“If he loved you with all the power of his soul for a whole lifetime, he couldn’t love you as much as I do in a single day.”
~Heathcliff in Emily Bronte’s novel, Wuthering Heights
Chaunté Vaughn, photographer and stylist, model-Kayla via-The House That Lars Built
via-Layla Grayce
Vintage HOLLYWOOD REGENCY CHINOISERIE Aged Bronze Patina Ginger Jar Lamps, shop Etsy-Fabulous Mess
“I Will Wait for You There,” shot by Damon Heath and styled by Leith Clark. Leith Clark editor and stylist for Lula Magazine via-Free People
“I love the ground under his feet, and the air over his head, and everything he touches and every word he says. I love all his looks, and all his actions and him entirely and all together.” ~ Catherine in Emily Bronte’s novel, Wuthering Heights
via-Hydrangea Girl
pinned by Stephanie O’Brien via Pinterest via Delight by Design
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin’s new home. via A Detailed House, Profiled by Veranda Magazine
via-stylelikeu, Miao Ran
Customized silhouette rubber stamp, shop Etsy-House That Lars Built
“Be with me always – take any form – drive me mad! only do not leave me in this abyss, where I cannot find you! Oh, God! it is unutterable! I can not live without my life! I can not live without my soul!” ~Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights, by: Emily Bronte
Brightest Hour by the Submarines: a pretty lovely tune.
I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day. ~ Vincent Van Gogh
A magical evening at Salt Pond, Kauai photographed by Jamie, Feather & Nest
Poetry surrounds us everywhere, but putting it on paper is, alas, not so easy as looking at it. ~ Vincent Van Gogh
Turquoise and brass….Flickr group, Thrift Store Decor via-apartment therapy
a little turquoise and brass perfection…Salt and Ginger, shop Etsy
Love the turquoise pots and the wine striped chairs…perfect combo via-My Home Ideas
The thing has already taken form in my mind before I start it. The first attempts are absolutely unbearable. I say this because I want you to know that if you see something worthwhile in what I am doing, it is not by accident but because of real direction and purpose. ~Vincent Van Gogh
via-Atelier Rue Verte le blog
MIGHTY GREEN SALAD: Freshly Harvested Kale, Shredded Green Papaya, Crushed Macadamia Nuts, and Herb Vinaigrette Dressing. The Garden Cafe at Common Ground, Kauai. *(this amazing salad was introduced to Feather & Nest by our very funny and famous blogger-friend, Kasey Buick of Kasey Buick/One Girl Talks
wrapping up some warm Aloha. Photograph by Jamie-Feather & Nest
The more I think it over, the more I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people. ~Vincent Van Gogh
Glamour Magazine-UK
Flower Painting Pink Geranium small Original fine art Oil still life on wood panel by HOomen, shop Etsy
Hand appliquéd and designed tea towels and pillows by Sheryl Bryant of Tuuli Design. (inquiries: please contact Feather & Nest)
Feather & Nest found this especially perfect….maybe our motto…discovered on our friend, Nicole Hill’s Facebook page….because stealing from her creative genius is like giving the world a present:)
High arched iron beds, simple linens and fresh flowers….charming. via-cococozy
via-Neiman Marcus tumbler
Love always brings difficulties, that is true, but the good side of it is that it gives energy. ~Vincent Van Gogh
via-Little Blue Deer
via-Martha Stewart
via-ow.ly
a vignette by our lovely friend and amazing blogger, Nicole Hill of Confetti Garden
a day at the beach does the soul, well. photographed by Jamie, Feather & Nest (Happy Birthday, Sara!xo)
Jewelry by Nashelle
Eye of the Day-Sconce, Anthropologie
via-Designs that inspire to create your perfect home.
I dream my painting, and then I paint my dream. ~Vincent Van Gogh
via-Pink Flower Love
Photographed by Stevie Thompson
Have Suitcase, Will Travel by the lovely, Janis Nicolay of Pinecone Camp, shop Etsy
photographed by Jamie, Feather & Nest
via-Amber Interiors
via-Welcome to Paradise
via-Pink Wallpaper
When I have a terrible need of — shall I say the word — religion. Then I go out and paint the stars. ~Vincent Van Gogh
photographed by Jamie, Feather & Nest
via-Crush Cul de Sac
A Dutch Door, is really pretty perfect via-Crush Cul de Sac
via-Patterson Maker
Aerin Lauder photographed by Claiborne Swanson Frank for American Beauty, published by Assouline. via-Neiman Marcus, tumbler
via-Atelier Rue Verte le blog
photographed by Jamie, Feather & Nest
“…it is better to be high-spirited, even though one makes more mistakes, than to be narrow-minded and all too prudent. It is good to love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love, is well done.” ~Vincent Van Gogh
In Pugli, Italy, lies the small town of Alberobello. Its enchanting structures, the trulli, represent a remarkable glimpse into prehistoric architecture. Tradition has it that the structures were designed to be dismantled rapidly; a technique to avoid the tax man. With no mortar, the homes could be reconstructed as easily as they could be taken down, allowing the settlers ease in residency. The charming village remains today, beckoning all who want to be transported to a magical destination.
