modern farmhouse.

taking care of biz this morning.  after 2 days of nothing be relaxation, loads of sleep, a couple good bottles of wine, and some local sight-seeing, it felt good to get up early and start taking care of business.

found this amazingly gorgeous up-to-date take on farmhouse style living on doorknob.  originally an older/more traditional brick home, this now not-so humble abode was kicked up a couple notches.

at night...oooooh!

interesting angles throughout!

more angles, geometry, creative lines.

gorgeous! 

concept rendering.

see more conceptual drawings at ooze architecture's site.

feeling blue.

blueprints. my fascination for architecture often makes me think that i should be an architect. good thing interiors and architecure go hand in hand.

i like the idea of original blueprints as art....especially if it's FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S plans. after all...he touched it!

vintage life-size adirondack blueprint/plan. how cool! i wanna make one!
from etsy.

vintage blueprint of a madison ave. apt.
olive & joy.

blueprints of 20s homes.
etsy.

okay...best for last. blueprints from Mr. Wright's Falling Waters residence. having an original would be a dream!
blog.

MCM in santa barbara.

check out this mid-century modern beauty in the santa barbara foothills! wowie! im a neutral-palette girl and i love the use of bright color splashes that don't take away from the monochromatic neutral scheme here. clean lines, cozy organic textiles, casual furnishings, and soft lighting balance the simplicity of the architecture.

this peaceful interior design is by sbdigs.

cabin fever!!

this weather and lack of sunlight has me feelin all ansy for some outside time!! heading to tahoe this weekend to play in the pow POW and I have snowy, cabiny, cozy, wintery -ness on the brain!

check out this awesome blog habitually chic and this designer's compilation of interior cabin shots.

plaid/flannel, layered rugs, knotty alder, checks/chevrons, fuzzy blankets + antlers. 09 ralph lauren ad.

also, scope dornob 's take on a mountain getaway. gorgeous rustic chic forest homes.

architectural tree-surrounded beauties!

BAK arquitectos awesome Argentinian eco house amongst outdoors. pretty much my dream right here...

clean lines. simple/natural materials. windows galore!

kitchen looks like fun...

temperatures have been pretty frigid for us sun/warmth-loving californians. get cozy! stay warm!

WOW!WOW!WOW!!!!

i think my heart just skipped a beat! saw this event in sunset magazine...just looked into the date...annnnddd...it happens to sooooo conveniently be taking place on a weekend i am off!!  road trip to LA just might be a must.

wow...so exterior/interior tours of 6 MAJORLY iconic modern homes in LA.  i don't know if i can pass up an opportunity like this.

LINK to info.

inspiration.

the complete works of Frank Lloyd Wright. 3 volumes of gorgeous photos and mind-blowing blue prints. feels good in the hands and will look great on my future coffee table.

i played FlatPak...your turn!

pre-fab houses have come a looong way. if when you hear the term pre-fabricated home you immediately conjure up an image of a tacky kitchen with wall-to-wall linoleum, less than dreamy bedrooms, and bathrooms you can barely turn around in...let architect, Charlie Lazor, change your mind.


http://www.dwell.com/slideshows/how-to-play-flatpak.html
(slide 7 + 8...wow.)

pre-fabrication is becoming a widely popular strategy of building eco-friendly and economical, while at the same time customizable, homes.