A Sneek Peak: Gwen Gunheim - Interior Design 2016

Photography by: Heidi Zumbrun

I just love the colours in this beautiful Sonoma County home and workshop of wood artist Gwen Gunheim...... I have included an extract of the original text below as it is beautifully written and I can never paraphrase....

For Gwen Gunheim, a fifth-generation Californian, working with wood is a process that connects her history and heritage to the present moment. Because of her deep local roots, she desires to embrace the stories found in the materials she uses. In the early 1950s, her great-grandfather Harry built a house in Monte Rio, California. When it burned down in a fire four years ago, she visited the remains of the structure and salvaged what she could.

In her first trials with woodwork, she dismantled the steps of the house, which were constructed from old-growth pine, and reshaped them into handled French-style cutting boards for her family. In another project, lumber framing from the walls of the house became the base of a dining table, recollecting the charred memories of a previous life. A live-edge redwood slab served as the tabletop; it was sourced from a tree that she removed with her father from family land by Timber Cove, an hour west of her home in Santa Rosa.....

To view the full article and set of photos please visit edit on local

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Bike baskets from The Basket Room - Interior Design 2016

A few years ago I brought myself a vintage light purple Raleigh bike that came with a basket, which inevitably I decorated with plastic flowers and nicknamed Violet.

Out for this years summer debut I noticed that Violet's basket has now seen better days and needed replacing..... that is when i stumbled across the new baskets from 'The Basket Room', a great company that I own a beautiful handmade, fair trade storage basket from... used as toy storage (even garish plastic toys look cool in there)

The Basket Room is an ethical lifestyle brand, specialising in handwoven baskets and accessories made in Africa. Woven with vibrant colours & unique patterns, they work directly with weaving cooperatives in rural Kenya, Ghana & Tanzania.

Awia bike basket from The Basket Room

Not only are these bike baskets beautiful to look at but they are also beautiful where it counts....The Basket Room's unique Ghanaian bicycle baskets are designed in house and made by their partner weaving cooperative in Northern Ghana.  Made from natural materials and finished with leather straps, these beautiful and colourful bike baskets are ideal for Summer rides, small shopping trips, a cycle around town, study books and picnics!

My favorite is the green Awia basket above....

Our partner weaving cooperatives have always been a strong hold of women, but in Ghana men also weave. Here are a group of talented weavers who make our bike baskets!

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In the shade.... - Interior Design 2016

I can't help but pick up a new pair of sunglasses (or two) every summer! Today I have rounded up some classics along with my favorite sunny trends! (including the round, colored and mirrored frames)

1//2//3//4//5//6//7//8//

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Give Away Winner - Interior Design 2016

Bohemia Wool Pots from Morocco

Thank you to all who entered the giveaway! What a lot of entries between here and Instagram!

I am happy to announce the winner is.... Robyn Leech...

please get in touch Robyn by emailing me at moontomoon@live.co.uk

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Summer Lovin...... - Interior Design 2016

NO WORDS NECESSARY! Happy Summer......

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Shelter Loves.... - Interior Design 2016

Hip Hooray for Friday! (wink wink). I'm looking forward to a carefree weekend. I don't have much for plans. I will be working in my yard planting flowers + veggies and kicking back at the beach! I could also stand to fold (never ending) a little laundry and squeeze in a workout or two but besides that I am looking forward to some needed down time. I had a productive week and my new assistant started..so that is exciting!! Welcome Lindsey; thrilled to have you on board!! Here's my love list for this week:

1. 'Tis the season for having guests. I love creating a welcoming bedside table for myself and others. This lamp and table are beautiful together.
2. I won't share the exact one (out of privacy) but I selected a Linda Colletta piece last week for one of my clients!! I am LOVING her work!!!
3. #truth...life is a work in progress...
4. How cute is Joni Mitchell? Stay tuned for a movie about her life.
5. I love this entire look and may need to wear it this weekend or for work next week. I own a denim shirt and tulle skirt. Her hair is gorgeous btw!!
6.  I mentioned I need to plant some flowers. Pink Astilbe are on my shopping list.
7.  I want three of these in various colors from J. Crew. I would layer them over everything!!

