Poem for June

More on the legend couple here. "House of Cash" is full of photos and poems by Johnny. One of them titled "Don't Make a Movie about Me." It's already on my Amazon Wishlist.

A Diversion of Porn

I just learned about Bookshelf Porn from this great blog I discovered: The Diversion Project.

I am in love with books. I have visions of library shelves in my house. In fact, I find a way to incorporate them into every room.

The problem is I don't read! I am a "wannabe." I have stacks upon stacks of books collecting dust. I do have a strong desire to read all of the classics (and all of my dusty books). But the truth is, at the end of the night I can barely keep my eyes open to walk upstairs to the bedroom.

Love Scandanavia

A series of events have recently occured that spiked my obsession with Scandanavia. Lately I cannot get enough and find myself taking numerous virtual trips throughout the day. I started w/ dropping the Kruegers off at the airport for a trip to Norway & Sweden (back in May). Next were the movies based on the series by Stieg Larson (The Girl with the...). Now the holidays are here and I've learned that having children brings you that much closer to your heritage.

A family trip to visit our heritage is a near priority. I'd love to immerse ourselves in the simple culture and educate our children on that lifestyle.

Why not bring it home? The construction project is incomplete, but I'll be ready to revive our interiors when it is my turn. Above are just a few images that I've found. Like the images I'll go with a mix of trad and mod. Below is the Coral light fixture that I must have by David Trubridge.

Seatbelt?

Today I was sitting at my desk at work and thought to myself, "hmmm....I should buckle up." Not because I felt so busy that I needed grounding. But because my mind is so overwhelmed that I actually thought since I was sitting still I must be in my car.

Surroudings

I am a person strongly affected by surroundings. Surroundings are as much emotional as they are physical. I am suffocating myself by not completing my own residence. I need order, I need structure, I need a place for every little thing (including my sanity).

I am working hard at utilizing my creative brain, but find it challenging while at home. We have exposed window frames. We have no trim or moulding. We have no flooring in the upper level. We have exposed duct work in the basement. I feel incomplete and can't taste the creative juice while in my own sanctuary.

For now, I will use my imagination and pretend I am here:




Or here:



Or my absolute favorite:

Inspiration for the day.

I love how colorful the accessories are, executed with a balance of whites and neutrals.

Happy place.