Birthday Calendars

My grandmother had a birthday calendar in her hallway; with 11 children and an ever increasing number of grandchildren it was necessary. The concept of the birthday calendar is simple; it's a year-less calendar with days so you can just pen in the birthdays. My grandmother's calendar featured Monet's impressionist paintings that were perfect for a year-less calender, adding to its timeless, dreamy quality. 

I've been searching for one for a number of years and I finally feel like I am getting close to the right one.  The challenge is to find images that you will enjoy year after year.  Long live the birthday calendar!

 Birthday Calendar from Linda & Harriett

letterpress birthday calendar by larkpress on Etsy

Time Flies Birthday Calendar from ModCloth

images from their respective owners

Pillows!

I love this video for "Is There a Ghost" by Band of Horses and it made me contemplate great bed linens.  I have always been a fan of cheerful bed linens.  I always think it's a great place to play with patterns and colors in a room, plus you can make your bed and throw on a plain duvet and no one needs to know what is underneath.  Here are some of my current favorites for a colorful and summery bed.

 Woodland Organic Sheet Set from Pottery Barn

Everyday Percale Bedding from Garnet Hill

I Heart Trees Percale paired with French Dot Percale, both from Garnet Hill

Flecked Stripes Sheet Set from Anthropologie

images from their respective owners

Autumnal Closet

It's July, but it feels like October.  We've been having rain, wind and clouds aplenty.  I don't mind this as long as I have a good book, a blanket and endless cups of tea and coffee.  

As it felt like fall, I started thinking of more fall fashion.  Here are some goodies I recently saw online that I thought could be layered for cooler weather.  I love a sweet dress paired with leggings and boots.

  Souvenir dress from J. Crew

Rib-knit long open cardigan from Banana Republic

 I also love this whole outfit from J. Crew, but especially the Pouch pocket cardigan