wary meyers

my heroes:

linda and john meyers - decorative artists

I've always imagined paradise will be a kind of library - jorge luis borges

teaching six (yep, they added another course to my diabolical schedule) english classes keeps me busy with my reading. currently, I am teaching and reading one hundred years of solitude, the crucible, the great gatsby, narrative of the life of frederick douglass, the merchant of venice, and a midsummer night's dream. cripes.
since I somehow relate everything in my real life to my secret, fantasy decor life, I am wondering: how do you decorate with your books?

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trashionista

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the donut project

this is glamorous

casa sugar

ohdeedoh

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better homes & garden

schoolhouse rocks

Schoolhouse lights are a classic style that originated in the 1920's. It's known for clean lines and diffuse light, thanks to the distinctive full shade. I'm a big fan of any overhead lighting with a shade underneath. There is no point to having a beautiful shade around a pendant light, if you just have a bare bulb glaring in your face. I need to look good while standing at a kitchen island.

Schoolhouse Electric Company

This Old House

vintage modern haven

this awesome house

Believe it or not, This Old House magazine is the bomb. I'm totally getting a subscription. The style it features is not at all fuddy-duddy. Although, having a love of vintage homes and styles comes in handy. I'm an old house geek, so this mag is right up my alley. I'd weep with joy if Tom Silva showed up at my house. And I once saw Roger - the landscaping guy with the wicked Mass accent - at South Station....and waved like a stupid fan.



The mag is a great mix of remodels, fix-it tips and DIY projects. Like this great towel rack made with salvaged barn wood and vintage faucet taps.

designer crush

I'm obsessed with Jessica Helgerson lately. I posted about one of her houses here, but this one found through Design Sponge is even more gorgeous! Unbeknown to me, I've been admiring her work for a while - just didn't realize all these different houses were done by the same person.

Steal This Idea

I know, I already posted this room from Country Living already, but I just read the articles in this month's issue and discovered a cool idea.


The Asian figurines over the fireplace were found at a junk shop and spray painted red. A great idea if you like the lines and concept of a piece, but the coloring isn't your taste. Like a Foo dog, only less ubiquitous and over-done.