Gorgeous wall art inspired by the natural world in brushed steel from Artful Home.

I mentioned last week that my latest fascination is interior design.  This might actually be a good thing, since I actually have to stop and think before purchasing a piece of furniture about whether it would fit into my space, whereas periods of shoe obsession, not requiring that period of reflection, can turn into a fiscal bloodbath. As you may have guessed from my past posts, I’m just the tiniest bit obsessed with biology, zoology, and the natural world in general, and my obsession extends to my taste in interior design. My ideal space would have some warmth, some color, simple lines with a bit of an Asian influence, and a big splash of  the organic in the form of nature photography, driftwood tables, you name it.

Luckily, these days the marketplace (and the internet) are full of decor inspired by the natural world.  After the jump, a collection of my favorites.

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Swirl Barware from CB2!

Let’s hear it for summer weather!  It may not be summer just yet by official standards, but the summer weather has definitely started to put in regular appearances, and a tall cool drink on a rooftop bar or on a sunny balcony is starting to sound better and better.  I’m a sucker for summer parties — I’m seeing guacamole and Alton Brown’s corn dog recipe for this year.  While, okay, I don’t need new glassware to have my summer party, and probably plastic cups would be fine and less hassle, I’m loving all the colorful, festive glassware out there that’s just perfect for a tall iced tea or a cool mojito.  Here are a few of my favorites.

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