Have a wonderful weekend!! xo

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Shelter Loves.... - Interior Design 2016

Hip Hooray for Friday! (wink wink). I'm looking forward to a carefree weekend. I don't have much for plans. I will be working in my yard planting flowers + veggies and kicking back at the beach! I could also stand to fold (never ending) a little laundry and squeeze in a workout or two but besides that I am looking forward to a some needed down time. I had a productive week and my new assistant starte..So that is exciting!! Welcome Lindsey, thrilled to have you on board. Here's my love list for this week:

1. 'Tis the season for having guests. I love creating a welcoming bedside table for myself and others. This lamp and table are beautiful together.
2. I won't share the exact one (out of privacy) but I selected a Linda Colletta piece last week for one of my clients!! I am LOVING her work!!!
3. #truth...life is a work in progress...
4. How cute is Joni Mitchell? Stay tuned for a movie about her life.
5. I love this entire look and may need to wear it this weekend or for work next week. I own a denim shirt and tulle skirt. Her hair is gorgeous btw!!
6.  I mentioned I need to plant some flowers. Pink Astilbe are on my shopping list.
7.  I want three of these in various colors from J. Crew. I would layer them over everything!!

Have a wonderful weekend!! xo

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Shelter Loves.... - Interior Design 2016

Hip Hooray for Friday! (wink wink). I'm looking forward to a carefree weekend. I don't have much for plans. I will be working in my yard planting flowers + veggies and kicking back at the beach! I could also stand to fold (never ending) a little laundry and squeeze in a workout or two but besides that I am looking forward to a some needed down time. I had a productive week and my new assistant starte..So that is exciting!! Welcome Lindsey, thrilled to have you on board. Here's my love list for this week:

1. 'Tis the season for having guests. I love creating a welcoming bedside table for myself and others. This lamp and table are beautiful together.
2. I won't share the exact one (out of privacy) but I selected a Linda Colletta piece last week for one of my clients!! I am LOVING her work!!!
3. #truth...life is a work in progress...
4. How cute is Joni Mitchell? Stay tuned for a movie about her life.
5. I love this entire look and may need to wear it this weekend or for work next week. I own a denim shirt and tulle skirt. Her hair is gorgeous btw!!
6.  I mentioned I need to plant some flowers. Pink Astilbe are on my shopping list.
7.  I want three of these in various colors from J. Crew. I would layer them over everything!!

Have a wonderful weekend!! xo

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Love the look - seeing stripes.... - Interior Design 2016

Stripes never really go out of style...maybe that's why I own so many striped shirts! My love for stripes runs deep..Today I am sharing some of my favorites..

It feels like it should be Friday?? No??  #bringonthebreton 



J.Crew is hosting 40% off on so many styles! Shopbop is having an extra 25% off their sale items!!

tie tank//Clare V. clutch//pillow//crew cuts//Tunic//sweater//throw//beach towel//glasses//espadrilles

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The Home of Jessica and Ryan - Interior Design 2016

Earthy Ceramic collection including Eye pottery by Martina Thornhill

Wooden utensils and Triangle Mirror

I really love the relaxed vibe of this home Ipswich, MA that I found on Apartment therapy via Pinterest.  Although beautifully styled, what i love about it is that the wooden furniture is 'normal'. In normal I mean isn't necessarily the most stylish or modern, it is the kind of stuff that you can get cheaply from a thrift store/ charity shop and as Jessica and Ryan prove, it can look really great!

The neutral toned ceramics, house plants in baskets and enviable wooden utensil collections also work very well with the chilled natural theme.

Plus Jessica and Ryan, pictured below, look like a fun couple to chill out with ....

See more of their home and their interview over at Apartment Therapy

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