Posters are one of my favorite kinds of art. They never take themselves too seriously, and always add a bit of play to wherever they end up. The price point is usually great, too...easily under $50. Grab one for a good price, head to Target or your fave thrift store for a simple frame, and there ya have it. As a mom of two boys who are outgrowing all things cutsie, I'm loving the idea of adding fun music/art posters to their room. The posters above are from HERO, a design studio base in New York. Great, right?!

Does the inspiration from Design*Sponge ever end?! I certainly hope not. A recent post introducing these unbelievable prints was spotted recently. Photographs take from waaayyyyyy up high, capturing patterns and colors from landscapes in Texas, Wyoming, California, and Utah. Brent Yaggi and Sarah Hicks fly 2,000 feet up to shoot these graphic images from their Nikon lenses. Well. Done. 

{Patterns From Above}

For your Monday...Klara Persson.

Ending the week with a rockin accessory alert. I noticed these chains over at SHOPBOP...along with a gazillion other things...and thought I'd give you a heads up on the cuteness. My tee shirt and jeans won't know what hit em.

                            Lovely work...and words...by Oh My Deer Handmades. 

So who else out there has the decluttering, organizing, cleaning bug right about this time every year? I have some biiiiiigggg aspirations of gathering up cubes, bins, shelves, and drawers so that all of my jazzy treasures will have better homes. Special things shouldn't be under beds and stuffed in closets...honestly. SO, I'll be framing photos, clearing spaces, and making my house a little more homey. Good idea, right?!

{photos via bright bazaar/elle decor/anne sage}

Sending along many thanks to everyone that has helped my little blog grow, and supported me every step of the way. I've had so much fun sharing a bit of my life with you during the past year, and I can't wait to see what the next 365ish days will bring. CHEERS to 2012! Much love, Courtney

{Confetti System}

Wishing everyone the happiest of holidays! 

{Shawn Nielsen}

           

The PERFECT thing to remember today while I finish up shopping...

{pinterest}

       

Four days til Christmas Eve, friends! I feel like I need to put black under my eyes and suit up for the days ahead. I won't list everything on my list of things to do...there's lots...but I will share ONE thing. I've gotta get my dining room table all spiffied up for Christmas Eve dinner. The tablescapes above are serving as some serious inspiration. Lovely. My little table is not looking so festive, and she's a bit sad about it, so today's the day to dress her up. Wish me luck!

...go, go, away. The upside? I'm headed out to shop for a bit this morning with one of my besties. Ahhhhhhh, retail therapy.

{Kate Spade}

Let them eat cake.

{Paul Ferney}