Tuesday, January 17, 2012

{my inspiration table}



it's another snow day
so this is what I will be doing today
What is on your inspiration table?
I would love to know as I am always looking for new books
to inspire and delight

xox
go here to be inspired even more today 
{especially if you love trees like I do}
this short clip is so worth a peek
 listen carefully to the words

44 comments:

i.ikeda said...

Oh yes! I need some inspiration and those look divine. I need to pull out my copy of romantic sewing books (I have a couple). Thanks for reminding me. Have a lovely day, wonderful lady. Xoxo

Andrea said...

Prayer request at Arise 2 Write and All Gods Creatures. Thanks for being such a great friend.

Blessings,
andrea

LissyLou said...

At the moment I love the vintage tea party, and pale and interesting x

Terra said...

My church is reading Wikichurch by Steve Murrell about growing Christians, so that is my inspiration today.

Rizzi said...

WE HAVE NO SNOW HERE IN NJ.......
THEY SAY NJ WILL ONLY GET 15 INCHES THE WHOLE SEASON....VERY HARD TO BELIEVE....BUT...WE'LL SEE........
MY INSPIRATION TABLE HOLDS MY CROCHETING.......I HAVE SOME NICE BOOKS....BUT...NEVER TAKE TIME.......
RIZZI

KaPaworld said...

Ilove your books...I love your inspiration sourses...

Leanne said...

today i have the un-fun job of cleaning and organizing the studio space...i know it will be worth it. your post makes me want to create little vignettes of loveliness just like this...

good day to you Koralee xo

Madelief said...

Your books look promising Koralee. On my inspiration table are the gardening books by Carol Llein and Alys Fowler. Two of my favourite writers on gardening books.

Enjoy your books & the snow :-)

Happy day!

Madelief x

Gabriela Delworth - Certified Instructional Designer said...

Hello,

I really think that our weather is switched because it's raining here...Pretty dull...


Gabriela

Sue said...

We started out with a huge thunderstorm (in January??) and almost warm temps. It is now very windy and has dropped 30 degrees with snow coming. I'm getting some inspiration from Pinterest...and I'm reading The Hunger Games trilogy and I'm hooked!

Blondie's Journal said...

You have some great decorating books there, Koralee! I could definitely spend a snoy day curled up with them...dreaming! I am in the middle of a "Beach Read" believe it or not! It makes me feel warm! :-)

XO,
Jane

The Style Sisters said...

lOVE YOUR INSPIRATION TABLE! THE COLORS, THE BOOKS...LOVE IT ALL

KARIN

It's me said...

That Fifi book is amazing !!...love love love from me...xxx....it is cold here....xxx...freezing !!

Unknown said...

mmmmm.....let me go check. I'm sure there is something with some yarn on it. But, that may not be all. You know I have my hand and eyes peeled on just about everything.

Hoola Tallulah said...

OoOoh love these, I would sure love to have a nose through your book shelves! I <3 French General too!

I Love Pretty Little Things said...

The colors on your posts always inspire me!

A book I love right now is One Yard Wonders 101 sewing projects. Fun, simple projects.
Joyce

La luz del norte said...

I just found a book that inspires me by Emily Chalmers "Modern vintage style". See her homepage here: http://emilychalmers.com/

Have a nice evening!

Elyse said...

oh, i am so pleased to say that i have all 3 of these lovely books!

hope you enjoyed a cozy, tea-filled day!

xo
elyse

Marilyn Miller said...

I don't have anything on my inspiration table right now. In front of me when I sit at the computer is a collage I recently did that is my inspiration and place on this collage is a picture of me dancing with the words, I dance daily, watched or not! May you dance daily and be surrounded by delight.

noknittedknickers said...

Decorate by Atlanta Bartlett is always lovely to look through. And Lisa Stickley and the Liberty Book of Home Sewing are both lovely for easy craft projects. Hunker down away from the snow. C.x

Anonymous said...

along with my Kindle
i have some back issues
of MARTHA STEWART LIVING
that i like to stroll thru!
that and my angel mug
filled with tea...mmmmm
BEAR HUGS
~victoria~

Dagmar said...

Love your inspiration table..On my IPad newsstand..I have Country Living UK, BHG, Martha Stewart as well as Mollie Makes..all digital editions! much easier to haul around but I do miss the feel of paper!
Diid you have a school snow day today? if so..I hope you kept safe, off the roads and cozy!
Xoxo

flowersandhome said...

The redwood forests in California are just magical! Those huge, long, straight up treestems, the ferns in between the trees, the beautiful green. I enjoyed the clip and the words said.

The ovendoor broke off completely today... It had been 'hanging on' for a while now.
So I guess some electrical-appliances-leaflets will be on my inspiration table soon. Just can't do without an oven for too long, can you?

Bye,
enjoy the snowcovered landscape,
Marian

flowersandhome said...

The redwood forests in California are just magical! Those huge, long, straight up treestems, the ferns in between the trees, the beautiful green. I enjoyed the clip and the words said.

The ovendoor broke off completely today... It had been 'hanging on' for a while now.
So I guess some electrical-appliances-leaflets will be on my inspiration table soon. Just can't do without an oven for too long, can you?

