Herringbone Love

Man, I am so exhausted I feel like I ran two marathons this weekend. And then built a house from scratch. And then ran a third marathon just for kicks. Phew. Can't wait to share my crazy story, but in the meantime while I'm recuperating, here's some GORGEOUS herringbone patterned floors via Griege Design blog ...

Pattern Party - Chevron and Stripes Edition

I spent my twenties wearing solid colors. Yes, there was often some sort of flair - a ruffle, a fun trim, but in it seems these days we are all more comfortable rocking bold geometric patterns...

Love it in the home:
{sofa by wisteria}



{rug by west elm}


And of course I'm loco for stripes on clothing...

I snapped a pic of this J. Crew top (using the hipstamatic iphone app, hence the funky colors)
Love it, though made a vow to myself that I am done buying striped tops and dresses - that niche is FULL in my wardrobe.

Here's the top on a proper model.


Loved these two striped J. Crew goodies as well...Stripes + Sequins = A No Brainer


Striped blazer? Might have to end my stripe hiatus for this bad boy.


And a striped scarf never hurt anyone...
{from Garnet Hill}

Yay! Patterns for everyone!

Pattern Party Part Two

It's no secret that I am a lover of fun patterns... Check out these two gorgeous rooms where pattern reigns supreme.




Fabulous pattern + pop of bright hot color = Gorgeousness

both images from Canadian House + Home