Home inspiration (and minimal bohemian-ism)

Sometimes (rarely, but sometimes) on Pinterest, I realize that I’m repinning or—as the case happened to be—have already pinned image after image from the same source, the same single post. That happened to me last week, when Eva at Sycamore Street Press posted lovely light-filled images of living rooms, and coined the phrase “minimal bohemian” to describe the aesthetic she had just recognized as hers. And I felt like saying, “Yes!” “Exactly!” “Mine too!” Minimal. Bohemian. Love it.

Until now, I’ve sort of thought one might give it the name California Bohemian (if one were to need to), or something that implied mixing comfortable with “desert modern”; something that felt a little bit Angeleno, if you know what I mean. But it turns out I should be looking to Australia, if this home is any indication. (All of the incredible wood-pieces are by the homeowner, Mark Tuckey. They remind me a little of these incredible Alma Allen pieces we saw at Heath SF.)

Then again, this one, in—yes—East Los Angeles is equally inspiring at the moment…

“Minimal bohemian.” I like it.

P.S. Find all of my interior/home design boards on Pinterest.

[Images of the Tuckeys’ home in North Sydney via The Design Files; Images of Jed Lind and Jessica de Ruiter’s home via Martha Stewart Living Blog]

Capay Valley Almond Blossom Festival

Rounding out a slightly almond-themed week, some scenes from last weekend’s blossom festival…

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Bella Italia

It’s been nearly nine years since our trip to mainland Italy—far too long, don’t you think? What were we doing those years in New York that we weren’t taking advantage of the short flights to Europe more often? (Not that I could say which trip I’d trade.)  I can’t wait to go back, specifically to Italy. So beautiful!

In fact, it’s moving up on my goal list, so tell me: if a summer trip were possible, where should we go? What are your favorite destinations in the country? If you have kids, do you have specific family-friendly suggestions? And which are your favorite beaches and seaside towns?

Here’s our travelogue from our previous visit—I’ve just updated it with more photos, so check it out! (We look so young!)

Isn’t Venice like someplace out of a dream? Incredible.

P.S. The clear, turquoise waters of Sardinia. And our full Italy travelogue.