Maximo Riera's Animal Creations

I found these unbelievable furniture designs by Maximo Riera. They make me want to create an absurdly rich "zoo" study with deep colors of red, purple, orange, and gold. Hang some crazy, elaborate chandeliers above a zebra print rug. Start a roaring fire in the oversized fireplace and jump on my ladder to scan through the endless books on the oak stained, floor to ceiling book shelves that venture around the entire room. It's like the room I'd envision for the top Doctor Doolittle, Rex Harrison.
Check out these amazing pieces of art:

The Most Beautiful Chair

I'm going to hold my fingers back from the call of the keyboard and simply let the pictures of these gorgeous chairs take you away to a blissful retreat, perhaps with book and wine glass in hand...

Design by Kenneth Cobonpue

Pier One - Moroccan Lanterns

I have had my eye on these Moroccan Lanterns from Pier One for over six months now. I first spotted them when I was shopping for Christmas presents for friends. Every time I am in the store I find myself standing in front of them, desperately trying to think of a place in my home where they could be displayed in all of their glory. They are beautiful, I love the vibrant colors and can only imagine how gorgeous they must look when lit.

But alas, my color scheme at home is taupe, deep reds, greens, and browns. The patio! Sure, I can make them work in the back yard, how wonderfully whimsical they would be shining in the twilight as the BBQ coals burn out and our laughter and clinking wine glasses can be heard through the night air. O, frabjous evening! Callooh! Callay! Then my daydream is imploded by the football my two year old just threw glancing across my nose. Okay, well I can't put them on the table out back, but perhaps I can hang them from the covered patio. Then a gust of wind knocks over one of the very heavy patio chairs and again I sigh, defeated. Living in the middle of tornado alley greatly hinders any hanging outdoor decor. I'm lucky my hummingbird feeder is still in one piece.

So, I will continue to stare and try to think of a concrete reason, other than "but I want them", to purchase these lovely lanterns. I would also really appreciate any ideas or reasons you can give me.