Vintage Summer Fun!

It was a beautiful weekend. Summer has finally arrived... No spring, just summer!  

90 degrees hot and hummid, wowza! 

Sunday morning, before the temperatures rose and the humity moved in, I indulged myself with an hour on the front porch swing, a large cup of coffee, my iPad, and Pinterest.

As the heat was moved in, my eyes wandered to postings of the beach, picnic lunches, and swimsuits.

Eventually, swimsuits led to vintage swimsuits.
I was delighted to find such an aray of timeless beauties all in one place. 

1910

1927 Sonia DeLaunay Beachwear

1930

1940's

1950's

1960's

Here are just a handful of my favorites, but you can find a complete collection here: Pinterest

Bed Head

It's Hump Day, which means we're at the crest of the work week. I'll admit, I had a heck of a time getting out of bed this morning! It was just so darn warm and cozy under those blankets.  As I hit the snooze alarm for the second time, I contemplated today's blog, the heck with writing about 2013 color of the year, or the amazing fabrics I reviewed yesterday. Lets talk beds!  After all, it certainly was on my mind this morning!

With 20 years of designing interiors under my belt, I have stumbled upon some amazing beds. I'll bet waking up on Hump Day in one of these beauties would make it impossible to get out of bed!

The New Traditionalist Bed No. Twenty One 

The New Traditionalist ........

A Connecticut Company!

This amazing handmade bed  is constructed with North American Black Walnut and Maple. 

Shown here with Bleached Walnut frame and a Dusty Beige Shearling upholstered headboard,

the turned posts feature plum leather detailing. 

Can I just say O.M.G.!

Somerset Bay Frenchtown Bed

Somerset Bay...
Can't you just see yourself curled up in this beauty?
Of course, my linens would be sprayed with Lavender Linen Water from In O'Scents of Madison!  
I just love Somerset Bay, their pieces have classic lines with modern hues.  All their pieces are available in an array of unique finishes.  Here's the best part, all the finishes are 'flavors'!  This amazing bed's finish is Key Lime Pie. 
Yum!

Theodore Alexander Kalahari Panelled Bed 

 Theodore Alexander 

This ebonised and Kalahari panelled, with its the curved head and footboard, surely could have been piece found in the Belvedere in NYC.  

A master piece with its inlaid with faux crocodile skin panels, stainless steel mouldings, mounted on stainless steel feet, is simply a work of art. 

Perfect for an Art Deco inspired Design. 

Visit my Pinterest Page for more fun beds!

Here's to Hump Day!