It’s hard to believe such a place exists. Magical Alberobello! via le vie dell ‘artigiano
Trulli is the plural of Trullo.
via Nicla Roberto, Pinterest Fresh laundry outside a Trullo
The white ash symbols on the Trulli roofs are Mythological or religious. via vitalesbellavista
Alberobello via becky&ralpho, flickr
Alberobello via Kathy Baker, Pinterest smartertravel.com
Trullo Ornament POAST art and design, Etsy
Alberobello via Jade Ouk, Pinterest sciatic.tumblr.com
Alberobello Photo: Adriano Bacchella via mandarine d’Italie
via Pinterest: MiSiedo misiedo.com
Bring back a miniature Trullo. Photo: Kristen Feather & Nest
Trulli via chillout spots
Interior of a Trullo via Fresh Interior
Some of the trulli have been modernized and serve as holiday homes.
Some of the trulli have been modernized and serve as holiday homes. Kitchen via 79 ideas
via passion decor
Family Room via 79 ideas
Between Bari and Brindisi, on the Adriatic side of the boot Map by Long Travel: SPECIALISTS IN SOUTHERN ITALY, SICILY AND SARDINIA
The Countryside of Puglia, nearing Alberobello via Il Terrazzo Italiano
After an evening with family and friends at the Hanalei beach eating summer rolls, meatballs and moco-loco… and maybe a splash of wine… (Jamie)
And an evening with family and her three “summer sons,” Bend Elks baseball players, eating BBQ, potato salad and pie… and maybe a splash of wine… (Kristen)
We are going to crave fresh vegetables from the Farmer’s Market. Here’s a fun little way to prepare them. We’re not saying anything about putting that wine away, though…
Market Bag + Fresh Flowers = Pure Joy photo: Kristen Feather & Nest
Back home… Photo: Kristen Feather & Nest
Now get this:
Just a little Waterford… photo: Kristen, Feather & Nest
And fill with this.
Very important for making panzanella. Photographed by Kristen. Feather & Nest
Cut up all your fresh veg. Almost anything is good in panzanella: tomatoes, cucumber, basil, bell peppers, green beans, asparagus, corn and onions… and grill up the ones that need it.
Grilled and Mixed: Toss with oil and vinegar, salt and pepper. Photo: Kristen Feather & Nest
Grilled Corn and Red Onions Fresh Tomatoes, Cucumber, Basil photo: Kristen Feather & Nest
The tomatoes will start to release their juices. This is when you want to throw in some homemade croutons. Cube your old baguette and toss with Herbs de Provence, olive oil, salt and pepper in a hot skillet.
Mmmm…. toss in homemade croutons. photo: Kristen Feather & Nest
Whether you have a veranda, a porch, a deck, a beach, a dock or a picket fenced in yard, go outside with someone you love. ♥
Photo: Kristen Feather & Nest
And eat
On top of some lettuce… photo: Kristen Feather & Nest
We are not sure why Natalie Wood…and even a little bit of James Dean, came to mind for this post….besides being talented actors and taken too early in life, they carried a sense of vulnerability about them that equaled the confidence their celebrity provided. On the subject of vulnerability, the song Limit to Your Love brings to mind the fragile way love can represent itself when it shows up and then wanes unexpectedly. Along those same lines; some of the loveliest homes have been made when we step outside the notion of what we are taught, is good design to what we feel, is good design. Often, that is most uncomfortable. It’s in that moment others will say, “this home is YOU.” Perhaps that thread of vulnerability that is woven throughout this post is part of what made Feather & Nest take the leaps that it has over the last few years…often we were scared, but we dove in like we had done it a million times….hmmmm, hadn’t thought of that:) xo
“Love is not love until it’s vulnerable.” ~Theodore Roethke, American poet 1908-1963
Limit to Your Love~Feist
via-visualize us
Clouds part…… Just to give us a little sun *(excerpts from “The Limit to Your Love” as written by Leslie Feist, Jason Charles Beck)
photographer-Bonnie Tsang-Photo Shoot/Trina Turk for Matchbook Magazine
Close-up, Pinecone Camp, shop Etsy
via-Lonny Magazine
Photographer: Sam Haskins via-Modern Declaration
“When I was designing this Office Suite, for a high powered female attorney, I was nearing the end of my pregnancy. After one of many sleepless nights, I got up and started sketching ideas from a dream I had. The result was the Lyla Simone flower, made of forged glass and chrome bent by hand. It was the perfect juxtaposition of soft and strong for my client.” Daun Curry via-Modern Declaration
1960s Meakin Blue ‘IMPACT’ Jug and Sugar Bowl shop Love Lottie/Etsy
via-La Dolce Vita
There’s a limit to your love…Like a waterfall in slow motion…Like a map with no ocean… There’s a limit to your love~ *(excerpts from “The Limit to Your Love” as written by Leslie Feist, Jason Charles Beck)
via-Now Public-Girls Surf Too
Just Perfect a painting by Miss Saana
via-La Dolce Vita
via-My Wedding, Rachel+Darren
via-Dear World, Your’e Pretty
Gold Glitter envelope liners, shop The Persian Laundry-Etsy
Mid Century Modern Lamp, Nicole and Jesse of Confetti Garden, shop Etsy
via- Riazzoli
Cherner Chair Company
Lonny Magazine
via-Julie Mack/Pinterest
I can’t read your smile…It should be written on your face…I’m piecing it together There’s something out of place *(excerpts from “The Limit to Your Love” as written by Leslie Feist, Jason Charles Beck)
Issue #5 of Anthology, photographed by the lovely, Janis Nicolay(of Pinecone Camp), designed by Peter Wilds (formerly of The Cross). The homeowner, Carol Dey, is a world traveller and has some great little collections from her travels.
