The West.

In Chinese Buddhism, the West represents movement toward enlightenment.

The Celts believed that beyond the Western Sea, off the edges of all maps, lay the Afterlife.

I believe that the sun rises in the East and sets, with my heart, at West Elm.

My boyfriend and I moved from Tampa, Florida to San Francisco with just a trailor full of clothes and a Tempur-Pedic matress. We made a fresh start, with fresh furniture and fresh ideals.

A while ago we stayed in a vacation home with a gorgeous silver drum side table, and for me, it was love at first sight. Although, in my heart, the drum was white ceramic with a single cut-out flower detail in the center. I have searched ebay and catalogues for over a year, and yesterday I finally found what I have been longing for. (I realise there is no flower, but this is beautiful.)

Let me introduce you to 'bubbles'.

Gorgeous?  I think so.


I have dinosaurs on my pillows, this is by choice! I cherish the child-like feel of animated dinosaurs, although this is not the Zen for everyone, it is the Zen for me and I smile each time I go to bed. I have 'playful' covered, but now I need a little 'peaceful'. A hanging air-plant you say? Don't mind if I do, or x2.

I also love these, not so much for bathroom storage, but close your eyes and imagine plants growing inside of these.  Little terrariums...growth on top of growth, on top of growth.  WINNING!

I hope the sun shines on you through your weekend, and remember to keep moving West toward enlightenment.

Namaste,
Jacqui.


To view the entire West Elm catalogue, click here

To view my dinosaur pillowcases, click here