Monday's Pretty Things

MONDAY’S PRETTY THINGS :: An Antidote for Stormy Weather

Cynthia Rowley's home via The GlowImage of Cynthia Rowley’s home, as photographed for The Glow

How’s the weather where you are? I’m definitely appreciating coffee this morning, as we were woken repeatedly last night because of Tropical Storm Isaac-induced 50mph winds and rains. (Three cheers for Aveline, who quickly fell back asleep on her own each time she awoke!) This morning it’s oddly dark; the thick cloud cover isn’t letting a bit of light in. The scene is very much the opposite of the above image!

Squalls are expected to continue throughout the day today, so to counteract the dark rain beating against the windows — and before we lose power! Josiah just texted to tell me there is a partial power outage at work — I thought I’d share a lineup of things which are nice and calming. Pretty things such as…

Paris Map Illustrated by Josie Portillo…this lovely paris map, drawn by Josie Portillo. Can you believe it’s the first map Josie has ever illustrated?
Sophie Digard Linen Blanket with Dots via Makie Clothier as seen on Oaxacaborn dot com…this handmade dotted linen blanket, designed by Sophie Digard and available on Makie Clothier.
Scan from German vintage children's book Fahre Mit Durchs ABC via Lab-Curio as seen on Oaxacaborn dot com…these pages from the German vintage children’s book Fahre Mit Durchs ABC, via Lab-Curio.

Ceramic Dala Horse via BergenHouse on Etsythis ceramic dala horse via Bergen House on Etsy — the figurine was actually painted in Brasil!

Vintage wallpaper showing Paris streetscapes, via SmileMercantile on Etsythis vintage wallpaper of the streets of Paris, via Smile Mercantile on Etsy. I think it would look charming covering a single wall in a guest room — you know, in that dream world where we all have an extra room to decorate in Parisian vintage decor. :)

Hope your Monday is lovely, friends!

P.S. If you enjoyed this edition of Monday’s Pretty Things, you might want to have a little look at some of these, too.

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MONDAY’S PRETTY THINGS :: Sleep With the Moon and Stars

A little round-up of dream-inducing items in a pretty monochromatic palette.
Organic pajamas with moon in knees and shirt made by popupshop on thumbeline Popupshop’s organic moon children’s pajamas, via Thumbeline

Brainstorm Eureka RC Illuminated Moon on Alex and Alexa dot comBrainstorm RC-operated moon light, via Alex and Alexa (It shows the different phases of the moon!)

Black Eye Galaxy stitched quilt by Jimmy McBride as seen on Dwell Magazine's websiteJimmy McBride M64 Black Eye Galaxy child’s quilt, via Dwell Magazine

Stars Eiderdown bedcover from Ketiketika on Smallable dot comKetiketika stars Eiderdown child’s bedcover, via Smallable

Trompe L'Oeil Floor Mat - Moon via Urban OutfitersTrompe L’Oeil Moon Floor Mat, via Urban Outfitters

Monday's Pretty Things

MONDAY’S PRETTY THINGS :: Stripes Three Ways

1. ON A TODDLER…Toddler in orange stripes via Ngoisao dot netToddler in orange stripes, via Ngaisao

2. ON A POSTER…Vintage Library Poster via Enokson on FlickrVintage library poster, via Enokson on Flickr

3. ON BLANKETS AND PILLOWS…Endless Summer surf movie poster and and Zoza Ethopian striped blanket via LemlemMovie poster and Zoza blanket, via Lemlem

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MONDAY’S PRETTY THINGS :: Florals

I thought I’d try something a little different for today’s pretty things — FLORALS! Happy Monday, everyone.

Untitled Watercolor by Lieke RomeijnUntitled watercolor, via Lieke Romeijn on Flickr
Junior Croquet Girls, Dress via Joules
Cushion cover Rabarber, natural via Jobs Handtryck, SwedenRabarber cushion, via Jobs Handprinted Textiles
Neon Cherry Blossom Brie HarrisonNeon Cherry Blossom Pattern, via Brie Harrison

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MONDAY’S PRETTY THINGS :: Children’s Rooms

Le Dans La - Plastic Animals in Basket on Wooden FloorPlastic animals in basket on wooden floor, via the Le Dans La blog
Le Dans La -  Gingham Pajamas in BedGingham pajamas in bed, via the Le Dans La blog
Tove Johansson - Wallpaper in Svala and Mixed PillowsSvala wallpaper and mixed pillows, by Tove Johansson
Vedbaek Hygge house in Dwell Magazine, Photograph by Jonas Bjerre-PolsenGuest bedroom in Scandinavian house; photograph by Jonas Bjerre-Polsen, via Dwell magazine
Child's Attic Room in Vedbaek house in Dwell Magazine, Photograph by Jonas Bjerre-PolsenChild’s attic bedroom in Scandinavian house; photograph by Jonas Bjerre-Polsen, via Dwell magazine
Un Dimanche Γ  Paris wallpaper via Famille SummerbelleUn Dimanche Γ  Paris wallpaper, via Famille Summerbelle

I think my favorite is the attic room. Pretty, well-lit attics have always intrigued me (although I don’t think I’ve ever seen a clean, habitable one in person!)

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Inspiration

INSPIRATION :: Modern vs Victorian

We recently starting getting Dwell magazine, and I’ve so been enjoying the creativity and design in each issue. Can you believe these two photos are of the same house in Adelaide, Australia? The back is unapologetically modern, and the front is an 1880’s bungalow! So clever.

Australian modern glass house - in Dwell magazine

Australian Victorian brick and 1880 sandstone home - in Dwell Magazine

Photographs by James Knowler via Dwell