// Linen Cocktail Napkins

The sun *finally* came out here today... and I took advantage of it. This means, I'm blogging at 9pm and am way behind on work ... but I have a lovely, sunny glow, so I suppose it's all worth it :)

I've been posting a lot of fashion lately -- likely because I'm going through shopping withdrawal out here -- so I'm happy to be posting something non-fashion related today.

These linen cocktail napkins are just the cutest thing ever. (Did I really just call napkins cute?) They make me think of sunny, breezy, outdoor parties with pretty cocktails & tasty finger food...

Check out the matching table napkins, coasters, table runners & aprons here!

// Practical Dreaming

[image from Jen Skelley's Etsy shop... more on her soon!]

When M & I get back to Vancouver, we'll be facing the daunting (have you seen Vancouver housing prices lately??), yet exciting task of finding a new home. We sold quite literally everything we owned -- including our apartment -- before leaving town, so it's going to be a wonderful, fresh new start.

We've been daydreaming about our ideal home, but have also faced the fact that we have to be practical in our dreaming... unless we plan on moving to the suburbs (which isn't an option).

What's on your "must have" list for a home? Dream list?

Ours include lots of natural light, an open kitchen/entertaining area and a second bedroom/office. That's not too much to ask, is it??

(Our "dream" list is a completely different story, and includes vaulted ceilings, brick walls, reclaimed wood floors, a claw-foot tub, his & hers offices...)

Wish us luck...

// Romance...

We're caught in a bit of a snow storm here in Croatia...
I just want to curl up in this romantic, white room, with my hair perfectly disheveled, dressed in frilly pjs, adorned in fabulous jewelry... and, well, I just love this chair. Perfect way to spend a lazy/glamorous snowy day, no? xo

// Guinea Hens

Over the years, I've developed a rather odd obsession with ceramic/porcelain fowl. As to not turn our home into a ceramic bird museum, I've been rather successful at curbing these impulses (thus far). Thank goodness, when I stumbled on these porcelain Guinea Hens by French potter Heidi Caillard on our recent stint in Provence, I was able to demonstrate impressive will-power once again.

(Don't tell M, but... after a little hunting around, I was able to find my beloved Guinea Hens available online here and here. Perfect for the kitchen, no?)

Home Sick

It's been too long since I've really felt home.
This blog makes me yearn for "home" even more (found via here).
So beautiful. Enjoy.
And Happy Friday :)