Hot for Summer

There are innumerable things that I love about summer.  I actually don't mind being really hot sometimes.  Today is so hot that my brain has become liquid.  Not cool, slushy liquid; it's more like a substance with the viscosity of molasses.  Like melting tar in the city heat. I'm envisioning some cool breezes lulling me while I lounge in these cool new items.

 

Above from Anthropologie

 All above from Serena & Lily Bazaar

The new things at West Elm are pretty great.

 Wave pillow by Allegra Hicks

 I love this lamp.  It's mid-century vibe is right up my alley.  The touch of gold at the base gives it some sheen and makes it look vintage.

Haven't seen this in person, but I like that it's a white washed African style stool that could be great in the beach house.

hunting and gathering

A few new purchases here that I am loving!
Acquired at Acquire:

I got seven of these babies.  They screw directly into the wall.  They are thin ceramic eggs painted gold or silver inside.  I haven't yet decided where to install them.

These blue agate coasters are stunning.  Also from the fabulous Acquire in the North End of Boston.  They demand a pretty glass atop, or none at all.

Picked this up on sale at Anthro.  I think I've mentioned my attraction to zig zags.

Spotted this at a recent visit to Material Objects in Jamesport.  I really love the glass disks.  It's got a farmhouse vibe with elegance and whimsy.  Anyone looking for me to decorate their farmhouse?  In Shelter Island, perhaps?

Please?

Window treatment?

I have been putting off window treatments in Isabel's room.  I am not exactly sure what look to go after.  In a past post I talked about the Moroccan pelmet idea (getting into the spirit).  The poor windows really could use something.  Here is what one looks like with a simple roller shade for privacy:

I just spotted these on Crate & Barrel's website:

I love the zig zag, of course.  I'm stripe and chevron obsessed.  

It's a problem.

I'm considering store bought as it could provide some instant gratification.

Another consideration:

In this color way from Anthropologie:

Any thoughts?

before and after fireplace

Before:

After: