Gathered #4

It's been a while since I shared one of these mishmashed posts, so

  Welcome to another edition of

Random Musings of a Wandering Mind...

Which makes me want to ask you all a question... how do you approach Pinterest? do you just go through your "feed" and pin things you see, or do you mostly think up things to look for? I guess we all probably do a little of both. Often a photo from a blog, a pin from my Pinterest feed, or something someone says gets my interest piqued and I start a multi-level search for some design idea or decorating style.

I know that some of you approach it from a business and branding viewpoint. Some are seriously strict about what they Pin and whether or not it has high numbers. Not me, Pinterest in my view, is a way of expressing myself and an encyclopedia of inspiration for just about anything I might want to find. I don't care if only one other person has Pinned it, if it appeals to me then I may just start a completely new board for it's friends and companions.

Last week I got to thinking about upholstery fabric

 and then I drifted down the rabbit hole of Men's Wear Suiting influences in decor.

I love a dark and moody study or den

 about as much as I do a light, bright and airy 

French-y Sunroom or Salon.

I guess that's both sides of the coin. 

Seriously, I have a thing for big chairs, leather or fabric,

and a Chesterfield piece will start me hyperventilating.

Nell Hill from Sweet Something Design

I DO love me some Houndstooth and Herringbone

The larger print lends itself to a more modern vibe.

truly crazy, but I love it.

Great thing about black/white fabrics...

they go with any color.

 Love it with the rusty-orange bed as an accent.

I love a warm and masculine bedroom 

with menswear influences in bed linens and accessories.

Mixing tweeds and plaids is a comfortable English look that I love.

They also go well with some florals and prints in the same set of colors.

they also go well with dogs...

This is a bit too much contrast in one space for me,

but those chairs are amazing!

Interesting, but I don't think I would have used the fabric "as is".

 Savvy Southern Style

All previous photos can be found on my Pinterest Boards

Menswear Suiting Decor and For the Men

Yesterday, my sister and I headed to one of our favorite places here in Springfield,

The Vintage Peddler, on East Trafficway near downtown. 

It's the latest in vintage markets in the area

and Always interesting vendors and new merchandise.

If you love vintage decor with a masculine edge,

then this is a great place to visit.

good stuff for the gals, too.

I fell hard for this wonderful armoire.

I'm totally crazy for that "mushroom-y" greige paint color.

It would be perfect to house a tv in a bedroom or study.

And oh my, get a look at that clock next to it.

fabulous.

( sorry, this piece is sold)

nothing like a glamorous black sideboard

Almost that time of the year peeps.

...and speaking of Valentines for your favorite "guy",

this just might be that one-of-a-kind gift you're looking for!

(or maybe that's just the attitude he gives you when he comes home from work...)

Pretty adorable if you ask me!

OK have a great rest of the weekend!

xoxo,

joining in here:

Sunday at Home at My Soulful Home 

The Scoop at Stone Gable

Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Share Your Style at The Essence of Home

Share Your Cup at Mrs. Olson's

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

Foodie Friday and Everything Else at Rattlebridge Farm

Inspiration Gallery at Craftberry Bush