The Chartreuse Life

January 6, 2010

Seeking inspiration . . .

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I’m looking for inspiration. But then, as I think about it, I realize that I always am. What’s my go-to source? Probably the same as yours: magazines and websites! I love them. I love the brevity, the feel, the look, the pictures, the captions (do they actually have written articles, too? I’m not sure . . .)

Here’s a sampling of what makes me happy right now:

Soothing colors, great texture.

Soothing colors, great texture.

My house is of the era of this one, and I just LOVE the use of the soothing grey walls, white trim, and reed blinds.  What a great way to lighten up an otherwise serious room.

There's never too many books.

There's never too many books.

Check out the library below, brimming with books.  A favorite detail:  the picture hanging from the bookshelves.

Here’s a departure from the neutrals, yet the print (in my favorite color!) put together with quieter elements (and, of course, the sun-drenched lighting doesn’t hurt) still creates a comforting room.Could toile be making a come back?

Could toile be making a come back?
Efficient living!

Efficient living!

My poor plants die way too often.  What a great solution!  Shower them while you shower yourself.  But seriously, wouldn’t this wake you right up each morning?

And on the Chartreuse & co front:

House Beautiful has featured two of our hooks in this current online issue:

One of my all-time favorites.  It's the bird that gets me.

One of my all-time favorites. It's the bird that gets me.

Love the lead grey of this cartouche design.

Love the lead grey of this cartouche design.

The shop will be open for just one day this month – January 16th.  It’s too cold to do any more than that, so mark your calendar, and don’t be late!  Doors open at 9am.

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