kitchen hook rails

Open displays in the kitchen are very on trend with one form of these displays being the hook rail system. A solid bar hooked mostly commonly with S shaped hooks, these storage pieces are both functional and beautiful. They come in metal or wood and easily could be made from a bathroom towel bar. Of course, they really only look well styled when not over cluttered and hooked with visually appealing kitchen tools. Check out some nice examples below.

from top left - Bitra Hook Rail by Rowen & Wren - via Apartment Therapy - via Apartment Therapy - via Apartment Therapy - design by Jersey Ice Cream Co. via REMODELISTA - design by Studio Junction via REMODELISTA - via SF Girl by Bay - source unknown | THE PLACE HOME

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front yard garden inspiration

Spring has sprung here in Missouri and while, our weekend doesn't look to be as nice as this past week has been, I am itching to work in the garden. Providing me drool worthy inspiration is, of course, my trusty Pinterest. Specifically, a new board by Lauren Liess called Front Yard Garden. My guess is that Liess is gathering inspiration for her new home which takes cues from its traditional Colonial style. I love the idea of making better use of a front yard as I think most tend to be largely ignored as purely aesthetic spaces. Currently, there are over 150 pins on the board with seemingly more added every day. Below are few of my favorites. 

source unknown | THE PLACE HOME

source unknown | THE PLACE HOME

via Rodale's Organic Life | THE PLACE HOME

via Southern Living | THE PLACE HOME

home of Lauren Liess | THE PLACE HOME

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affordable art prints

Whenever I see a blogger posting their recommendations for affordable art, I immediately get excited and must stop what I am doing to click through all their links. Today, the picks list came from Joanna Goddard of Cup of Joe. In her post, she gives 24 favorite pieces across a variety of mediums. My first great discovery from Goddard's list is actually an artist I have been trying to find since seeing the below photograph probably a year ago. It was featured for a short time on Land of Nod's website and I hesitated on buying it. Of course, when I decided I did want to purchase, it was no longer available. The artist is Max Wanger and my coveted print is called Ice Cream - one of my life's greatest joys.

Ice Cream by Max Wanger | THE PLACE HOME

Wanger sells his prints through his online shop offering multiple sizes and the option to frame. His vibe is very West Coast beachy and leaves me dreaming of summer and a trip to the ocean. 

Dip by Max Wanger | THE PLACE HOME

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Wave No.2 by Max Wanger | THE PLACE HOME

Mother and Child by Max Wanger | THE PLACE HOME

The second great find from the post is actually a group of photographers selling on Eventide Collective. Currently featuring 16 different photographers, I really love this image by Yan Palmer. 

Reach by Yan Palmer | THE PLACE HOME

I also really like this floral photo by Posey Quarterman. 

Blossoms by Posey Quarterman | THE PLACE HOME

A final pick would be the work of Natalie Seeboth. 

Roses by Natalie Seeboth | THE PLACE HOME

Line Up by Natalie Seeboth | THE PLACE HOME

My final discovery which is actually an artist I have seen before is Kari Herer. Using a mixed media approach, Herer's work is distinctly feminine. She has become increasingly popular with an exclusive line of prints currently being sold at RH Baby & Child. However, if you want to save some money and purchase one of her lesser known pieces you can purchase directly on her Etsy shop.

Thanks Cup of Joe!

Bear by Kari Herer | THE PLACE HOME

Fox by Kari Herer | THE PLACE HOME

Flora by Kari Herer | THE PLACE HOME

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