Packing for Eastern Europe!

Today is packing day. Believe it or not, and more to my surprise than anyone else's, I have purchased all the mini-sized toiletries needed, arranged for house sitting, and finished my projects. We've been planning the visit back to my husband's homeland and I'm excited to get back. I can't wait to see my sister-in-law, my husband's family, and friends!

Paradise

Doesn't this look like paradise? This was taken in Palolem Beach in Goa, India in 1989. I love the paintings on the boat. Oh, and the palm trees, too.

Words to Live By

Four things I love:  chalkboard walls, text as art, black and white, inspirational words. Via Home Sweet Home.

Tree Stump Furniture

This is my next project. After completing my wood pallet table (see my post on 14 June here) I'm excited to move on to the next project. The husband has found the stumps on the side of the road and my friends at Cutting Edge Tree Care have cut them level. Thank you, Charlie!

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Charlie at a typical day on the job. Check out Cutting Edge Tree Care's website here.

Pops of Color

This is a great use of color for strong impact. Although, I don't think I would like to live with it for long unless it was tempered with some deep tones such as the last few. Then I love it!

All photos via Pinterest here

I'm in Love with Wood Pallets

Here's another table made from a lowly wood pallet. Lovely. But, I also love the monochromatic gray and the simple textural elements.

Just the bare, worn wood is beautiful. But, this particular grouping doesn't stay this way; go here to see it's transformation. All is nice ~ but, what do you prefer???

Just the worn bare wood is beautiful. It doesn't stay this way

Oh yeah . . .

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Eating in the Kitchen

These are far from inexpensive kitchens ~ but, I love the old fashioned mindset that the place to eat is actually in the kitchen.

Via Denver Homes & LIfestyles

Giselle Bündchen for Missoni

. . . for Missoni in all of her fabulous self. 

Summer Interiors

I had several images that evoke "Summer Time!" in my files. Yet, I completely forgot to note where I found them and who created these lazy, hazy afternoon spaces ~ sorry! All have large expanses of windows inviting the outdoors in. Many are located on a coast. Enjoy.

Completed Chalk Art

On Monday I posted about in progress chalk paintings at the Denver Chalk Art Festival. Here is Stanley Turner's final chalk painting. Pretty cool, aye?

Here are all of the winners for 2011:

Best of Show, 1st Place, William Zin

Best 3D, Lance Leber

Best of Show, 2nd Place, David Ocelotl

Best of Show, 3rd Place, Noami Foster

Best Reproduction of a Master, Benjamin Hummel

Best Use of Color, Mythica Von Griffin

Most Whimsical, Laura Bornemann

People's Choice Award, RMCAD

Youth Challenge, 1st Place, Highlands Ranch High School 

Youth Challenge, 2nd Place, Boulder High School

Youth Challenge, 3rd Place, Jefferson High School

Youth Challenge, People's Choice, Highlands Ranch High School