ebb & flow :: fabulous finds & divine designs

I’m signing off for the weekend, my dears. The fields of Iowa are calling to me! See you Sunday for the wrap up, but count me out for Monday. I’m sleeping in and enjoying the last few moments of Summer. Hope you have a chance to do the same.

Source: Card Cow

I casually mentioned Sharon Montorse awhile back in a weekend wrap up, but had to share some more of her work in case you bypassed the link. Her Animal Print Shop opened up last month and it is beautiful. If these images don’t make you smile and warm your heart you should probably go have your ticker checked out.

Source: Sharon Montrose

One last thing! If you are ever in a design pickle, follow Emma’s advice: Get a low and wide bowl. Perfect display for all your knick knacks.

Source: emmas designblogg

I have to keep it brief today as the next stop of my ‘Tour of the Midwest‘ starts tomorrow. I’m flying to Des Moines, then driving up to Ames for the weekend. I haven’t been there since last Spring, but campus in the Fall is my favorite, so I’m really looking forward to it. And of course, the quality time with friends and that special Red Head in my life is always a blast. I could stay here and keep talking about it, but I need to pack, so I’m off. Have a good night, lovelies.

Source: apartment 34

The dining room on the left is a great mix of clean modern lines and worn-in rustic wood. I always seem to be drawn to this look, but have the hardest time pulling it together on my own. Good news is, I don’t have a dining room of my own to even attempt. One day, I’ll give it a go. Maybe I need a fab chandelier and wood floors to pull it all together? Any other suggestions?

Now the couch on the right, that’s totally do-able. I love pillows and blanket. Lounge time perfection.

Source: Simply Grove

Cake, I can take or leave. Ice cream, always delicious. Oreos, I am absolutely out of control. I become a bottomless pit for milk and Oreos. So I think this Oreo ‘cake’ is perfect for my next big celebration. Yumm-o.

Source: coco+kelley

There is a very decadent post up on the faucethead blog right now. Wander on over there and get your daily dose of eye candy.

Source: faucethead creative

Two for your Tuesday.

Source: Nina Robinson Photography

My photo search last night paid off. I found these gems of my grandmother and other miscellaneous family members. They’re lovely and I’m so lucky to have access to a rich family history. Even if you don’t know the people in old photos, they’re so fun to look at and imagine the lives the subjects led. Don’t you agree?

Source: old family scans

I have embroidery hoops and I have plenty of fabric remnants, therefore I see a version of this in my future. So cute and full of potential for a home or studio space.

Source: DAYDREAM LILY