Late bloomer

I am so surprised at all the blooms I'm still getting on my mandevilla.  I posted in June about this same plant and you can see now how crazy it got!  Lots of growth and fun to look at.

The pinks have faded some, but according to this article I might be able to save it this winter.  I'll let you know.  Still nice and sunny here!

{photos via me}

Dining room ideas by Samantha Pynn

Samantha Pynn is a decorator, stylist and the host and principal designer of Pure Design on HGTV Canada.  I was impressed by the beautiful floors and simple design of each dining room.  

{photos via Casasugar}

Resting

After a small procedure yesterday, I will be home resting and just taking it easy.  Hope you have a great day.

Decorating with light

This California family had specific ideas when they met architect Greg Johnson to design their brand new home.  They wanted an optimal floor plan and light streaming through every room.

I love the flooring through out the home and how the back walls of the kitchen cabinets are windows allowing light to pour in not only from the kitchen but the outside.  To see more lovely pictures of this home, go to Traditional Home.

{photos via Traditional Home}

Mandevilla

Lots of color in our flower pots is a favorite and this year I am loving my mandevilla.  I'm always drawn to white flowers, but this vine just happens to have white and pink.  We didn't know this when it was planted, but I do love it.  Mandevillas love the sun and warm weather, so we are in luck.  Easy to care for.

{photos via me at home}

Dreamy...pink and blue sunsets

There is something so relaxing about watching a sun set over the water, and these pink and blue colors are amazing.

{photos via flickr}

Inspiring Blues and Pinks

Soft, hazy colors and natural textures give home a breezy elegance.

Homeowners and designers Harriet Maxwell Macdonald and Andrew Corrie had the oak floors sanded and unfinished then sanded and whitewashed the pine-plank walls.  You'll never guess the name of their adorable whippet, Blue!

{photos scanned by me via April 2010, House Beautiful magazine}