{Pottery Barn summer 2010 collection}

The summer collections are coming out thick and fast and I'm having a hard time not getting excited about every-single-one of them! Pottery Barn's spring collection (post here) was a hit and their high summer collection is just as strong. There's hurricane lamps aplenty and here are my favourites, all of which are perfect for adding a little seaside romantic charm to your patio or balcony. My top tip for decorating with lamps like these is to mix up different styles, colours and sizes, this way you'll end up with an eclectic and relaxed style.

Images: Pottery Barn

I don't you about you, but that first image has me itching to book a vacation...who's with me?!

{Blog love: The City Sage}

If you receive the Bright.Bazaar newsletter, then you will know that I'm loving The City Sage blog, so much so in fact, that I wanted to share more of this inspiring blog with you guys. From interiors to fashion, to baking and beyond, each post is lovingly crafted and allows for endless inspiration.

I love the photography at work here; the soft glow of the sunshine through the window is stunning. The bath reminds me of this one from the set of It's Complicated, and let's face it stand alone baths just ooze opulence.

This has a certain farmhouse charm to it, which is a style I always feel drawn to as the weather starts to get warmer. Want to get a similar look? Check out the latest collection from Pottery Barn, which includes these vintage chic table linens.

How could I not include this brightly coloured staircase?! Not only is it in on-trend spring brights, but it reminded me of the staircase in my blog header! If you're loving the trend for spring brights, check out my round up of all things bright. Or, if you want to get shopping straight away, then I'd suggest checking out Zara Home and Habitat for affordable and colourful buys.

Turquoise is starting to pop up all over the place in home interiors, and I'm surprising myself as I like the colour more and more. You can see from turquoise home pieces in this round up by the NY Times. What do you think of it? Turquoise or not, I'd love that typewriter!

Images (top to bottom): Bath and staircase - Canadian House and Home; Farmhouse table - Mary Gilliatt; Turquoise - see credits here; Tabletop - Tim Halberg

Further testament to Anne's great eye for design is this brilliant DIY table cloth that she featured on her blog recently. Anne posted it for Valentines day, but I think the bright orange is perfect for the coming season. Also, just how lovely is the styling?! We've got Kelly Oshiro to thank for that!

{A farmhouse interior}

Yesterday's post about the kitchen from It's Complicated got me thinking about the places I could visit to get this look. The film was shot in America and is based in Santa Barbara, sunny California, so I took to US shores (well, virtually anyway) and after a click or two found Pottery Barn. Now Pottery Barn isn't my favourite interiors store and I'm not normally a fan over their whole collections or their 'looks' each season. However, their latest spring/summer collection called Farmhouse Style is simply lovely, and very fitting for the look of Meryl's fictional home in her latest film. I enjoy being surprised, and the style team over at Pottery Barn have done just that. The lookbook also has some really accessible and achievable tips for getting the look in your own home, but before heading over to the site, check out these stunning visuals...

Images: Pottery Barn