(Issue #5 of Anthology) photographed by the fabulous, Janie Nicolay and designed by Peter Wilds …this lovely apartment belongs to, world traveler, Carol Dey.
We think it’s pretty wonderful that you visit with us and spend your moments that are precious, hopefully finding inspiration….sweet inspiration that stays with you…building a life that is worthy of your heart’s desire.
Do you know how lovely you are?In the starlight, in the starlight of my heart Do you know how lovely you are?In the moonlight, in the moonlight of my heart ~lyrics, The Wedding Song
via-Enchanted Cove
via-Innumerable Goods
via-Pink Flower Love
We’re gonna build a life together…forever and ever.
via-IMGfave
via-Lonny Magazine (we love Lonny!)
Connie Cupcakes via-Paris Hotel Boutique
Cathy Waterman engagement and wedding rings
via-The Enchanted Cove
Glass Jar Photography via-The Bride’s Cafe
We’ll make babies on the beach under the stardust and I’ll hear your voice come through the door a thousand times, maybe more…. and I’ll smile inside to know you’re mine…Completely mine. ~lyrics The Wedding Song
Swim by Janis Nicolay, shop Pinecone Camp, Etsy
White Faux Taxidermy shop, Etsy
via-Crush Cul De Sac
Funky Shique, shop Etsy
Pinterest, Leanna Barretto via Her Blog
The Rhubarb Studio, shop Etsy
Jonathan Adler
via-Sanctuary
via-The Bride’s Cafe
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach. ~Elizabeth Barrett Browning
via-MJ Ornaments
via-Lisa Roy Muskoka
We’re all a little weird. And life is a little weird. And when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall into mutually satisfying weirdness – and call it love – true love. ~Robert Fulghum,True Love
The Tutu Project-a beautiful story of one man’s fight against breast cancer after his wife was diagnosed. Humorous and heartfelt. Please check out the Tutu Project.
Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love. ~Albert Einstein
via-The Enchanted Cove
via-Indulgy
Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same. ~Emily Brontë
The Kiss via Shanna Schouten, Pinterest
photograph by Jamie, Feather & Nest
via-Ichabod Jones Monster Hunter
Brown Dress with White Dots pinned by C.R. Brewster via Pinterest
via Sarah Rose Storm and Pinmarket – Pinterest
Retrosymphony Lighting, shop Etsy
It don’t matter where you get your appetite, as long as you eat at home!
via-Connie Cupcake
via-Mix Vintage
Don’t smother each other. No one can grow in shade ~Leo Buscaglia
via-Lilly Unique
My beloved is mine and I am his. ~Song of Songs
via-This is Glamorous
via-A Little Dash Of Ash
The Nogg:Modern Handcrafted Chicken Coop. Designers:Matthew Hayward and Nadia Turan via-Tuvie
via-Sanctuary
HOomen, (Pink Poppy) shop Etsy
via-Sanctuary
[W]hen you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible. ~Nora Ephron, When Harry Met Sally *you will be missed, Nora.
“I dont think there is anything on earth more wonderful than those wistful incomplete friendships one makes now and then in an hour’s talk. You never see the people again, but the lingering sense of their presence in the world is like the glow of an unseen city at night–makes you feel the teemingness of it all.“
~John Doss Passos
Gypsy Kings~
via-Philo-Sofia
via-Philo-Sofia
via-regret-free
Jasmin Blanc Boutique, shop-Etsy
via-First Home
Lavender Cottage Crafts, shop-Etsy
via-Pretty Stuff
via-Jaclyn Paige
Abigail Ahern via-The Lady
“Original love never appears in pure form, but in manifold veils and shapes, such as confidence, humility, reverence, serenity, as faithfulness and modesty, as gratefulness; but primarily as longing and wistful melancholy.“
~Friedrich Von Schlegel
via-Indulgy
via-My Friend’s House
luxeyard.com
via-Inspiring Interiors
Johannes Linstead-Breathe~
Melody Rose, shop-Notonthehighstreet.com
art-Addison Tanguay via-F&N
via-Pretty Stuff
Amy Butler via-Bird and Branch
via-Florence Finds
via-Nook and Nest
Anthropologie
Jamie Parker, F&N home Pillow-Stephanie O’Brien of She’s Happy
“I never saw a man who looked With such a wistful eye Upon that little tent of blue Which prisoners call the sky.“~Oscar Wilde
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