west elm update

Got the WEST ELM catalog today and was pleasantly surprised. They are changing things up over there...much softer woods and beautiful fabrics...
Some of my favorites finds:

the little victorian house in the woods

(all photos by Trevor Tondro for the NY TIMES)

Today in the NY TIMES I spotted this sweet article. Sandra Foster built her dream Victorian cottage. It is one room, no heat, air conditioning or bathroom. Just her space to go to in the woods. All DIY. She and her husband live across a stream in a trailer.

Salvage yard woods, a collection of her Limoges china, paint from Ralph Lauren and Benjamin Moore.

The article and accompanying photos are wonderful.

Good Idea--wood plank

(photo from 100 Layer Cake and Karen Mordachai)

I think this looks great. More importantly it is a great example of a simple and easy way to create separation at a table. If you are not into the whole, "farmhouse, reclaimed wood vibe" try using a piece of wood coated with glossy white paint. The set up was done by Roundtree Flowers.