take me away...

When I saw the Spartan Daybed from Restoration Hardware (top image), I swooned--I mean, seriously, almost felt dizzy with oh-my-god-I-want-that feelings.

Just picture yourself curled up inside that curvaceous form, nestling in pillows, shaded just enough from the glare of the sun, soothed by the sound of waves lapping along the shore. And, for evening, imagine sitting by the fire table, with candles all around, in their perfect bronze lanterns, while you sip a glass of sangria.

Sounds good to me! A reminder that summer will arrive...soon, soon...

(just allow me this daydream, if only for a moment!)

Here is the link to the store's garden section:

http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/category/index.jsp;jsessionid=Z1HQ435FS3LFTLAWCQKSBHVMCYKBMH20?navAction=jump&navCount=0&categoryId=cat1693039

side tables

Whether round or square, metal, glass, wood, or porcelain, delicate or chunky in shape, a side table provides a useful accent piece in any room. It may even serve double-duty as a drinks tray, if you choose one with a removable tray top. You can go with an iconic design, a simple functional make, or a sculptural piece. It may seem like an after-thought in some rooms, but a well-chosen side table is like jewelry for your home, adding the perfect detail to your decor.

silhouettes

I think perhaps I would like to collect silhouettes, if luck should bring them my way. Their timeless beauty and elegance appeal to me. I'm picturing a collage of them on a wall above a side table, for example. I would also like to try my hand at creating them. Hmmm...a spring project, maybe?