...castles made of sand...

{abstract map prints by Aaron Straup Cope } {photo images via stone cold fox & unknown}

...biarritz...

...trying to wrap my head around the fact that in less than a month this will be our new home.....speachless....who's coming to visit?!?!

...commune...

...here are my fav residential projects from commune.  This design firm has a heavy roster of commercial clients ranging from the ace hotel to opening ceremony & heath ceramics...love their use of lux worldly textiles & eclectic mix of furnishings...so inspiring...xx mvg

...here & there...

...a moody blue roundup for this weeks here & there...tomorrow is friday & I'm looking forward to a weekend of snowboarding, snowshoeing, friends, fam, & wine... {xx mvg}

...lovely...

{images via olof jakobina & confetti system} xx mvg

...my better half...

...another off beat blog post- it may have to do with the fact that I've been without my better half for 22 days now & counting...going a little nuts!  Thank god for skype...sending good wave vibes to Hawaii to get my babe back....{quote via pinterest}

...winter veg salad...

ok, I know I don't usually post about food or recipe's, BUT...this one is too good not to share.  I can't stop eating this delicious fruit, nut, & winter veggie salad!  Please share with all of your friends- you won't be disappointed!  It's nice served slightly warm while snuggled up by the fire with a glass of red wine....I'm going to make it again tonight as well...{xx mvg}  

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...here & there...

...here & there...tonal texture all around...{xx mvg}

...sugar & spice...

...thrills n' frills...

...ruffles, crochet, lace, & embroidery are slowly making a comeback to the forefront of home textiles again...so much detail & texture- loving it...{xx mvg}

...mixtape...

.... part of a mixtape I made for my love- these are some of my faves- rocking out to these today building colorpalettes & interior concept boards...enjoy & happy friday! {xx mvg}

...here & there...

....a little turquoise & tangerine pairing for you on this snowy thursday!  Hold tight- friday is right around the corner...{xx mvg}

...vintage wood crates...

Some creative uses for vintage crates for all your DIY' ers out there....love the 1st image with the wood crates & stacked fire wood...not sure how functional it would actually be, but it looks rad.  2nd image is a given in terms of functionality....& the 3rd is a must for anyone with a large dog.  Can't wait to make this for our great pyrenees mix, Saxton once we get settled in, in our new home in Biarritz, France!  Happy Monday! {xx mvg}

...from time 2 time...

{images via pinterest, oracle fox, givenchy} xx mvg

...hamptons + maidstone...

While on our yearly east coast holiday tour my husband & I had a chance to spend some time in East Hampton, NY where he grew up.  I always love the Hamptons no matter what time of year- the winter visit this year was particularly nice since the town & beaches were enveloped in snow-a result of the noreaster that came through a few days before.  It was gorgeous.  The beaches were empty & town was anything but crowded.  Long walks on the beach without another soul in sight- we were loving it.

We met some friends at The Maidstone in town for after dinner drinks one eve.  I totally fell in love with this hotel.  The outside appears to be your classic New England colonial, but when I saw the front porch chairs draped with sheepskins I knew that what was inside would be anything but typical New England.  Swedish owner Jenny Ljungberg turned the inside of the property into an eclectic mix of Scandinavian design.  It's modern but still exudes a boho-cozy vibe.  I loved the turquoise walls & all the Scandinavian textiles.  We'll definitely be staying here on our next visit...& they're pet friendly!  Check out the other c/o's other hotels here.  {xx mvg}

...m.o.n...

Huge inspirational heart for the home of Marie Olsson Nylander- loving the eclectic mix of new & old- to die for...happy 2011! {xx mvg}