Rainbow

This morning, I've been writing up a post about our weekend, but as a new mom, everything takes 100x longer than expected. So, in the meantime, I thought you might like this rainbow windshield. :)

(By Dutch artist Helmut Smits, via DesignLoveFest)

Rainbow birthday party

Jessi Arrington loves color, so she decided to have a rainbow birthday party. Everyone had to dress in a single color, and Jessi herself changed into a different color every hour! Awesome. (Click the photo to enlarge.)

P.S. Cute rainbow watches.

(Via Swissmiss)

Colorful sneakers

I wear T-shirts, jeans and sneakers almost every day, so I was excited to spot these rad Frye leather low tops on Unruly Things. What a cute way to mix things up for the summer. Which color would you choose? (I think I'd go for mustard yellow.)

P.S. Fun shoelaces to jazz them up...

Home inspiration: Bedroom makeover

Alex and I are fixing up our place a little this fall, and I find this bedroom makeover hugely inspiring. How gorgeous is the "after" photo? It's hard to believe it's the same space. The charcoal paint was a bold call but it totally works.

(See the rest of the house here.)

San Francisco apartment

Interior designer Grant K. Gibson made a deal with his landlord: If he could skip two months rent, he would renovate his San Francisco apartment. His landlord said yes, and Grant launched the most amazing transformation. First (above), he framed beautiful pages from a book about Rome.
His masculine living room features newly sanded floors, a zebra rug and fig branches. And--surprise!--the bamboo shades are from Target.
Grant cleverly installed mirrors at the back of each bookshelf to make the room feel bigger. And don't you love the portrait hung on the bookcase?
Cobalt blue paint makes the bedroom feel "denlike," and would you ever guess that the iron canopy is from Pottery Barn Teen? Grant also asked his seamstress to make a headboard with inexpensive mohair fabric.
Bravo, Grant! Read the whole article, and see more fabulous photos in the New York Times slideshow.

(Photos by Peter DaSilva/NYTimes, via the Auburn and Ivory)

Book covers

Loving these book covers by Megan Wilson. She has such a fun use of color, and I love the Indian dude in the sunglasses!

Pretty bedroom.

Diana of the jewels of new york has such a peaceful bedroom. Her bed is white because, she says, "I want to feel like I’m waking up on a cloud every morning." And she couldn't find the right soft blue paint, so she layered white paint over vivid blue. What a nice place to call home. (I also love the topiary!)

P.S. The coolest surprise party ever on Smitten...

Home Inspiration: Pops of Red

I never used to love red, but my friend Abbey always raved about how wonderful it can be. Tonje Holand's beautiful house in Norway helps prove Abbey's case. (Love those red lips!)

(Via D*S)

House Inspiration: Red Doors

I gasped when I saw this room. How gorgeous are the black floors, mismatched chairs and trusty bicycle? The room looks so lived in and welcoming. And what a brilliant idea to paint the interior doors red. I never would have thought of that!

(Via Frolic, via Seesaw Designs, via Little Green Notebook)

Welcome Home

Isn't this nice?
(Via the always awesome Swissmiss)

Home Inspiration: Bold Colors

Meredith Kleinman, a designer and painter, has created such a colorful home. I usually veer toward more neutral colors when decorating, but I'm inspired by her boldness. Don't you love these rooms, especially that wallpaper? Bonus: She has a Japanese bathhouse, which looks ridiculously amazing.
(Via Design*Sponge)

Poketo Wallet.

I am really, really digging this wallet by Scotland artist Stuart White.