We have a cabin dream. And hopefully it will look something like this Black Butte, OR beauty.

(via Cabin Porn)

house beautiful

ur bedroom is still a work in progress but for the time being we're happy with the desk area. The main elements: 1. Industrial task lamp 2. Parsons desk 3. Herman Miller chair. I got the little antique side chair from the music school where I work and the shelves are pieces of an antique table paired with Ikea brackets. We are also in love with the paint color-- the perfect dark grey, called Trail Print from Behr.

Runway to Win

I'm liking this geometric, subtly political tote from Derek Lam. 

There are 20+ pieces from different designers on the Obama site. Worth a look.

Island Time

Our short week on Sanibel Island was super relaxing. We had lots of sun, walks on the beach,
good rum drinks, and lived on "island time," which is where you do everything without
any urgency. People drive slow but it didn't bother me at all. Seriously, I'm going back next year.
Fun fact: Because of placement and shape, Sanibel is one of the few places
you can stand on the same beach and watch sunrise and sunset.