Inspiration from Castle: Richard Castle's Office

My obsession with the TV show Castle continues.

It's just so good. Seriously.

Of course Richard Castle has an awesome New York apartment.

He is a rich, successful mystery writer, after all.

My favourite room is his office; not least because of these super epic bookcase walls...

...complete with typewriter, & lots & lots of books.

Books, books, books.

The view from the desk.

Castle's office leads into his bedroom with more bookshelves, which is awesome. 

More books, & a little Hamlet moment.

And of course; SWORDS.

Castle's office is amazing.

Can I move in here & write?

Castle's Office pictures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12

Inspiration at Anthropologie

If you're looking for a little fresh creative inspiration, you could do worse then to spend some time wandering in Anthropologie.

It's not just the actual stuff that's cool; they are really creative in how they decorate their stores.

It's fun to wander a bit & see what's new.

Jenny & Mom & I were downtown last night & popped in to have a look.

As Jenny says, Anthropologie makes you want to go home & light a scented candle.

I just snapped these pictures with my iPhone; & came home feeling a bit more inspired.

Inspiration from: Downton Abbey

Are you starting to get excited for the fourth series of Downton Abbey?

Or are you still kind of holding a grudge against Julian Fellowes for the horrific ending of last season?

If you live in England (or cheated & found a way to watch it ahead from the States) then you already know that series four is pretty epic.

(Here's the trailer, if you haven't seen it yet.)

Series four comes out in a few months in the States.

So let's take a few moments & remember how much we love Downton Abbey.

Upstairs

The library at Downton. Just look at this place.

The flowers & pastel colours.

The dress, the pale blue walls, the dressing table. Not too shabby.

Downstairs

Daisy may be at the bottom of the Downton Abbey heirarchy, but that pink & white dress is still pretty great.

The clothes

The drama

Emotional trauma at the hands of Julian Fellowes.

Did you know that the story of Mr. Pamuk was based on a true story?

The Dowager Countess

Bringing much needed moments of levity.

Oh, the Downton drama! Coming soon.

(In the meantime, 2 Books for Downton Abbey Fans

& Drinking Tea on Downton Abbey)

Downton Abbey pictures 1, 2, 3, Upstairs: 4, 5, 6, 7 Downstairs: 8, 9, 10, 11

The clothes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6  The drama: 1, 2, 3, 4  The Dowager Countess: 1, 2

Inspiration from: Romeo + Juliet

Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet is Shakespeare in the 90s.

This is Shakespeare with guns & gangs & hawaiian shirts.

But don't worry, there are still balconies & knights in shining armor.

Baz Luhrmann films are usually kind of a spectacle, & Romeo + Juliet is no exception.

I love the candles, & the angels everywhere...

I love the music & the colours.

I don't love it when Claire Danes cries, because it reminds me of Beth in Little Women.

Seriously.  Don't cry, Beth!

And also, don't die.

I realize resetting Romeo + Juliet in 1996 California was kind of a love/hate thing.

But whatever you think of Baz Luhrmann's style, you have to admit he goes all out...

...which is kind of fitting for the most tragic of all love stories.

Romeo + Juliet pictures: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, & 13.