Meet Mrs. Butler.

Midwest....meets Modern. A perfect example.

I received my copy of Amy Butler's Midwest Modern this weekend and now,
all I've got is a mean hankering to sew my brains out. The book is full of inspiring
photos that make Midwest living pretty darn appealing. Midwest Modern takes
a peek into Amy's own home and the lush, green hills rolling around it. Her
home is a single level, classic mid century modern smack dab in the middle
of Ohio, which was a completely unexpected surprise for me.

Somehow I pictured a cute shingled cottage of some kind, and instead it's got a
graceful flagstone entrance surrounded by exotic gardens, where she finds lots of
creative inspiration for her fabric design. People tell Amy, and her husband, talented
photographer/designer David, that their gardens look like 'Ireland meets India",
and they do. And their home captures Amy's vintage-modern aesthetic perfectly.

I love the pairing of the old porch swing (painted bright orange!)
and the modern lighting fixture. A fun and interesting contrast.

Midwest Modern also gives a glimpse into Amy's design studio which looks
like a little slice of heaven. I don't think I'd ever want to leave, and now it's
got me wondering - do I move the French farm table into my studio office?
It might look pretty good with the funky, modern Ikea Struvsta chair.

Amy's Midwest Modern is full of lifestyle projects, from pillows, to funky bright
aprons, bags and frocks, to the best looking pajama pants around - I'm thinking a
few pairs of these could be my new work-from-home uniform! This personal look
into Amy's life is the perfect escape from a big city day. The book spurs lots of
imaginative ideas, and offers insight into bringing the best of the Midwest home.