A Great Space

Now that things are getting back to normal after the wedding, I had to find another project to keep my creative juices flowing so next up...home renovation! At this point, I have no idea what I'm getting myself into, but I'm loving step 1: bank inspiration.

Like this rad Brooklyn apartment's kitchen and dinning room.


via from me to you

I abosultely adore the mismatched Ikea chairs - brilliant way to add interest and play off of the (stunning) hard wood floors, and in totally economical fashion. And I spy lots of handy Ikea shelves in the kitchen too. Brilliant and on budget? Love it.

Definitely filing these ideas away for later! Be sure you check out the rest of the apartment here.

Tasty Tuesday {Dining}

For me, where you eat is just as important as what you eat. We've (attempted!) to ban couch eating at our house. And now that it's summer I'd love to have every single meal al fresco if I could. 

I'd be just as happy with a light and airy sunroom. A fun and funky dining space would also do just fine.  

images via automatism, moodboard, dress design decor, & rebecca june

I would just like to put as much thought into where I sit to dine as to what's on my plate! 

Duplicity

Here is one table two very different ways. 

Are you a minimalist?

Or a lover of layers?

images by magnus anesund via swedish elle decor 

Or perhaps, like me, your mood switches from day to day? If  that's you, check out the progression of the entire table here!

Feeling Regal

I'm by no means an expert in tableware - I've really spent very little time paying attention to it, but it's certainly catching my eye now that I have wedding (and wedding registry!) on the brain. 

These lovely options from Royal Caribbean actually have me considering a proper dinner rather than one served on the couch!

via brunch at saks

It all just looks so civilized and lovely!

Delicious Dining

I'm headed to the future in-laws for Thanksgiving so on the one hand have no stress of menu planning or decorating. On the other hand, I don't have the stress of menu planning or decorating!

While I don't consider myself a tabletop guru (I leave that to the experts), I was really drawn to these simple dining spaces from Commune. Couldn't you just imagine an intimate yet elegant Thanksgiving with only your nearest and dearest around you?

If I were to plan my own table I'd fill it with simple, seasonal items, saturated colors and natural element for a warm, inviting and slightly informal style. 

images via plaisirs simples, lacie hansen, erinheartscourt, 100 layer cake, busy being fabulous

I have a feeling that once we're happily wed, my turn will come soon enough. I'll just bank this inspiration until then.

So Purdy

Little lights are a no-brainer for al fresco dining but bird cages add a very fun twist.

via duet weddings

Gorgeous, no? Be sure to check out Duet Weddings for more stunning events.

PS, don't forget to enter this week's giveaway!

Favorite Spaces

I realized I've posted very little decor this week and decided now is as good a time as any to share the collection of favorite tables I've been hoarding.

via here, here, unknown, here, and here

Bon appetito!

Dream Kitchen Alert

Open shelving? Check. Amazing light fixture? Check. Light and airy? Check and Check!

Sold!  While I'm at it I'll go with the living room, dining room and office too.

photos by laura resen via delight by design

Three Square Meals a Day

In the mad rush that is daily life, how many of us count coffee as a complete breakfast?  Or eat lunch at our desks?  Or dinner in front of the TV? Whatever happened to the tradition of sitting down with friends and family for a tried and true meal?  If I had a dinning room like the ones by famed British design house Studioilse (the designers behind NYC's Soho House) I'd do a much better job of sitting down for a proper meal.

My mouth is watering just looking at them!

via a merry mishap

Be sure to browse Studioilse's entire portfolio because every single room they create is ah-maz-ing.  Bon appetit!

Cabin Chic

As I mentioned, I'm spending some great QT with family and friends on the eastern shore but I couldn't leave you all without a little bit of gorgeousness to tide you over.  Cassandra just discovered photographer Christine Rudolph (thanks for the constant inspiration doll!)

via Judith Miller Inc

Her entire portfolio is fab, but this shot perfectly captures the stylish version of the beach house I'm currently staying in.  If it looked like that I'd never come home again!

Friday Fantasy

Inspiration for great living can really come from anywhere.  The other day I was dreaming of living in a hotel.  Today I'd gladly move into an eating establishment.  If it looked like this, wouldn't you?

via decorno

This is the Corson Building, the latest genius idea of Seattle phenom chef Matt Dillon.  It's actually a 1910 house!  I'd love to see that fireplace, exposed brick, beautiful banquet tables, gorgeous floors and arched doorways when I walk into my dinning room everyday.

I am not going to get to live in that amazing space, but at least I can get some inspiration to go whenever I eat there.  The semi-private restaurant serves public communal dinners including a Sunday Supper every month.

I hope you have an inspiring weekend!