Fab Friday Flowers

I hope you’re having yourself one very Fab Friday.
To make it even better click over to Simply Seleta to see what’s absolutely fabulous in other parts of the blogosphere!

Then head to the nursery to pick up some edible flowers to add to your menu tonight!
Real Simple magazine lists the following good choices:

Basil flowers
Tuberous Begonia
Rosemary
Calendula
Lemon Balm
Viola
Thyme
Chives
Flat-leaf parsley
Margold
Marjoram
Nasturtium
Tarragon
Pansy
Sage

And just to make sure the flowers you're eating are as safe as they are beautiful, check out these safety tips.

Bon Appetit!

{Photo from Real Simple}

Inspiring Work Environments

Thursday is my day in the week to catch up on life.  I don’t go to the office; I don’t do “work”; but I’m always busy at home.  Household chores, paperwork that needs to be addressed, errands I’ve put off from earlier in the week…those things that my imaginary housekeeper just keeps falling behind on!

On days like today when it’s beautiful, sunny, and calm outside it’s really hard to stay focused, as glamorous as all those tasks are!  I’m sure I could do a much better job from one of these spots….

  

Lounging in this daybed would be so lovely, especially since imaginary housekeeper has also brought out fresh fruit and pastries so that I can work straight through lunch.  She’s such a doll when she’s on top of it.

 

This is a perfect office- it’s got everything one could need.  Chairs, table, coffee… it just needs a dedicated and hard worker sitting in one of those chairs!

 

Now this might be the best work environment I’ve ever seen.  It’s very ergonomical-  adjustable seating, spacious enough to get up and stretch one’s legs between long periods of indulgent blogging productivity,  and fabulous air quality… It’s even got oversized lamps encouraging one to lounge work late into the evening.

I think we’d all be more than nine-to-fivers in these conditions!

Il y a Longtemps que Je T'aime

I've been swamped with events, taxes, and other fun (and not-so-fun) things this week...I'm so glad I got time in to watch this. It's a captivating story of delicate emotions and relationships. Kristin Scott Thomas is truly an excellent actress.

Friday Flowers

Easter Flowers beg for something special...

A pretty assortment of garden picked flowers in a collection of egg-cups... simple and innovative... ah I love it!

For a slightly more streamlined look, use flowers of the same type or color and set them upon a tiered cake stand.

To take the egg-cup concept a step further, use hollowed out egg shells as a bud vases. These shells appear to have been dyed a light lavender color to compliment the flowers.

Guaranteed to bring oohs and aahs!

Have a wonderful, blessed and egg-filled weekend!

{Photos via Martha Stewart}

Eggstraordinary

To answer the obvious, a new bar has been set for an Easter dessert.... I don't think I've seen a prettier idea than this Chocolate Cake with a Truffle-Egg Nest.

Friday Flowers

Tonight I’m off to a wedding whose flowers will come from here.
Between the flowers and the beautiful couple, I know it will be a spectacular night!
Happy Friday!

Blissful Bedrooms

As I have been searching for ideas for my own bedroom redo, I came across many inspiring pictures. Just looking at each is refreshing....

We spend 1/3 of our lives sleeping and resting up for our busy days... it only makes sense that these rooms should be designed for complete rejuvenation. That is much easier said and done of course, but how wonderful is it to drift asleep without the reminders of chores to be done and to wake with a view free of clutter....

So serene are these muted colors and natural textures... the upholstered headboard adds the perfect amount of interest to this bedroom.

 

The full bed linens in this bedroom make me want to plop down on this bed and sink into all that down!

 

White linens are a must- nothing looks more fresh or crisp.

 

The canopy on this bed is so dreamy. And of course the vintage pillow cover adds instant charm.

 

Lots of texture keeps a monochrome space from being blah... this room is anything but! What a delightful indulgence to wake up to a huge floral arrangement like this.

 

Is it even possible to wake up on the wrong side of this bed??? Imagine the view out these French doors!

 

I've posted on this bedroom before, but I can't escape its quiet elegance. The
casual linen is dressed up so well with a simple scallop-edged duvet and the worn patina of the surrounding materials.

The everyday junk and "stuff" has been cleared from each of these rooms... there's not a pile to be seen! Nothing in any of these rooms screams "look at me!" yet each is overflowing with interest, charm and tranquility. Now that is bliss.

{Image 1 via Decorno, 2, 5 & 7 via Veranda, 3 & 4 via Traditional Home, 6 via Western Interiors}