Back garden

From our cramped Manhattan apartment, Alex and I always daydream about having a back garden one day, complete with red chairs and a hammock. You could have friends over and serve cauliflower soup, salad and Gruyere. Aren't these photos lovely?

(Photos via Remodelista, landscape design by Foras, butterfly chair from Circa50)

Banners

Oooh, I'm loving these fabulous banners, which are making their way around the blog world. They'd be fun to string up for a cocktail party or to display everyday at home. ("Magic Surrounds" would be especially sweet in a nursery.) The best part? They're only 10 bones!

P.S. The opposite sentiment.

(Via For Me-For You)

Guest Post: I can see clearly now...

...through multi-colored glasses...

{left to right, top to bottom: milly gum drops ring, kate
spade gumdrop studs, acquamiki pendant lamp, wine and olive wood jar from moma, and ballet flats from fred flare.}

-- By Joy from Oh Joy and Oh Joy Eats

Dream room

What a beautiful room, don't you think? I'd love to spend an afternoon in that chair.

(Photo credit unknown, via Lost)

Bobby Brown Explains Why He Left Whitney's Funeral

Yesterday was the home going of Whitney Houston to which many members of the entertainment industry came out to show their respects and to say their final goodbyes to the fallen angel. However, Bobby Brown was not afforded the luxury of properly saying goodbye to his ex-wife and experience the home going like everyone else.

In fact, the rumor was that Bobby Brown was seen leaving Whitney Houston's funeral about 20 minutes after he arrived looking distraught. Many assumed he was kicked out of the funeral, but that was not the case. So to stop the rumors from running rampant, Bobby Brown issued a statement on what really happened yesterday at Whitney Houston's funeral and you can check that out when you click on the "Read More" button below:




And of course you know papparazzi was on hand to capture all the moments of Bobby Brown's departure  from the funeral, so you can check out those photos below:

After all was said and done, someone sent me a photo of what was posted on an "alleged" Bobby Brown Facebook page. Now, I don't know if the page is actually Bobby Brown's, but I thought it would be interesting to post up on the site. So check out that Facebook message below:

Feel free to leave your thoughts on this matter because you know I'm listening!

"My children and I were invited to the funeral of my ex-wife Whitney Houston. We were seated by security and then subsequently asked to move on three separate occasions. I fail to understand why security treated my family this way and continue to ask us and no one else to move. Security then prevented me from attempting to see my daughter Bobbi Kristina. In light of the events, I gave a kiss to the casket of my ex-wife and departed as I refused to create a scene. My children are completely distraught over the events. This was a day to honor Whitney. I doubt Whitney would have wanted this to occur. I will continue to pay my respects to my ex-wife the best way I know how."

Animal boxes

What a cute way to store your keys and quarters!

(Via Post Grad Hair Cut)

Home inspiration: Trapeze!

My friend Sophie (of the amazing children's brand Oeuf) has a wooden trapeze in her Brooklyn living room. She used to go to trapeze school in California, and now she has taught her kids a bunch of tricks. "They do knee hangs and swing quite high," she says. "They think I look like a big whale, but I do it to amuse them. We thought they'd use it for five minutes and never again, but it's completely part of their daily life. We call them monkeys."

(Photo from Milk Magazine)

Star projector

Picture this: Your crush invites you over for dinner, and, when you arrive, you're greeted with a glass of wine, Sigur Ros on the iPod, and this star projector. How amazing would that be?

I'd love it for quiet married nights at home, too. Would be a fun way to eat burritos and watch Curb your Enthusiasm, haha.

Map of Italy

How clever is this? Sicily looks like it's getting kicked behind the sofa.

(Photo by Domus)

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Today in Awesome: Zara Home is finally here!

City shower curtains

How fabulous are these shower curtains? Above are Paris, Venice, the Brooklyn Bridge and London. What a way to start the day!

P.S. Another cool one.

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Lovely Lady Girl Woman Hooded Raincoat Pvc Waterproof

• Coat Length: 97 cm
• Coat Width: 58 cm
• Sleeve Length: 64 cm
• Weight: 300g
• this raincoat is for adult

It is a cool and sexy woman's Raincoat. Very nice design and a pleasant soft semi-transparent material.

Other color available:B0068A0IN0

Price: $29.99

Do or Don't: Magazines in the bathroom

We were at our friends' house the other day when I noticed something funny...
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