Colonel Mustard

Since I'm still swooning over the mustard color so prevalent in the photos from the Fly Girl post, I thought I'd indulge my craving by scouting out some current apparel choices in the same shade.

L: J.Crew. R: J.Crew.

L: ModCloth. R: Ettika.

L: BB Dakota. R: Forever21.

Matt & Nat

L: Charles by Charles David. R: Dirty Laundry.

Although I have already have a skirt in nearly this exact hue, I can't help but crave more of this rich yellow; it's warm tone is perfectly suited for fall, while it's cheerfulness makes it the perfect companion for any cold, grey day.

Fly Girl

The rich and saturated colors in these photos, from the model's gorgeous red hair to the warm mustard of the plane and the second blouse, make me swoon, and I decided they were the perfect way to cap off this series of aviation-themed posts.

Renee Brown- stylist

A Day of Sadness

My heart and prayers go out to the soldiers, families, and friends touched by the tragedy at Ft. Hood today.

via Delightful and Delovely

Ace Style

You don't need a pilot's license to sport the fashion of a flier-- it's easy to draw inspiration from the classic style choices attributed to the aviation field.

Yelena Yemchuk

Time-honored aviator sunglasses, cozy aviator hats, and aviation-inspired outerware, especially bomber jackets, offer up a major dose of ace style.

L: Silence & Noise- Urban Outfitters. R: Members Only- Urban Outfitters.

L: Delia's. R: Frenchi at Nordstrom.

I Fly Like Paper

I've talked about wanting to learn how to fly an airplane, but there's actually one type of plane I can already glide across the sky-- the kind with wings made of paper. While folding a paper plane takes some skill, sending a well-made one soaring across a room requires little or no training. The flights may not always be long nor the landings always pretty, but watching the thin paper momentarily suspended in air always seems just a bit magical.

cr photography

Mad Cat Press

diffractionFIBER

bespoke uprising

theMix

"Fly Over" Oil on Canvas by Joe Concra- Donzella Ltd via 1stdibs

Taking Flight

A number of years ago, E spotted a chrome model airplane he liked and wanted for our home, but we didn't leave the store with it that day. The next time we returned, I saw the disappointment on E's face as he realized the airplane was gone. He searched for one online to no avail and before long the plane went unmentioned.

Nate Berkus

Months later and a few weeks before Christmas, in a moment of good fortune, I happened upon the silver airplane E had desired; that time, I made sure it left the store in my hands.

Nate Berkus

I am terrible with surprises, and although I desperately wanted to give it to E the moment I got home, I did manage to hold off until Christmas; E's excitement and disbelief when he realized what he was holding made it worth keeping the secret those few weeks.

Castleberry Antiques

While one airplane in a home may be enough, I can't help but covet some of these representations, models, and items made from parts of airplanes.

Installations Antiques

voila! via 1st Dibs

The airplane windows above have been converted into lights, as has the nose of an airplane, as seen in the pendant below left.

L: Ma(i)sonry via 1st Dibs. R: Nicholas Brawer via 1st Dibs.

Now Boarding

I am completely taken with these vintage airplane boarding passes and luggage tags found at Great Scott Vintage. I love the colors, the fonts, and that they appear to be interesting and unique reminders of the companies they represented, indications of a different era in passenger flight and a stark contrast to the often bland bar-coded or print-at-home boarding passes of today.

Here, here, and here.

Fly Me to the Moon

My blogging break has been longer than I intended, although it's gone so quickly! I can't say that things have slowed down for me, nor does it feel like I actually did much "catching up," but I've missed being here and am excited to be back.

I've mentioned before my desire to learn how to fly, so it might not be too surprising that I am excited to see the movie Amelia once it hits theaters this weekend. With flight on my mind, I will be taking a look at planes over the coming days, and because it's Wednesday, I'm starting with these gorgeous wedding-related airfield photos.

Jen & Brett- Hazelnut Photography

Jessica Johnston Photography

Christie- Hazelnut Photography

Christie- Hazelnut Photography

Christie- Hazelnut Photography

Guest Post on Ill Seen, Ill Said {Where We Blog From}

I can't say I am going to be fully back to blogging this week as my mom is coming in town, and I know we will be busy, but I wanted to pop in today to let you know that I'm sharing a glimpse at the space from where I blog over on Ill Seen, Ill Said today, as part of Jane's "Where We Blog From" series.

I was extremely flattered when Jane asked me to take part in her series, not only because I adore her blog, but because I loved the idea of the series. I always enjoy getting a glimpse at the "person behind the blog," and I thought it would be interesting to see the variety of places from where people chose to blog, as well as to read what they had to say about their spaces. The series certainly has not disappointed, and if you haven't been following it, you should take a look at the spaces the other bloggers have shared.

Also, if you don't read Ill Seen, Ill Said already, be sure to spend some time perusing the archives of this blog since it's one that stands out from the crowd. Whether Jane is sharing favorite poems, books, writers, photography, interiors or fashion, her taste and selections are always impeccable, and the openness and honesty with which she writes are what immediately endeared her to me.

Laurie Frankel Photography

Genevieve Wiseman via Desire to Inspire

Melanie Acevedo

Melanie Acevedo

Emma D'Inverno via Desire to Inspire

via Pink Wallpaper

Luis Albuquerque Photography

Lesley Dilcock via Desire to Inspire

Gary Spain Design

Time to Reflect

Holiday-shortened weeks always throw me, but I am having a hard time believing it is already Friday again; it certainly doesn't feel like a week since my last post! While it has been a short week, lately, it seems like a lot of my weeks pass like this-- I blink, and they're gone.

I feel like I hardly have time to catch my breath these days, and so I've decided a short blogging break is in order. It's nothing long term; I'll only be gone for a week, maybe two, but I'm hoping a declared mini-break from the blog will give me time to reflect, recharge, and catch up on everything else going on in my life without feeling bad for neglecting things here.

If your weeks are going anything like mine, I will be back before you even know I was gone! Until then... xoxo

Coliena Rentmeester

Chloe Mallett

Anna Wolf

Coliena Rentmeester

Lara Hutton

Thayer Photo

Greg Sorensen

Jonty Davies

Chloe Mallett