Since When Did I Want a Cozy Cottage?

First of all, I have to thank DC reader Elizabeth for reminding me about M. Design Interiors last week.  You know, M. Design, the design firm that brought us the potty that launched a thousand blog posts:

Yes, you know this room, it lives in this house:

On any other day of my life I would move into this house before you could say flexible interest rate, but today, well, today another one of their interiors is catching my eye.   It's an odd choice for me, given my affinity for 70s porn inspired homes, but I think this nesting business has gotten the best of me because today I want to live behind these doors:

Not wanting to change a thing about the landscaping around this cozy cottage.  Yes I know bamboo is invasive.  Zip it.

Look what awaits me inside!  I could sit the hell out of those leather chairs.  Erin can sit in one too, we will then discuss what will replace that sofa.  In this fantasy I'm not pregnant and I'm on my third vodka tonic, fyi.

This is where I sleep off my hangover.

Call me crazy but today this is really working for me

Sorry about the pink color block, it's on the M. Design website and in my cottage fantasy I don't have to use photoshop in order to write a blog post.

Ok, ok, I know the rest of America is knee deep in autumn, but it's still 90 degrees here and this outdoor shower looks like a great place to recover from that boozy nap I took earlier in this post.

On a side note:  Elizabeth also mentioned that the head designer for M. Designs is the sister of the blond on Modern Family.  Hot Goss!  On a side side note, one of the reasons I don't watch that show is because I don't buy the blond and that dude as a couple.  I like both characters just fine, but I really don't believe them together.  Sorry everyone, just sayin.

Emerald City

You guys know that I could never paint a color bolder than gray on any of my walls but that doesn't negate my burning desire to hang out in rooms with some seriously bold color.  Right now I'm being seduced by these moody emerald walls.  Emerald?  I know, go figure.

Twig Hutchinson

Now I'm not going to let a pesky little detail like my current inability to sit on that couch stop me from digging this room.  As soon as the little bambino pops out I can roll all over that yellow beauty.

Zownir Locations

Hmmm, this yellow and emerald combo looks familiar, but that couch is decidedly more practical given my current condition.

Sunset

In person:  could be awesome, could be scary.  I just don't know.  I hope the towel is clean.

VT Wonen

Kinda emerald, right?

Diane Von Furstenberg

And if, like me, you can't paint your walls green and, unlike me, you have a gragillion dollars, you can add the sexiest accessory known to mankind to your room via this Dian Von Furstenburg rug.  Psst, I found this over at If the lampshade fits and have been dreaming of it ever since.  Think I can sneak it onto my baby registry?

Good Beds and a Few Other Talking Points

Who doesn't love gossip?  I had planned to bring you a hot and heavy gossip filled post today but I quickly realized that I only have two very small tidbits to share and I was quickly reminded of my sad, decidedly un-gossip filled life.  I cleaned out my fridge this weekend.  No that is not one of my news items, merely proof of my lameness. So, call it gossip, whateves, here's what I've got for you:

1.  I'm sure you all already know this but did you realize that Margaret Russell is now editor and chief of Architectural digest?

Conde Nast could have put a smurf in charge of that rag and it would have been an improvement, but I'm pretty giddy at the prospect of Mme. Russell taking over.  Mags, a small request:  no more "hi def" photos, no more tuscan anything, no more director's homes just because they are director's homes.  Also, steer clear of anything overly Amish.  You know the issue I'm referring to.  I know I don't need to tell you these things, I trust you.  Also, sorry I chose this blurry photo of you, I just liked all those fabrics in the background.  Next time ask your pal to hold his iPhone a little more steady.

Look forward to seeing Margaret's first AD issue in January.  And to think, I was going to let my subscription lapse.  Elle Decor promoted from within, hopefully it will stay groovy.

Talking Point #2:  Erin is taking a vacay

Erin and I both need a little break.  Don't worry, it's not you, it's us.  Promise.  Just to prove it, we've concocted a sneaky plan to keep you dudes around:  For the next few weeks I'm going to be your design tour guide 3 days a week while erin goes sky diving and horse whispering and stuff.  Once my sweet little angel baby arrives, she will return to her post and you can cry a thousand tears in my absence.  Basically, you guys are going to have to live off 3 posts a week for a while and put up with my ass.  Did I tell you about the fridge cleaning?

Talking point #3:  There were terms to this vacation.  Erin says I have to give you longish posts sometimes.  UGH!!!  You know I'm the one pic-per-post wonder, but I guess I can suck it up for her.  Starting right now:  Look!  Beds!

If ever I have reason to buy a twin bed, I shall look no further than this brass four poster. And yes, I will totally toss a fur on the end just for good measure.

Who do you suppose sits in those chairs?  This picture is lovely, but when you really think of the logistics of it, it's a bit of a head-scratcher.

Every single thing about this photo is awesome.  The end.

Ok, so this room doesn't really fit, but I want to talk to you about the walls.  Right now I have one black wall in my bedroom, it looks great, but every time I see this room I think that maybe I need all black walls in my bedroom.  My floor is white, too.  Thoughts?

And just so the previous photo doesn't feel alone in it's dark-wallness, I tossed this one in for good measure.  You know, I have a chair a lot like that in my room, but no metal cross sculptures, surprisingly enough.

Now how's that for some Hott Goss?