pop of pattern

Yesterday's pop of color really had me thinking.  Why not a pop of pattern? I might like that even better. Mixing patterns is a huge thing happening right now at home.  Maybe we'll get there later this week.  If you just want to try a little pattern; these are great inspiration.

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a little pop

I'm still into it: pop of color.  Maybe because I'm not ready to give up my current obsession with hot pink.  Maybe.  We completely skip autumn around here, so we can get a lot more mileage out of some brights.  It could also be the rainy weather talking. Either way, these spaces are super cute.

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Monhegan Island

Thank you for coming back!  Our summer travels are officially over...and everyone is back to school.  I tried to blog during our last trip of the summer.  However, we went somewhere in Maine without Wi-fi...and truthfully, electricity was kinda spotty.  So, now that we are back to the heat of Florida, I find myself fantasizing about being "cold" in Maine. 

If you have never had the pleasure; I highly recommend a visit to Maine.  One of our favorite stops was Monhegan Island. The 10-mile ferry ride to the island takes about an hour, but the views are so beautiful it seems like 10 minutes. Rocky shores, wildflowers and a stunning collection of classic shingled homes. There are only about 65 year-round residents, about 5 cars and many people remember when the island didn't have electricity. 

Artists were everywhere, standing at their easels; taking in the views.  Monhegan has a long relationship with artists and has been the part-time home of Edward Hopper, Rockwell Kent, George Bellows and Robert Henri.  One of Andrew Wyeth's descendants, Jamie Wyeth, owns a home on the southern shore formerly owned by Rockwell Kent.  Nearby Burnt Island, Allen Island and Benner Island are still owned by the Wyeth family.

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The rest of these photos were taken by me with my trusty iphone.

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In the Shed

We need some outdoor storage space.  Desperately.  So...I am researching some shed ideas for our backyard.  Our home is a 1940's cottage and hopefully the shed will blend.  A shed isn't just a shed anymore.  And people have gotten super creative.  We just need plain old storage, but if I ever run away (20 ft away to be exact) one of these would be awesome!

Better Homes and Gardens featured this beautiful shed.

This lady was made from architectural salvage.  Via Canadian House and Home.

Look how happy she looks! That could totally be me!

Kelly over at High Street Market (one of my favorite blogs) posted photos of her gorgeous shed re-do.

This bute is called The Jeffersonian. 

They know how to do it at Modern Shed. 

 With just a few adjustments, this one from Southern Living is perfect! Go here to learn more.



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Not a bird in sight

Happy Monday! Hope everyone's week is off to a great start.  After our very long road trip last week, we were, literally, exhausted zombies.  To add insult to injury, all the birds had "flown the coop" while we were away.  There was even food in the bird feeder.  Not a bird in sight.  I'm 100% sure that Friday's post was inspired by my longing for our feathered friends to return.  Well, they're back.  Our yard has been abuzz and my husband is seriously concerned. 

Would love to bird watch in any of these spaces.

 

All photos via Pinterest.  But...let's give some credit: Second row (right) Kathryn Ireland's patio. Bottom (left) via Lonny Magazine.

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