Bye,
enjoy the snowcovered landscape,
Marian

FrenchBlue said...

Sitting hear with a cup of mint & lavender tea with no voice:( You are on my inspiration board sweet one!
Love you most~
XP

à la parisienne said...

Koralee,
It looks like you and have have very similar inspiration. I love Romantic Style and I am borrowing Romantic Prairie from my mother-in-law. Right now I have a stack of Romantic Homes Valentine's Day back issues on my nightstand...I see a pattern here-romantic-That's what inspires me!

As for new books, I think Selina Lake has a new book coming out soon called Home Spun. I have no doubt that YOU will LOVE it!

Mandy

annie@mostlovelythings said...

Beautiful and inspirational photo...I just won a book...A Perfectly Imperfect Home...I'm very excited for the inspiration it will bring!

Vintage Home said...

Pale & Interesting ....stunningly serene & hip
Your inspiration table is delightful!

Vintage Home said...

Pale & Interesting!

malia said...

lol i don't know if you can call it an inspiration table but i have a fun stack of stuff on my counter including artful blogging, real simple, martha stewart's new crafts book and more!

SLR said...

hello! i have the same 3 books! well, the French General one i have is different but similar nonetheless. i really like Cabbage and Roses books (At Home With Country and Vintage Chic) as well as anything by Atlanta Bartlett (Pale and Interesting), and Cath Kidston...oh i could go on an on!
hope you had an inspired day!!

Maria said...

"Growing is Forever" is sooo beautiful, Koralee. I'm so grateful that you took us to that site to watch. I am sharing this with family tomorrow... and will find a way to weave this in a lesson at school soon. Thank you!
Hmmm on my inspiration table right now is a beautiful book that I bought for before Christmas: "Moments of Peace in the Presence of God" {morning and evening devotions} The devotions are wonderfully done, but not too long. Chris and I share them each day.
Jason gave us each a great book for Christmas, "The Valley of Vision." {a collection of puritan prayers} They are incredible and will often move me to tears.
My brother, Joe's new book came out on the first of January, "Your Playlist Can Change Your Life." I just got my copy and will start that soon!
I hope you are having a wonderful week dear ♥
Keep warm and cozy,
~Maria

polkadotpeticoat said...

I agree with your inspiration table...I'm inspired...your so sweet, I'm thinking maybe I have a collecting problem in my cold state of Alaska.....Have a sweet evening!

June said...

That's what I will be doing tomorrow Koralee. I think some great British decor magazines will be on my table.
hugs...

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Good morning my precious friend! WOOO yesterday was a knock out killer diller busy day at school. TWO NEW STUDENTS IN MY CLASSROOM! 52 now...I was so tired I just flopped on the couch. LOVE THIS POST and on my table is PATINA STYLE...what a fab book on all the lovely grays and golds and linens that I so love...with a touch of AQUA!!! Dear one, BE EVER SO CAREFUL IN THAT SNOW.....have a pleasant day at school and I am guessing that your kiddos will be staying INSIDE for recess! Ours do when there is too much snow!

LOVE AND WARM HUGS TO YOU!! Anita

Apple Blossom Barn said...

Hi Koralee

Good girl, relax and enjoy the snow fron the comfort of your snug home,
as for books anything by Selina Lake, Belle Blanc by bloggers Mirjana Schnepf and Bianca Aurich
it is in german but I just look at the pictures, and Cabbages and Roses Vintage Chic by Christina Strutt, just beautiful!

Enjoy..
Denise
xxx

♥ Mary Janes TEAROOM said...

How lovely Koralee...I love the colours too and am truly inspired....I love to surround myself with all kinds of things....pretty, vintage, colourful, books...the list is never ending!
Susan x

found and sewn said...

glossy new books...lovely x

sarah-jane down the lane said...

Jane Cumberbatch "Recipes for every day" and the Anniversary edition of the Secret Garden, illustrated by Lauren Child.... The wind is howling here and I must venture out with the Boodle, wish me luck!

Sarah x

Anne Marie said...

like that one book you have, Romantic Prairie Style ;)

I do actually look to Laeriss's E-MAG Deco a lot - she has great features on there - she is the writer of Heart in Provence blog...

but I do also keep magazines, and pull them out to inspire me according to the month - or the library!! they are free, so I take them home by the armfuls!

have a blessed day Koralee...
love your quote for today (Wed)

Gloria said...

I love what is on your inspiration table! Very pretty display. I have looked at a few of those books too.

I also love: Tracy Porter's Home Style; Comfortable Country..peaceful homes inpired by the county, by Enrica Stabile; Victoria, Intimate Home..Creating a Private World; Victoria, Bedrooms..Private Worlds and places to dream; and my most fav...Victoria, At Home with White..celebrating the intimate home. :) All of them are very inpiring!!

Have a beautiful day!!

xoxo..Gloria

Magpie's Mumblings said...

Right now I am inspired by two books... "Celtic, Viking & Anglo-Saxon Embroidery" by Jan Messent; and "The Art of Annemeike Mein". I can happily spend hours losing myself in either of them.

The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥ said...

inspiration received! (hugs)

Husnain Ali said...

wow nice ......