NEED: Warmth and Cosiness!

I realized that I don't own any blankets! *gasp* really, I don't own one single blanket! 

     hmmp, Not sure why but I don't......

I have down duvets but no blankets.  I think that is strange, so I am on a quest to fix that.... I want something simple with stripes for my bed.  I like wool as long as it is soft and cosy, to keep me warm on snowy nights.

Here are a few that I have found online this weekend. 

What are your thoughts, any suggestions?  

xx

callie

***Joel Fitzpatrick

Swans Island Blankets

Gorgeous Wool throw with his trademark stripes.

***Toast

Brechfa Blanket

pretty little striped repro of an antique Welsh Blanket.

All British Wool

***Toast

Macausland's Blanket

Traditional Canadian Blanket

Soft and Warm

Wool Blanket

{I might be able to get some of these next time I drive up to Canada to visit family.}

and these hottie covers are adorable!!

toast

DESIGNER CRUSH: Sheila Bridges!!

This is the image that got me hooked on Sheila Bridges! I love stripes and she does them right!! big, bold and layered with sweet little framed images.  AND that black desk, stunning!

Sheila Bridges

Originally from Philadelphia Pennsylvania

now residing in New York.

Her designs are striking, sophisticated, glamourous and have a touch of wit! They are also very cosy. Her use of colour is awesome! I wish I could be so bold. She makes it look so easy! "Just paint this wall apple green!" see below and you will understand! LOVE it!!

Even her little structures are well designed and oh so gorgeous!  Tennis Shed with a disco ball!

She is truly an amazing talent.

Enjoy!

xx callie

That bedroom is just beautiful.

Pool Cabana

Tennis Shed

Porch & Living Room

Kitchen with the Harlem Toile de Jouy Wall paper!

Gorgeous green with a bit of soft yellow!

That black and white coverlet is absolutely beautiful!!

all images from Sheila Bridges site

HAPPY Thanksgiving!

via tumblr

Today is Thanksgiving in America. My favorite holiday!  I will be missing my family today but will be spending a lovely day with my best friend Trina!  I am thankful for all my family and friends as well as all my bloggy friends! You all make my day by sharing your thoughts, emotions, loves and great finds on your blogs.  I enjoy reading and being a part of your life out here is cyber world. So a huge Thank You to you all for being apart of my world!!

Also, I am guest blogging over at Eliana's wonderful blog!! please come visit me and if you are unfamiliar with this lovely blog please go take a look, she posts the most stylish finds {I so want this vest!!}  and she is very sweet.  I also love how she is very giving, check out her list of giving idea's on her right side bar!! and her support for "blings against bullies!" event  Once, you visit her lovely blog I know you will agree, Eliana is a generous and lovely friend to have! Thank you Eliana for having me guest post today! muuaaahhh!

I wish you all a wonderful day, xx callie

PHOTOGRAPHER: William Waldron

William Waldron is a 

photographer who lives and 

works in New York

  **  pulled right from his site!

I have posted here a few of my favorite shots of interiors from his site!  His portraits and studio shots are quite nice as well, go take a look!

What photographers are catching your eye lately?

xx

callie

Home of the American Painter

John Dowd in Provincetown for Elle Deocor

Carlos Mota Stylist

Home of Steven Gambrel in Greenwich Village for

Elle Decor, Anita Sarsidi stylist

Robert Duffy in Provincetown Massachuesetts for

 Elle Decor, Carlos Mota Stylist

Elle Decor Magazine, Anita Sardisi, Stylist

Parlange Plantation on False River, Louisiana

Home of Georgette Farkus Trapp

In New York for Elle Decor

Carlos Mota, Stylist

Albania, Hunt Slonem's Louisiana Plantation

Home of Nanette Lepore for Elle Decor

Carols Mota stylist

flowers

Chic & Cheap

Book styled by Carlos Mota, photographed by William Waldron

gorgeous eye candy!! 

perfect gift for anyone who loves flowers.

WISH LIST: little things that I want!!

Christmas is coming upon us quickly, and I have my list! Here is my short list of what I wish for this season:

Magic Wand Scanner

Perfect for traveling while doing my family research!!

perfect for scanning old birth, marriage and death records as well as 

other great finds.

Pandigital, photo, Slide and negative converter!!

really need this, to scan all those old photos family members show me

but won't let me have! scan and save, print later for myself!!

Now this is the one thing I really really really want!!

I really would love to have

an ipad, 3G

This is so I can work on my blog on the go!!

and of course I will need this great bag to place it in, for protection of course 

and because it looks fabulous!!

Cole Haan, Hudson Messenger bag!

This is the first year ever that I would want mostly electronic gifts.  

I know they are not so little, but if I get one of them I would be happy!!

What's on your list this year?

xx

callie

DESIGN: Tradition bursting with colour!

This New York house is absolutely bursting with colour!  I complete swooned over the article when the magazine was delivered in my mail box! The deep jewel tones, saturated and just plain gorgeous.  The butler pantry is one of my favorite spaces, just look at those lacquered cabinets! *sigh* stunning is an understatement!!  The living room is another wonderful space, golds mixed with the blues and hits of reds mmmm just gorgeous!!.  Miles Redd just knows how to make a room sing!

Who is your favorite designer this week?

xx

callie

Photographer: William Waldron
Magazine Article: Elle Decor
Interior Design: Miles Redd
Architect: Gil Schafer