Favorite Spaces :: 1.11

Je te présente, the very green (literally and figuratively) offices of Buck O'Neill Builders, located in San Francisco, designed by the very talented jones | haydu architecture firm. I find that the older I get, the more drawn I am to modern design and architecture, and this office space totally takes the cake. 

 

The space's palette consists of salvaged wood, stainless steel, glass, white concrete, and white walls, contributing to an airy space. A living wall of mixed plants serves a dual purpose by also serving as an air filtration system - one of the coolest ideas I've ever seen.

The focal point of the office, the living plant wall art, is affixed to a perforated stainless screen that is connected to a fan. Air is drawn through the plants, providing natural, energy-free filtration, and then recycled back into the space. The office space is on track to achieve a LEED Gold rating. Bravo, Buck O'Neill!

I love everything here except the bathroom. It looks like either pennies or wine corks glued to the wall. 

Ya know?

xoxo
Chels

Monday Morning Motivation

That Judy had some sense about her. True words!

xoxo

Chels

MIA

Yup, I am missing in action. (I'm actually at work through the rest of the week, but don't tell anybody.)

I had every intention to get my blogs done for this week... buuuut it just didn't happen. And still isn't happening. So I'll be back next week with regularly-scheduled content ;)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

xoxo
Chels

P.S. - Santa was extra nice this year and brought me my first ever iPhone... So you can now follow me on instagram! @misschelseaelyse

Favorite Spaces :: 12.21

I am in love with this house. I'd totally live here. The clean lines plus the rustic materials plus the GORGEOUS landscape paired with huge windows equals heaven in my book. Wouldn't it be lovely decorated for the holidays, with a 10 foot tree in the living room?

Brought to you by CWB Architects.

xoxo

Chels

P.S. - Happy TheWorldDidn'tEnd Day! ;)

Trend Report :: Fair Isle

Fair Isle was around as a 2011 trend, but stuck around in 2012 too (and for good reason)! Any trend that allows oversized, baggy sweaters is okay in my book. It makes me think of curling up to a fireplace in a cabin in the Rockies after a long day on the slopes.. although, more realistically, I'd probably wear it with boots and leggings (duh) out running errands.

Since this is a pattern that is typically winter-only (unless you really like breaking the rules), I wouldn't suggest spending major bucks on a Fair Isle article of clothing. Most of the pieces below are closet-worthy without breaking the bank!

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The countdown continues.. 4 days until Christmas!!

xoxo

Chels

W2WW :: Wear to Work Wednesday

Sweater / Sheinside / $27

Skirt / Dorothy Perkins / $32

Boots / Tory Burch / $495

Ring / Stella & Dot / $35

Necklace / Jonnybella / $50

Who's got two thumbs and doesn't care that it's 70 degrees outside and wore her long winter coat complete with fur collar today anyways? THIS GIRL! True story. 

Come on Santa, all I want for Christmas is a little snow. Heck, at this point I'd be okay with any weather below 50 degrees. Come on! Global warming, you suck. 

xoxo

Chels

Monday Morning Motivation