Relocation….

So, it turns out that blogging is not something I have time to do on a regular basis…. obviously….

So, we are consolidating!

You can now find all of my MADLove posts here.

We will be posting more this month. Thanks for following!

I confess…

I confess …. I’ve been a tad MIA here lately.  I guess life has gotten the best of me this summer. Or, maybe it is this SUMMER that has gotten the best of me? Either way, I’m a blog-slacker.

I swear I’ve tried, here and there. (73 drafts would prove this true)

So, what HAVE I been doing?  A few things.

1. Hanging out with my son (he starts Kindergarten this fall!)

2. Working on my own home projects (Stop laughing!)

3. Driving (fargo, lake city, rochester, etc) LOTS of driving, both work and fun.

4. Accounting (Necessary Evil for a business owner)

5. Detox – ish. As it turns out, gluten and dairy may NOT be my body’s only rejections.

6. Relaxing. I’ve taken my “extra” time for myself, to read books, sleep and do puzzles. Now it’s fall and I tend to get productive.  We’ll see where that takes me.

Cheers!

What do YOU love?

 

Hammocks: 10 places you could spend your summer

Oscar & Izzy Black & White Tile Collection

Well, HELLO!

Amy Mescia has done it again!   You may remember how excited I was a few years ago when I first discovered her at Oscar & Izzy, I wrote a post about it.  I’ve been stalking her on Facebook and Twitter ever since and truly am still giddy every time she releases a new collection.

Her new Black & White Collection is no different and completely AMAZE-BALLS!

By taking color away, the patterns showcase the simple shapes & make their own punch.

I also LOVE that she kept a few of my favorite designs as well as added others.

Outdoor Kitchens: Top 5 Modern Picks from Houzz

On a day like the 4th of July, I really wish I already had an outdoor kitchen at my house.

But, I don’t (not yet!) so….Today, I will dream and plan for the future.

Here are 5 of my favorite outdoor spaces from Houzz, a great resource for inspiration.

See more modern rendering designs

{MMM} … Pad Outdoor

June Mission: Outdoor Planter

Under $500

“PAD Outdoor is a Los Angeles based furniture design company specializing in products for outdoor use. In the tradition of Southern Californian endeavors such as the Case Study program and Architectural Pottery, PAD explores the concomitant relationship between the artistry of form and the market rationality of production.”

Fabric for Birds and Bugs

Lately I have been obsessed with birds and bug decor. I tried to ignore it but then I came across the announcement on Retro Renovation that the Studios of Tom Oldham & Birch Fabrics have collaborated to release a new line around the works of Charley Harper in October of this year.

I’ve decided to embrace my craziness. It turns out, I may not be the only one looking for bugs and birds!

Bank Swallow Fall

Bank Swallow Blue

Clean up Your Soap

Well, it’s already June and it is just starting to feel like Spring around here. Which, of course, means SPRING CLEANING!

Who doesn’t like a clean house?  I LOVE a clean house {in my dreams} and am often looking for solutions to my pet peeves.

I MUST find a better way to have hand soap ready for action!  With an almost-5 year old and his friends in and out all summer, I don’t think I can handle the drips nor another day with those unattractive pump bottles.

First Hand Soap Dispenser

Road Tripping ~ Dahlonega Road

So, it’s a bit out of my price range and in Bethesda, Maryland (which I’ve been to once…I think) but I couldn’t resist dreaming of staying here for a week vacation or maybe the summer?

Front at night

The home was built in 1969 and listed for a mear 1.8 mil (according to Weichert.com). My favorite part? The top floor/roof deck.

LOVE.

{MMM} … Modernica Ceramic

June Mission: Outdoor Planters

Under $500

I ran across these ceramic planters while shopping on Modernica.com (that is a problem for another time)

I feel immediately head over heels in Lust with this 3 tier planter!  Then, I saw the baby black one.

Here’s a quick summary.

Discovery: Steuart Padwick

Today I was exploring the Contemporist website and came across this gorgeous table from Steuart Padwick.

The Belly Desk

{MMM} … Tulip Table

May Mission: Side Table

Under $1,200

The Tulip Table is one of my all time favorite pieces. It is iconic, classic, simple and fun.

Many companies make this style. They range in price, material and size.  Here are a few of my favorites.

Tip Top by Kartell