Christien Meindertsma

THE RUG!

At first, I thought this was a throw.

So I clicked through thinking, "I wanna make that!"

(as usual)

But shazam!

OH MY GOODNESS!

I'm blown away!

When you see the size of this thing... no words!

But I still want a throw size blanket and I will have one!

Just you wait and see...

~ Christien Meindertsma ~

#crazyinsanegoodness

Design for a Living World...

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Do NOT miss the wool rug!

Perhaps we can do a thow in honor of this fabulousness!

Rockin' this DIY!

Love, Love, Love this swing!

Let's make some!

A Beautiful Mess DIY

Insta - Crush !

I am totally smitten with these little

Simone Ceramique "Love Houses" for votive candles 

made in Israel from LINEN & MILK!

Each house is different and signed by the artist.

I ran across them on INSTAGRAM somehow

and went down the rabbit hole of following links.

They are adorable and I want every single one!

The little laundry house kills me!

Serena & Lily

This Newport Lounger by Serena & Lily!

I want these all over everywhere!

Get Outta Town !

I've always been obsessed with this

little monkey image and did not realize that

IOMOI had a rewards program!

I'm in need of a new carry on tote and went online to see how much the extra large tote might be and finally get something with these sweet little guys. Well, low and behold, they have an "invite a friend to join" deal and you know how I love that. SO... use my LINK and let's order some cute stuff!!!

Rattles My Bones !

She needs a good soak and block, but

I love my new sweater!

It's super bulky 100% highland wool yarn on size 15s,

so it's going to have to get pretty darn cold to 

enjoy more than just looking at it!

Casting on the baby version!

Today I Love . . .

~ concrete "handknit" planter ~ terrain ~

It's not if,

it's when and how many?

The Reason For The Season . . .

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This is truly priceless!
Merry Christmas!

While I'm out wading through the mall, pushing through the traffic and
rolling my eyes at rude impatient people, I'm just going to come 
right back here and watch this a million times!

Rediculously Cool !

Ok, I know I have all I really need,

so I always say, "If I can't make it, I don't really need it."

because I NEED to make stuff.

I'm loving these paint rollers from 

THE PAINTED HOUSE by Clare Bosanquet

VERY COOL!

Under the Spell !

There is something about Summer that brings out the Hippie Girl in me!

So every year on the 20th or the 21st of June, 

(PrettyStuff and I just learned that the day switches!)

I drag out my long flowy linen skirt, my favorite ragged jeans,

my favorite giant linen overalls and lots of old jewelry.

This year, 

I'm a wee bit smitten with 

SPELL & THE GYPSY COLLECTIVE!

If it would not cost me $40 bucks in shipping

to get these leggings in my mailbox, 

they would be 

MINE!

...MINE...

...MINE...

...MINE...

!I tell ya!

My mom just sent me an adorable bohemianish dress 

and I think these need to be under it!

Should I do it?

(or stay married - handyhusband would freak over the shipping!)

I'll let you know if I cave!

In the meantime, I hope this first day of Summer

finds you under a wonderful spell as well.

And if you spy any amazing leggings 

that won't cost me my legs to get them here,

please comment with a link, please!

It's a NEED and a WANT!

All of these images are from SPELL & THE GYPSY COLLECTIVE.

You can also find them on 

FACEBOOK, TWITTER, TUMBLR, INSTAGRAM, and PINTEREST!

Follow them 

In any way that suits you, 

but expect it to bring out your flower child.

...PEACE ☮ Y'ALL...

Instagram @ Work !

I took a few minutes at the end of the day to play with Instagram!

I snapped lots of my favorite things @ WORK.

If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram, you've already seen these, 

so b'bye, but if not...

I LOVE THIS DRUM!

It would make a great gift for BeatDropping, 

but not sure how it would fair in a dorm room...

(note to self: buy now, save for later : )

I've been batting my eyelashes at HandyHusband to get him

to convert the armoire in the family room into a bar.

If I succeed, I believe I'll have to bring home a decanter or two...or three.

This bamboo chest really needs to live in my guestroom and since I

slip-covered those dining chairs, well, I think they should live with me too.

Anne and I put the same fabric on that lovely bench and I've

always wanted an old bottle tree!

That insanely beautiful secretary has a nickname...Harry Potter.

It's beautiful. The green bullseye glass in the doors is so unique.

When I finish the family room details, I think I'll be sneaking the

Staffordshire Poodles onto the mantel and adding to my

clock face collection.

The porcelain tureen is part of a pretty big collection.

I want it all, but I'm willing to share it with PrettyStuff!

Need vs. Want 

Always an issue around here!

Zebra figurines: WANT, Garden Stool: NEED,

Oyster Plates: WANT, Ladder Shelf: NEED,

Green Confit Pot: WANT

We have a pair of these Imari fish and they are KILLER!

As hot as orange is these days, I honestly can't believe they lasted

more than a day in the shop...think Aqua beach house with orange

Hermes blanket on the sofa and those fish on your coffee table!

I adore this roof tile lamp and the book lamp is a great guy gift!

Anne and I fight over that bamboo table and our newest treasure

is this incredible late 18th century needlepoint barley twist chair!

Come by Rooney Robison Antiques and make your INSTA-LIST!

Bookcase Style . . .

{image: Habitually Chic}

I love the color coordination in this bookcase!

And love the little mirror hanging from the shelf.

HandyHusband and I have a little obsession with mirrors.

I've got a few little ones...

I think I should take them off the wall

and put them on a bookcase.

{via DesignDarling:Westbook Interiors Portfolio}

Right after I saw this picture today on Design Darling,

I got the itch for some new books with great spines.

Then, I went rummaging through my Crush Cul de Sac Archives...

{via HeadOverHeels}

...I found stacks 'n stacks of Interiors with stacks 'n stacks of books...

{via Lilipage}

{via intothewordless}

...Great Bookcases with GREAT ideas for Accessories...

{via ColorOutsideTheLines}

So, whether you're using books for elevation in a tablescape...

{via CasaTresChic}

or propping them up on your desk with memories,

I can't think of any interior accessory that

expresses your personality more.

{via FromGreenwich}

{via CrushCuldeSac: EclecticRevisited - where's she go?}

{via HabituallyChic}

{via BHG}

{via VerandaMagazine}

{via ThatLibrary via HomeDesignDecorator}

{via InspiredDesign}

{via EnthusiamDocumented}

{via AntiqueShops&Designers}

{via TheDecorista}

{via AbigailAhern}

{via RUE Mag Issue 5}

{via CharlotteMoss}

{DesignSponge via SacramentoStreet}

{via Velvet&Linen}

{via NaDaFarmLife}

I am thoroughly depressed now. 

I need a b'zillion books to stuff, turn backwards, stack, and cover...

I think I need some fun new bookcase clutter & shine too!

While I was pouting over the beautiful stacked books,

I found these sparkly things in Design Darling's online Boutique.

Love the lacquer tray, quartz bookends, votive,

and the amethyst rock is calling my name!

I think I've created a weekend of moving stuff around.

How about you? Gonna shuffle your stuff?

I can't leave a bookcase post without this image.

If you don't have one, paint one.

{Alasdair Gray by Wil Freeborn}