lately

Things I can't get off my mind:  the open-ness of the California countryside... colors in nature that are at once hazy and saturated.....  the majestic beauty of mountains, plains and ocean.  Basically I want to give up everything in the city and go live on a farm by the beach... but as that's not exactly feasible at the moment, I'll have to settle for trying to bring that feeling indoors.  I'm thinking a large blown-up photo (loving the image below) and a pale teal/hazy blush/soft mustard color scheme.  Think this could be fabulous layered on whites in a living room...

image via middlechildcomplex

Maybe something like this:

What do you think?

couch: cb2

side tables:  west elm

lamps:  serena & lily

pillows (fabric):  Caitlin Wilson Textiles

rug:  west elm

a place to lounge

So.... this week is hectic.  It is only Tuesday and already I am feeling a little burnt out!  Much to do and very little time to sit about... so of course I am longing for a comfy couch, a large mug of tea and a good book or two (or three).  I am loving aspects of all of these neutral living rooms... all cozy in their own way but also clean and simple...  which do you prefer?

all images via my pinterest

Ahhh what I would do to be in any of these rooms right now, reading and lounging...

Hope you all are having wonderful Tuesdays and find some cozy peacefulness somewhere within

all the hustle and bustle of this busy season!