Things I Love: Flannel Sheets

Woolrich Buffalo Check Flannel Sheet Set, $19.99-$34.00, target.com

It looks like we could be in for a real cool fall weekend. Time to take out the down comforters, wool blankets, and slippers. Why not switch out the plain cotton sheets to something a little warmer? Flannel sheets are super cuddly and they make winter totally enjoyable. Here are my picks for dressing your winter bed with the snuggliest accessory of all. Have a nice weekend!

Solid Herringbone Flannel Bedding, $59-$119, landsend.com.

Natural Ticking Stripe Bedding, $24-$82, garnethill.com

Ultrasoft Ticking Stripe Flannel Sheets, $22-$28, llbean.com

Things I Love: Grey and Blue Stripes

I have been collecting grey and blue stripes inspiration. Grey stripes in a wider a band feel crisp and classic. Blue ticking stripes remind me of vintage nautical interiors. I am attracted to both types of stripes and trying to find a way to incorporate them into my interior. Above we have some inspirational shots and below are pieces that I could buy. Let me know what you think?

Dwell Studio "Draper Stripe Bedding", dwellshop.com.

Dwell Studio "Draper Striped Euro Sham", $92 dwellshop.com.

Country Curtains "Ticking Stripes Insulated Roll-Up Shade", $39-$50 countrycurtains.com

Ambatalia "Striped Indigo" $16/yard Ambatalia Fabrics (415) 388-6278 for info

Ticking stripe arm chairs, about $750 each Lillian August (203) 847-1596 for info

West Elm "Heirloom quilt + shams", $29-$169 westelm.com.

Country Curtains "Ticking stripe shower curtain", $46 countrycurtains.com.

Dash & Albert "Blue Awning Stripe Cotton Woven Pillow", $38-$58 dashandalbert.com.

Dash & Albert "Mattress Ticking Cotton Woven Rug" $28-$385 dashandalbert.com.

Garnet Hill "Ticking Stripe Bedskirt" $48-$78 garnethill.com.

Romantic Floral Glassware

I am loving these adorable flower-inspired glassware from Anthropologie. "The fluted amethyst rim and vibrant green base recall delicacy and grace of African violets." Love! $6-$12 each at anthropologie.com.

Mexican Market Bags

I have an obsession with cheap plastic colorful bags. I just can't resist buying them. When I was in college I had tons that I used to carry my art supplies. The bags were so cheap that I never worried about a little charcoal or paint destroying them. Nowadays, I stash a few in the car for impromptu shopping trips or the farmer's market. The colors totally fit my vibrant style. Prices range from $4.15 to $8.80 each. Check out more: directfrommexico.com.

My 15 Favorite Outdoor Benches

Grandin Road, Sofa Glider, $499.

It's seems every big brand has revamped their outdoor lines this spring. Here are a few of my favorites outdoor benches perfect for porches, gardens, poolside and beachside. Creating an outdoor space for relaxing or entertaining will offer endless rewards. Be creative and design a space that makes you feel like you have your own special oasis to enjoy all summer long. Fifteen of my favorite benches above and below on the market now.

Smith & Hawken, Panisse Bench, $359.

Anthropologie, Heirloom Tomato loveseat, $998.

Marston & Langinger, Fineweave two-seater sofa, $790.

Ikea, Kvarno, $99.

Marston & Langinger, Geisha two-seater sofa, $2485.

Marston & Langinger, Two-seater wirework bench, $1,495.

Target, Brentwood Bench, $379.99.

CB2, Buena park bench, $249.

Archie's Island Chairs, Loveseat, $875.

Orange 22: Botanist Flow Bench, $1,399.

Conran, Luxembourg Bench Verbana, $495.

Belson Outdoor, Powder-Coated Ribbed Steel Bench, $841.

Horchow, Blue Bench, $1,299.

Horchow, Red Mandarin Bench, $2,259.

Off To Colorado

I'm off to Colorado on a early flight in the morning. I am so excited to have a week away. So one last post before I go. I love these Mexican Paper Flowers. Available in sets of 6 for around $25. So festive and fun. Check out more: directfrommexico.com.

Things I Love

Rio Samba Pillow, Crimson/Pink, henryroad.com.

I am feeling a but girly this afternoon and wishing I lived in an English cottage. A few things I am loving this afternoon filled with feminine florals shapes. Enjoy!

Paris Rose Wallpaper, cathkidston.co.uk.

Martha Stewart, Maidenhair Fern bedding, macys.com.

Vintage Curtains, vintage-wallpaper.com.

Bell Tower Curtain, available in almond or mocha, anthropologie.com.

Watercolorist switchplates, available in green or black/white, anthropologie.com.

Flower Mirror, Available in white or black, moderndose.com.

Things I Love-02.23.08

Brienna McLaughlin Pruce, Male and Female Betta, $3,000, shopscadonline.com.

