happiness found in orange & khaki

How adorable are the above series of pictures with Jenna Lyons and her son. Made me think about how her son picks out her shoes for her everyday. Children are the most brilliant creatures.

Also I guess I am not sick of chalkboards because I really enjoyed the one in the above room...perhaps the orange velvet couch helped to up the chalkboard's stock.

I am so ready for fall.

and you?

(1st 2 photos via William Waldron, 2nd 2 photos via Chicago Home Mag)

Kendall Wilkinson

I read about The Talent with Kendall Wilkinson on 1st Dibs & I went over to her design website and came across a few very bold and powerful images. Kind of made me want to go and paint a tree with some birds...ha! Do you like that acrylic headboard?

{all images via Kendall Wilkinson}

Fearless use of color I say.

I'm thinking that tomorrow I need some colorless calm rooms.

orange & stripes...

need I say more..

{images via Orla Kiely, SkonaHem, unknown, elle decor }

{connecting orange with citrus thoughts}

My MIL comes at least once a year to come pick citrus. Her arrival has made me think about a few random things:

a) I used to write much more on my blog, as seen here on MIL's last trip.

b) Citrus is healthy and happy, and bright.

c) We that live here close to the orange groves take the fruit for granted.

d) MIL has reminded me how I love fresh squeezed juice.

e) The aroma that comes from citrus tops my favorite scent list.

d) Fond memories of driving through the orange groves on hot summertime nights. It always drop at least 10 degrees.

Oh the happiness all because of orange.

I'm feeling really good about all things infused with citrus today....especially my MIL.

I'm also thinking that a home infused with small doses of orange is right up my alley.

Or if you feeling extra bold how about a full dose of orange..