'Til Monday

This weeks 'Til Monday image is of my boys' lunch boxes on their first  day of junior kindergarten.  I must confess I was sobbing as I walked  away.  Those little people are so much stronger than we are at times.  They had a great day and are excited to return on Monday.  Hopefully I'll hold it together at drop-off.

Have a good weekend!

Eco Safe Textile Printing-The Next Big Thing in Upholstery

Check out Lumi-Co a California based printing company that has revolutionized the textile printing process by creating a way to print photo realistic images on natural materials without the use of industry standard chemicals.   I love it, the look and the environmentally friendly process it takes to create it.  Take a look at what they've done and how cool it is.

Printing on wood gives depth and texture to the image on this footstool.  Lumi-Co also uses the process on leather making cool wallets, portfolios and coasters.

What do you think?

To Bunk Or Not To Bunk

To bunk or not to bunk?  I've been asking myself that question for a while now.  With 3 kids and little space it does seem to be the perfect solution. So I began searching for the perfect one.  Take a look at what I found.  And keep posted to find out what I decide to do.

Above,  the Austin bunk bed is available in different color combinations.  I'm loving the pink but I don't think my boys will.

The no nonsense design of the Norddal bunk makes it an easy to fit for any space.  When the kids start asking for their own room the beds can be divided into separate twin beds.

Nurseryworks Duet bunk bed had lots of cubbies to store trinkets, toys and blankets.  When you're ready to separate the bunks the cubbies become their own shelving unit.  I also like that the ladder is mounted flush with the bed, taking up no floor space.

The Uffizi bunk is made from sustainable wood and can covert to a loft bed with a youth desk underneath.

Originally, our master bed and bathroom renovation did not include the  kids' room but like with most projects, things do change.  Hence, the bunk search.  If all goes well and the floors dry by the weekend we can start moving back to our rooms.  I'll keep you posted on how we redecorate the children's area.

Room Inspiration

This beautiful dress from Flock,  has triggered another room inspiration.  The colors in this dress allow one to wear it from late summer well into fall.  Worn alone, belted or as a  tunic,    you can make this piece your own,  just like you can make a space your own by mixing colors, patterns, and styles. Take a look at how a room could take shape:

A yellow leather chesterfield sofa from Anthropologie sets the scene for this playful living room.

A series of  hand painted butterflies from Bungalow 5 line a wall.

This chair complements the sofa perfectly by adding a punch of playful color and texture.   From Richard Shapiro Studiolo.

I love the elegance of this French Deco coffee table from Crate and Barrel.

Anemone cocoa rug from Marni for The Rug Company.

John Robshaw's Crewel collection is a mix of traditional and modern embroidery.  A great pillow for the chairs or  the sofa.

Ochre's warrior lamps work well with the metal of the coffee table,  adding yet another element to the room.   Place them on  side tables or a console.

Hope you enjoyed my latest room inspiration.  Please check out  Cocoon's Facebook page.  Join if you haven't  and/or  suggest it to your friends.

One last thing......for all you local readers you must go to Flock.  It's an amazing collection of beautiful clothes, accessories and jewelry.  All merchandised in a nature-inspired,  playful yet sophisticated style.

Weekend Green

The summers end always brings along the need to refresh my planters.  This year, like most I combined grasses and sedums which create a nice balance of texture and color.  I love how the bright green of the sedum and the spiky blades of the grass play off each other.  Around mid October I put gourds in the planters and place pumpkins around the bases to give the house a seasonal touch.

Let me know how you transition your outdoor area for the changing season.