by Anthropologie! I don't think it's worth the price, but it's so different! I'm going to make one! So cute!

Very cool/fun carpet pieces by contraforma.com. How much fun would this be in a lounge or kids room?

Interiors designed by Jay Jeffers. Some of his interiors a a bit classical for my taste but I like this bedroom that he created for a client in San Francisco.

Applepiedesigns - This decal company really covers all it's design bases. There are so many styles, from simple to kitchy. Apple Pie is a decal company out of Rhode-St-Genèse Belgium, but with a website in English, French, and Dutch it's easy to navigate, although the PDF catelogs do irritate me a bit.

Cheap Lovin'!! So maybe it's 'trendy' and it won't be in style in 6 months.. who cares!? It's $40 bucks! Check this (and lots of other really great dinnerware sets) at target.

I've never been 100% in love with rooms painted pink. There are a few that I've seen pulled off right, but for the most part it always makes me think of living inside a My Pretty Pony cartoon.

This room by Miles Redd really seems to work, though. It could be the fact that I'm desperately in lust with the couch, but I simply adore this look - even with the pink.

There are some things that are so beautiful in their simplicity.



www.stoneforest.com

Kenzo ...

...expresses his beliefs in a multicultural world future through a tableware collection that takes the vibrant colors of nature as its inspiration. This unique and diverse collection of Kenzo china and glassware illustrates the artistry and vision of the designer. He has chosen ateliers in France and Italy to create this unique collection of Kenzo plates and dinnerware. Definately not a low end, pick up at your local Target type item, but I'm willing to bet you could put something together that looks like this setting. Simply gorgeous!

From 2modern, this bedding set screams minimal/ecclectic - I want.

ikea hacker!

Another blogger has a wonderful gig goin'... Not only does he come up with great funked up ikea hacks, but he invites people to do the same and send in pics. - ikea hacks