Friends of mine own a great little tugboat on Lake Champlain. They took me out a couple of weekends ago for cocktails, dinner and a swim on a hot evening. That was enough to send me down the internet rabbit hole, looking for boating-themed art and objects for a couple of hours. Here are some of my very favorite finds, ranging from home decor to wooden toys:
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I always look forward to escaping the Missouri heat and humidity by heading back home to Vermont in the summer. There's nothing I'd rather do than tube down our clear (cold!) rivers, eat real maple creemies, and hike in the woods.
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I've never been a huge fan of watercolor. I associate it with mostly pastel colors, and — let's face it — a lot of cheesy beach scenes. That all changed after seeing this wallpaper by Black Crow Studios for the first time.
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The noise of fireworks might freak me out each & every year, but oh, I do love the sight. When the sky drips with gold, my heart flutters, and the world is a bit more magical. In keeping with my philosophy of Seasonal (Not Holiday) Decoration, I've rounded up my favorite works of art featuring fireworks.. More

Furnish Me Vintage is tucked out of sight on the second floor of an antique mall in St. Petersburg, Florida. What it lacks in curb presence is made up for in a well-curated selection; this place is a mid century enthusiast's dream. The large space (7,000 square feet) is filled with vintage finds, from all the big names like George Nelson, Paul McCobb, and Jens Risom. More

I already did one mood board last week, but I have tons of dream living rooms. If I had the time or the budget or the energy to decorate monthly, oh man would I ever. In reality I'm usually on my hands and knees at some strange basement estate sale looking for knick knacks someone stuffed behind their meat freezer. So this mythical universe (in which I get to fantasy shop at 1st Dibs!) is nothing short of miraculous.

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Making your house interesting and unique can sometimes feel like quite a chore. We stumbled upon a new source for original art that's a little off the wall — Beautiful Decay. Art to the rescue! More

I've lived in San Francisco long enough to know that we never get a proper summer, but I'm doing my best to root the season on by making corn-basil pizza, buying thrift store sundresses, and listening to the quintessentially summery (at least to me) Stevie Nicks. Not only does she possess a marvel of a voice and a look that's inspired countless works of art, Ms. Nicks is a talented painter to boot. I had no idea! More

Of Brooklyn's legions of young artists, many stand out. Dan Bina (pronounced bee-na) is one of them. If you follow his work, he really gets your eyes and brain moving. His work ranges from cool crisp geometric abstract painting to photorealist paintings and culturally laden collages. More

Specialty: Home store totally focused on fun and quirky items
Price Range: ($) Budget to ($$$) High-End

It's hard to classify Judy Maxwell Home. It's kind of a gift shop but it's also a house of curiosities. It's an art gallery where you can also pick up a lifesize talking Power Ranger. Oh, and you might run into owner Joan Cusack, too. More