Depression Florals: No, I certainly don't want a repeat of Grapes-of-Wrath-dust-bowl living, but there's something about the humble simplicity of these faded florals that makes me want to hunker down with a plate of biscuits and gravy. Mmm, gravy.
Giant Studio Pendants: A touch of industrial edge adds an unexpected twist to a variety of styles, from charming cottage to sleek modernism. Lighting like this is a not-too-expensive way to get the look.
Pistachio Walls: From palest gelato to Baskin Robbins bold, a pistachio hue makes me want to drop everything and get a double decker cone. Either that or slather the walls with my perfect pistachio paint, a 50% formula of Benjamin Moore Gray Lake (discovered after much trial and error, believe you me!).
Amateurish Portraits: A little cartoonish, a little ironic, these portraits don't take themselves too seriously. I'm itching to buy some blank canvases and do paintings of my whole family, Royal Tenenbaums style.
Opulent Chandeliers + Spare Modern Tables: I'm all about juxtaposing two contrasting elements to highlight the unique personalities of both, and this partnership is the perfect example of why. Don't the chandeliers look just a bit more smashing, the tables just a bit more cool, when paired together like this?
Image Credits: 1. Skona Hem via Design is Mine 2. Old & New
i'm a sucker for any room with a fabulous sense of juxtaposition...beautiful images!
Posted by: Shea | June 10, 2009 at 08:55 AM
loving the depression florals, too!
Posted by: erin | June 10, 2009 at 09:11 AM
Such a great collection of inspiration points. I would love to see them all combined in one room. (Do it!)
Posted by: Jane Flanagan | June 10, 2009 at 09:43 AM
love pistachio walls! and the eero saarinen table. Very nice idea to paint tenenbaum style!
Posted by: Jenny | June 10, 2009 at 09:50 AM
loving the minty greens, grays, and chandeliers. i want them all together, in on room.
Posted by: Down and Out Chic | June 10, 2009 at 09:56 AM
Both the ceiling fixture montages are so great... I really love the studio pendants you found!
Posted by: PS~Erin | June 10, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Anne,
Loving todays post! Just stopping by to tell you I nominated you for the Lemonade Stand Award this morning! Hop on over to Decorazzi (www.decorazzi.blogspot.com) and take a peek! -siiri
Posted by: Siiri Sampson | June 10, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Anne, I love the first photo of the faded florals. Beautiful! Your sense of humor is fun, too. :)
Posted by: vicki | June 10, 2009 at 10:40 AM
So inspiring Anne.
Posted by: michelle | June 10, 2009 at 10:48 AM
I've fallen for all of these images. Hard.
So much inspiration, I can barely stand it!
Posted by: nkp | June 10, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Mmm biscuits and gravy! I'm loving what you're loving - thanks for sharing all the delicious finds and beautiful images.
xo Isa
Posted by: Isa | June 10, 2009 at 12:18 PM
What a great tip on the pistachio walls. I am loving that color these days. Thanks!
Posted by: g | June 10, 2009 at 12:29 PM
You are alway right on. Amazing picks and pictures!
Posted by: Camila | June 10, 2009 at 01:42 PM
those Giant Studio Pendants are totally amazing!!
Posted by: Tina {Luphia loves...} | June 10, 2009 at 01:43 PM
It would be easy for me to just say "me too, i love all of these" because it's true. Chandeliers are my favorite thing ever. And where I can't have a chandelier, I'll take a giant pendant. They look especially fresh in that kind of rustic space. I've also been working on family portraits (my dogs, that is) forever. Hoping to finish those up some time in the near future. :)
Posted by: FROM THE RIGHT BANK | June 10, 2009 at 01:45 PM
ohmy! I love the pendants and that color green is my fave. such a relaxing and soothing shade.
Posted by: Chessa! | June 10, 2009 at 02:07 PM
Oh, I've always loved but been afraid of buying opulent chandeliers because I thought it would be too expensive (and too too) to style the whole room around it. But you just totally let me off the hook. They look great with anything!
Posted by: Heidi | June 10, 2009 at 02:35 PM
humm...never really thought about pistachio walls, but i'm digging it. especially with those birds hanging from them.
Posted by: a pretty pill | June 10, 2009 at 04:49 PM
i adore amateurist portraits. I have 3 that I have purchased over the years!!! My favorite being done my Rosa Amaya.
Posted by: callie grayson | June 10, 2009 at 06:24 PM
Nice picks Anne.
Posted by: katy Elliott | June 11, 2009 at 01:49 PM
I have never been so into florals as I have recently... I don't get it! What used to come off as fussy and grandmotherly to me is suddenly so perfect. That first grouping of pics left me wanting more. Thanks, Anne!
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