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Here's how I've been using my ferm living lately... New star cushion. I like the green on red and my handstand man. I also covered my ugly bumpy glass cabinets with our marble wallpaper.


I've been using my medium wire basket to hold blankets (and sometimes it becomes a laundry pile too...).


This copper tray corrals my bedside things (i.e. gets cluttered with jewelry).


And a small spear tray does the same thing with my keys, mail, etc. It usually ends up cluttered as well. But, I believe that the intent of being organized is half the battle, so I'm half winning.

Catching Up via Instagram

Was camping in Hawaii last week!



How did it get to be Friday again already?



Best part of camping? Little beach monkey nephews...



Best part of coming back? New Ferm Living Star Cushions.



Sleeping in a bed (with a new Ferm Living Bedspread? yes - bonus points!)



and, new Anthology Magazine. Happy Weekend!

Dog Eared

We choose the styling in the right...

Book Anticipation

Did you see that Emma Fexeus of emmas designblogg is coming out with a book?! I'm a huge fan of her blog and will definitely be picking up a copy. She has enviable taste and quintessential Scandinavian style - lots to learn from!

The icing on the cake? Looks like Ferm Living gets a little page time!

Rose Bowl Weekend

This flea market is like Disneyland for adults. The anticipation. It is huge.

Here was my first score of the day. A faux leopard, vintage coat. I love it! My expression might not reflect this, but that's because I was freezing and don't like self portraits, I guess.

Trying to be good about the old budget (New Years Resolution #3), I decided to spend some time while in LA at The Getty (rather than shopping). It was little money very well spent. The views alone were spectacular.

So gorgeous! Nothing like a good road trip. And now I'm back in San Francisco uploading our new Spring collection... Also very exciting.

Happy 2013!

Hope your 2013 is off to great start! I am missing the my holidays in New Mexico already - family, friends, and lots of green chile. But, am looking forward to what the new year brings (and what ferm living brings for spring...).

Coffee Talk

Love this coffee mug round up at Door Sixteen. And yes, maybe a I love it a little extra because it includes our thermo mugs, but mostly becauseit makes me feel betting about owning an ungodly amount of coffee cups to suit my different moods!

This morning, I'm in a Harlequin type of mood! Good for blogging, waiting for UPS and sending out wallpaper samples while drinking coffee type of morning.

Win something Ferm at Manhattan Nest!

Did you see that we are doing a giveaway with one of our most very favorite bloggers, Daniel, at Manhattan Nest? Go enter ASAP.

Box and Things

I spy a Clint Box. Also, I love wallpaper so much, that's right, I wear it on my arm.

Summer in the City

Just when I when I bring out more blankets and wool pillows, bam, summer finally arrives.

Keeping up with Ferm

I was up in Yountville over the weekend, and ran across these outside the Post Office. Even the post office there is pretty! They reminded me of these...

Also spent time sipping wine and checking out art and vintage accessories I can't afford at Maisonry. Maybe it was the chardonnay or fall in the air, but I'm really loving lots of color right now.

Am equally loving fried chicken right now. In a big way.

Needing a break from all the wine, expensive vintage and fried food, I can't lie, I went for some Coors Light and Keeping up with the Kardashians. I swear, I never normally watch that show. Honestly. Which is why my jaw dropped when I saw this...

Ummm...

What?? Ferm Living and Kim Kardashin. Two worlds collide creating very mixed emotions. Kourtney used In the Rain for her daughter Penelope's nursery. Her whole nursery is quite beautiful, so it all makes sense and feels okay :)

Fermterest

A few new ferm pins to share with you... from here,

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Dog, Bed, Bowl

I was reading through some of Daniel's great DIY tips over at Manhattan Nest yesterday and was excited to spy our bowl on his shelves. It took a while to notice because I was so focused on his pretty pup, Mekko, modeling her pretty new DIY bed. Read the full post here.

Wish List

In case you were wondering what to get me for my birthday (which coincidentally coincides with when our new things for all will start shipping), I'll take a copper tray and cup, please.

I am also loving these twin cushions. I think the gray/light gray will work best with my current decor situation, but I'll leave that up to you :)

New hand towels would be much appreciated.

And a bathrobe as well, please!

I can't wait to get one of these new shower curtains. Both patterns will look great, so I'll leave that to your discretion.

I'm thiking I like Cup 1 the best, but that might change by tomorrow, so maybe check back with me...

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The tea towels and apron aren't actually for me since I don't cook enough to deserve them, but I think my mom will love them. She'll be most grateful!

 

Yes, all four, please!

Any and all of these baskets. Thanks in advance!

iPhone Excuses

I've been trying to figure out where are the time goes since I just realized I haven't blogged in quite awhile... my phone suggests... Yountville. Hoping to catch some celebs at the bar at Bardessono :)

And admiring the interior design (and food) at Redd Wood. I'm also working on an interior project in Yountville - more on that later!

I went to Colorado too, which coincided with Cattleman's Days, my new favorite days of the year : Here's my cute nephew, Eli, at the pig show.

Then there was some new mirror hanging...

Which required some furniture moving. Which lead to an unfortunate big toe injury. One of the dangers of interior design, I guess. Or being a klutz, no sure. So, basically I've been laid up in bed feeling sorry for myself, watching the Olympics. Yep, that's been the last couple weeks of my personal ferm living... Hope things are well with you!

Feeling Feathery

Love this office moodboard via The Every Girl.

Yes, it was the Feather walllpaper that got me.

Weekend via iPhone

 This mirror at Arkitectura would be perfect in my apartment.

Mirrors serve many important purposes, especially like reflecting pretty wallpaper. This wallpaper wonderfulness was on par with the bloody mary tastiness at Two Sister's Bar and Books in Hayer Valley.

After brunch, I wandered around Stuff. I would have wanted those stacking jars, but luckily I have the ferm version!

Love this!  

At brunch, I was chatting with my friend who was wearing an adorable jumpsuit about how I wanted an adorable jumpsuit. And then, voila, I found one the very next day!

Michele Varian

I was in NYC last week doing what you do there - eating, drinking, shopping... I stumbled upon the lovely Michele Varian shop in SOHO and was so happy to see some Ferm Living there! Vases... check.

Knitted potholders - check!

Knitted floor pillows - check and check!

They make gorgeous pillows which are also carried at ABC Home & Carpet. I would have grabbed this beautiful silk pillow in a heat beat - if I hadn't already blown my budget ;)

ABC Carpet and Home is so inspiring! These mirrors blew my mind.

This spider web/art piece was also incredible. The iphone camera doesn't do it justice... Next time I'm NYC bound, I'm saving up and taking a bigger suitcase!

I Spy

A touch of yellow to cheer up a rainy day. At some point I'm hoping it will help me motivate to do some dusting.

New Digs

This poor little Octopus got a hole in his leg. So, I sent him to my little nephew Eli who told me he'd take good care of him. True to his word, Eli turned his UPS box into a cozy bedroom, drew him a picture and brought him some friends to play with :)