monday faves: 3.21.11

i missed friday faves this week :(

there have been some majormajor changes at my work the past week and i just haven't had the luxury of blogging.  still, friday faves has become a true fave of mine.  i get to compile all these lovely images and blog posts, and then carry that inspiration over into my life.

so anyways, i feel badly that i couldn't do a friday faves this week.  i know it's late, and i know it isn't too comprehensive, but i still wanted to do a little compilation.  so here it goes...

 ~ adorable bridal shower invites ~

definitely my kind of party!  [via]

~ marion cotillard ~

*marion cotillard in interview magazine, back in aug 2010*
I thought Nine was disappointingly boring, but had the one saving grace of being filled with beautiful women, one of whom being Ms. Cotillard, who simple exudes subtle sexuality.  this picture is perfect proof.  read article

~ great fashion-action shot~

this pic will definitely be on my inspiration board for our next photo shoot!  anja rubik just nails it in this editorial from vogue spain, march 2011, shot by alexi lubomirski  [via]

~ a funky & fabulous reminder ~

would love this framed somewhere i could see everyday

by Ingrid Hall Collection [via] 

~ a beautiful tub ~

simply put: absolutely beautiful.  found here, original source/company (sadly!) unknown.

~ adorable little girl ~

swoon!  she is just too too cute.  and how can you not smile when looking at this pic?!  [via]

giveaways:

emerson made gift card

it's official - IHOD has some of the all-time greatest giveaways!!  this time it's store credit to the unbelievably incredibly shop emerson made.  TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS credit!!

if for whatever reason i were lucky enough to win, i would get either the ultra-chic but still work appropriate black scallop skirt or the adorable tiny stars yes dress.  love!

fun items by cameo nouveau

this lovely giveaway package includes adorable earrings, makeup, and a hand beaded bracelet, alll by this great shop Cameo Nouveau.  thanks to BB&B for this giveaway, and for introducing me to cameo nouveau!

head on over to enter for yourself.  oh, and you get an easypeasy extra entry, just be a facebook fan of bright, bold, and beautiful! 

another great plum pretty sugar giveaway

 this time the prize up for grabs is the pink love poppy tank, hosted by the fab sandy at sandy a la mode.  i didn't win last time, but maybe one of us will this time around!

enter for yourself (by friday) here!

have a happy, productive, and inspirational week!!

~ kait

design: maps, maps, maps - pt. 2

i can't help it ~ one post on maps just wasn't enough... so if you love maps (framed maps/wallpaper maps/all things maps!) as much as i, here ya go!!

 living rooms

lovely map-filled attic space [i think?  either way i love it]  from house beautiful
 

italy, broken up into ten framed pieces.  love!  [from marie claire maison; via]

 design by steven gambrel [via]

love how this map of europe matches so beautifully with the rest of the decor/furniture
image via Mr. Goodwill Hunting [i found it here]

desk spaces
 
image from Deco Peques [via]

bedrooms

 more map-filled walls.  from houzz [image via]

[via]

guest rooms

in a guest room - fit to host friends & family from all over the world! from the home of  p.s. this is probably my fave, because of the meaning :)
Florence Rolando [via] 

Elle Decor Magazine [via] 

kitchens

great bench.  great great map.  [image via]

entry ways

 love me some pull-down maps! 
room #1: design*sponge. 
room #2: another design*sponge find. owner erin explains : "The pull down map is from an old school over in the Mississippi Delta that was being torn down. I was able to get about seven maps that day when they sold everything in the school."  cool!  also love how well the green in the chairs looks underneath. [via]

even.... bathrooms!

from apartment therapy [via]

a tad overwhelming but still cool!  from decor medley [via]

so the question remains, do you love maps in design as much as i?


see my previous posts:
design: maps, maps, maps
design: maps in childrens rooms

p.s.  next up, i think i'll do globes :)

link love: 12.23.10

 design/decor

great dining room - lovely shades of purple, comfy arm chairs & a fireplace. oh yes.
[from here, via]

desk with canopy?  awesome.  [design by nick olsen, via]

even though i'd prefer an actual mirror above my own sink, i have to admit that this bathroom "after" is beyond cool. see more of the whole house's transformation at design*sponge

fashion

1. love this jacket. love the off-the-shoulder style. love the structure. loooove the bows.  man, dior is awesome!  [picture = georgia may jagger for vogue uk jan '11]
2. not a big flannel fan but definitely a fan of unexpected pairings.  go here see cool examples of how to pull off this look.

 sparkles on our first lady? yes, please! [image via]

florence = awesome. [image via]

true, true, truuuuuuue. [via]

photography

lately i've been really into photographs that juxtapose winter bareness and snowfall with bright blossoms reminiscent of springtime.  these photos certainly fit the bill . [1. via; 2. via]

i like this photo lots.  simple as that.  [via]


random

i desperately want these bandages from UO.  & i would wear them all at once.  which wouldn't be a problem because i am prone to extreme paper cuts.  [discovered here]

 me too.  print by etsy artist stephanie fizer [discovered here]

*need to remind myself of this fact often* [image via - i found it here]

just now starting to get in the holiday spirit... & this spirited bike certainly helps spread the cheer! [image via]

hilarious!  my personal pencil would probably be the itty bitty nub of a pencil.  sigh.  [via]


{merry christmas eve eve!}

decor: ruffled curtains

window curtains

from delias

waterfall curtains from urban outfitters [images via: 1, 2]

shower curtains

  from country living magazine [via]; curtains from uo [via]

shades of ivory/green/blue curtain [via]; buy bright yellow, blue, & purple curtains here [via]

beautiful romantically ruffled curtains by summers at the cottage

 neon-bright curtains by india rose [second image found here]

 buy this ruffled shower curtain here

pretty, fun, romantic... ruffles can be whatever you want them to!

ohh yes, i love me some ruffles in the home.