Riding in the Wind

There is something appealing about pictures of bicycles - they just work.   And with the Tour de France kicking off, there are bound to be lots of great bike images around.  The picture below from Airstream is one of my all time favorites ...

Headboards

I am in the middle of a headboard conundrum so spent some time today looking at various solutions.  Here are some of the options that I liked best. 

Images from Livingetc and ApartmentTherapy.

Armchair Traveling and Dreaming

I have traveled a lot and more often than not, there has been a guidebook shoved in my bag.  They've always been handy tools but I have never felt any attachment.   I just received Fiona Caulfield's Love Travel Guide to Jaipur in the mail and I am in love.  Beautifully packaged and designed, it is a pleasure to have it sitting on my bedside table.  I hope to test out the contents later this year but for now I am going to happily read every last page.   It makes me want to visit all the places in India that there are Love Guides for, just so that I can legitimately own the whole collection.

Switching to another part of the world. . . I am thoroughly enjoying a journey through British culture and London town by way of HowToSpeakBritish.  Alysia Cotter, has just moved from LA to London and is keeping a diary of her move.  She has a wonderful eye for observation and is reminding me of a lot of things I had forgotten about. 

Anna-Wili Highfield

Can't think of a more wonderful way to start the week than to fly and dance with the paper and copper sculptures of Anna-Wili Highfield.

Happy July 4 Weekend!

Friday's Fabulous Woman : Margaret Courtney-Clarke

I first came across the incredible photography of Margaret Courtney-Clarke when I bought the book African Canvas which documents the mural art of women in West Africa.  Another fantastic collection of hers is that of the Ndebele women.  In both collections, the use of pattern and color is spectacular -- not to mention the fabulous cloth, blankets and beadwork that these women wear.  Born and raised in Namibia, when she is not traveling the world, Courtney-Clarke lives in Italy.  She helped establish the Ndebele Foundation which is a Cultural Center for Women and Children in South Africa.

Swimmingpool Wall Color

Have the urge to dive right into this wall!  A Mumbai bedroom featured on ApartmentTherapy today.