Check out things I loved for the week of February 18, 2008. This week I was checking out a lot of art. I guess I am trying to get some inspiration to do some of my own work. See above and below for out what I ripped, clipped, and scoped out for this week. See more things I love by clicking here. Enjoy!

Fred Tomaselli, Geode, leaves,photocollage, acrylic, gouche, and resin on wood panel, jamescohan.com.

Gary Komarin, The Alderman's Parlour, Mixed Media on canvas, karolynsherwoodgallery.com.

Susan Dory, Flotilla, oil, acrylic, graphite on canvas over panel, susandory.com.

William Betts, RCS - 164801, plusgallery.com.

Joan Mitchell, Untitled, 1963, oil on canvas.

Takashi Iwasaki, Hachmakiyousei, acrylic on canvas, takashiiwasaki.info.

Things I Love-02.15.08

Robin Red, 'Tea Revives You', about $30, keep-calm.com.

Check out a few things I loved for the week of February 11, 2008. This week I was drawn to brighter colors and prints. See above and below for out what I ripped, clipped, and scoped out for this week. As always some of these products may appear in larger posts or trend reports. To see more things I love by clicking here. Enjoy!

Jewel Tone Tumblers, set of six, $95, lekkerhome.com.

Wine moon shaped necklace, available in gold or silver, $54-$60, byboe.com.

Felt Rug, feltrugs.co.uk for info.

Ceramic Orb Birdhouse, $18 each, bibelotshops.com.

Simone Perotte, Medium Bird Bowl, $420, barneys.com.

Mark Sanders, Folding Cutting Board, $16-$24, momastore.org.

Things I Love-02.04.08

Converse Striped Wrap Dress, $29.99, target.com.

Check out a few things I loved for the week of February 4, 2008. This week I was kinda lured in by wallpaper. I realized I needed to organize all the great sources I have found. But I am saving that for a later post. So here you'll find what I ripped, clipped, and scoped out for this week. As always some of these products may appear in larger posts or trend reports. To see more things I love click here. Enjoy!

Ada Harris, adelphipaperhangings.com.

Macrame Hanging Shade, $168, anthropologie.com

Bamboo end table, $365, jaysonhomeandgarden.com.

Sea Grass Hamper, $99, containerstore.com.

Capri Journal, $28.50, henryroad.com.

Classic Rose Invitation, $25/10 cards, katespade.com.

Things I Love-02.02.08

Raubon Bedspread, $48, barkshop.com.

Here are the things I loved for the week of January 31, 2008. Check out what I ripped, clipped, and feel head over heals for this week. As always some of these products may appear in larger posts or trend reports. Enjoy!

Ikat fabric, "Andijan Washed", robertkime.com.

Danish Viking cup and dish, $42, threepotatofour.com.

Hand Shadow Card Set, $5, cogandpearl.com.

Kerry Cassill, Standard pillowcases, $30, kerrycassill.com.

Oscar de la Renta rug, About $80-$100 per sq foot, elsoncompany.com.

Farmhouse Sink With Adjustable Legs, $1,899, plumbingsupply.com.

Things I Love-01.25.08

Hannah Clark, Prong Ring, $940, thisisauto.com.

I got an amazing response from last week's post about the "Things I love", so I decided to make it a weekly ritual. Check out what I tagged, ripped out, and feel head over heals for this week. Some of these products may appear in larger posts or trend reports. But for now this will just be a place for me to flesh out my ideas. Enjoy!

Tracy Reese, Topkapi Caftan, $285, anthropologie.com.

Tracy Helgeson, Single Yellow Tree, $1,500, carriehaddadgallery.com.

Custom Silhouettes, cutarts.com.

Snow & Graham, Cupcake Card, $3.50, luxepaperie.com.

Paul Smith blanket, sale $112, thisisauto.com.

Fornasetti Theme & Variations Drinking Glasses, $305, barneys.com.

Jessica Houston, Message From the Jackal, Sold, for similiar works carriehaddadgallery.com.

Gray Wool Designer Pillow with Applique Knot Motif, $95 (left), Modernist Zig Zag Pillow, $95, ounodesign.com.

Things I Love

Joan Mitchell, Untitled 1970.

This week I started a new freelance gig at Dominomag.com. I am going to be a lot busier juggling painting, blogging, and cooking. So I thought each week I would do a little round-up of things I flagged, ripped out, and just feel in love with. Many of things I have seen before but maybe I just have a renewed interest for. What I scoped out this week...

Update: Now "Things I love" is a weekly column publishing every friday night. See all things I love here.

Tuuli Pillow, $39.95, Crate & Barrel.

Elfrida tags, Set of 18 for $3.50, PoppyTalkHandmade.com

Eyeglass Trays, $20, DecorativeThings.com.

Bentwood Chair Candycane Style, $99, kpeterson.com.

Red Tree Life with Birds Tablecloth, Anupama.ca.

Tamara Bench, $1,360, HouseEclectic.com.

Orinda Oval Mirror, $148, anthropologie.com.

Small Ceramic Urn, $3.50, JamaliGarden.com.