Catalog Love {Crate&Barrel}

Opening the Spring 2011 Crate&Barrel catalog images of beach houses and entertaining entered my mind. Perfect timing with the recent warmer weather in Atlanta.

Looking at these slatted beechwood Channel Chairs thoughts of the sun warming my skin danced around in my head.

I love that they recently ventured in a new direction that has continued into 2011, with new offerings that appeal more to my personal style than those of recent years.

Catalog Love {J.Crew}

I am drawn to the delicious shades in J.Crew's spring collection. The styles are perfectly displayed against lovely neutral interiors and green grass.

I don't know about you, but gosh I have felt pent up this winter. Splashes of coral, blush, and a hint of lime hit the spot and are the perfect antidote for rainy days and cold weather blues.

Catalog Love {Urban Outfitters}

Urban Outfitters seems to be following the lead of big sister Anthropologie with the styling of it's recent catalog. While flipping through I had to pause when greeted with the graphic architecture used as a juxtaposition to their new spring wear.

I am digging the 60's architecture and the mod imagery. 

 

There is something almost other worldly about these images as if they 

were taken amongst the modern architecture of another planet.

 

Catalog Love

I have always had a soft spot for West Elm's parsons desk. The popular white has long been my favorite but it has recently been replaced in my heart by the new hand wrapped metal version pictured above.

While I love the glamor of the new mirrored version, I could not handle the maintenance of using it for an everyday desk. It would however make a lovely addition to a guest room or entryway.  

While perusing local vintage stores I often find myself lusting after old library card catalogues with an interesting sense of curiosity and desire. Unfortunately I cannot come up with a practical use that justifies making room for one in my studio apartment. Naturally I was happy when I discovered CB2's new archive credenza. The piece is inspired by vintage library card catalogues but appeals to my practical side, with doors that look like drawers, it can be used for anything from media to dish storage.