Black & White Cuteness!!

Since the birth of our baby girl, Lilly, we have been the lucky recipients of the most adorable baby clothes!! Needless to say, the majority is one shade or another of PINK! A few very generous gift cards were received as well, two were to Baby Gap, bringing me to the Baby Gap website... these few pieces caught my eye! So cute! 

Miniature makes everything cute, don't you agree?

... and I read somewhere in the Fashion Pages (don't ask me where) that a Pink Winter Coat is a must for everyone this season...? Well, I found this one, super cute but we're not quite there yet, as it's only been a month since Lilly was born.

Natasha

Images via J.Crew Baby & Baby Gap

Oscar Party!

Any Oscar Parties going on out there?? LOVE watching the Red Carpet, don't you?

Party Time :)

Natasha

Image via

New on Virtual Newsstand... Vol.I

It's here.... The first of the new 2013 e-mags!

While I am not a jewelry girl by any means, I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Jennifer Fisher, this months matchbook cover-girl! Let me correct that statement... I do not wear a lot of jewelry, but I am fascinated by the workmanship of jewelry, the stones and the history, so in a way I am into beautiful jewels!

I am, however, totally into the hip vibe from her office and showroom in SoHo, here's to wishing I had know about it this past summer, so that I could have visited while walking the streets of NYC :)

Nothing like a little pretty vignette to set the tone.

Check out the new matchbook, and if you have a little extra time, Jennifer Fisher has a website, a FB page & additional super cool inspirational images can be found on Jennifer's Instagram page...

It's a beautiful day here... Hope you are enjoying yours :)

Natasha

All images via matchbook

Heavy Metal!

Interesting shapes and textures in these three images, all tied together by their origin - Morocco - and by color - silver & black. I found them over on the brand new Lonny website, their new image library is even better now :) Check it out!

Natasha

Images via Lonny

Dark Mood!

For no particular reason I am feeling the mood of these dark and moody bedrooms! 
They are the total opposite of my own bedroom, however, I am finding all three to be the coolest thing around town today :)

This last one is - in my eye - the most feminine of all three, perhaps the orchid on the bed side table contributes to that? Actually, by looking closer, all three images have flowers, hmmmm... Must be the powder colored panels hanging from the canopy then.

Would you go this dark? Or do you like a lighter and brighter bedroom?? I think it's a super cool thing to do, but probably would not work as well as intended in a tropical environment.

Always look at the bright side ;)

Natasha

All images via Pinterest

Happy Birthday!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 

to my sister, Michaela!! Hope you had a fun day :)
Enjoy your vacation on Mallorca, Spain, totally wanting to be there too!

Natasha

Image via Pinterest (didn't take down the link, sorry)

A quiet start!

So... it's February already, where does time go??

Figured I would start the month off with a very calming image... to me at least :)

I am loving all the black ceramics, all the different shapes, and the matte black console table! Punches of pink, well, that's right up my alley! With a white backdrop and lots of natural light, this dutch home is super interesting!!

Check it out here and there are even more images here, but don't forget to come back and let me know what you think!?

Natasha

Image via Blackbird

Fall Splendor!

These two images have been shot by Anna Malin of Helt Enkelt. I am so inspired by the sharp contrast of color, the all natural elements in the images and the simple aesthetics...

Time and time again I am reminded, we need only look to nature for incredible color, pattern and texture! The delicate, yet vibrant fall branch is so beautifully captured by Anna! Super color combo, don't you think? I like how the yellow has been picked up in the pillow in the background, as well as the black of the table top, in the iron candle holder on the floor...

Enjoy the last days of fall, winter will be here before we know it!

Natasha

Images by Anna Malin for Helt Enkelt

Black with a touch of Pink

                                   

I am kinda liking this patten leather skirt! Love the style of the skirt, the "not too strappy" heels and the touch of pink to soften up all the black... 

... and how about an interior interpretation of that outfit? How did I do??

I think those glossy, faceted black subway tiles are totally cool.... however, you might be cleaning forever, as every single little drop of water would show, and that would drive me crazy!

Perhaps in a powder room? Too much?

What do you think?

Natasha

Image #1 via Mood board, Image #2 via Mixr                                                                                                        

Seeing Stars

As it gets colder here in Scandinavia, the scarves are taking over the fashion scene! There are so many super cool ones, many costing a small fortune, even some that were triple my mortgage!!! I am totally NOT kidding...
But in all "fairness" (?) they were made of exquisite materials, the colors were yummy and... I could go on, but what's the point?

These two, with their sparkly stars are just the tip of the iceberg. In fact, I came across the brand StyleSnob, when I picked up a small leather clutch / wallet type thing, and looked up their website. Their prices are moderate, and the items I looked at were cool!  :)

As I mentioned in a previous post, the Danish Fashion scene boasts lots of black, leather and fur.... I love this glittery Lucia Necklace with the leather tassel. It would look equally cool over a dress, as it would over a tee!

How about dressing up today?
Natasha

All images via StyleSnob

Spending time...

 

The exciting thing that happened today, you ask?

Well, for the first time in a week we were able to have one of our meals outside!!!

This is a huge deal, since the weather has not exactly been cooperating while we have been vacationing.... Sooo, we were spending time around the new outdoor dining area ;)  There were new chairs, like the ones above, they looked really GREAT, and were super comfy!

Spent the day with Mr. Wonderful at my sisters house, visiting with the clan; Hi All! Thank you for a wonderful meal and a fun time!!

Hope your weekend was fun and interesting!?

Natasha

Image via House & Home

It's the Weekend...

... and I am starting the weekend early! YEAH!!!
Any plans? I will be hitting the beach on Sunday for sure....
Take care everyone, have fun!

Natasha

Image via Line Thit Klein

Red, White..... and Black

Just received my Harper's Bazaar in the mail last night, and I just LOVE the cover, so I figured I would share...

I know, it's kind of random, but with those sequin studded lips, I figured I could sneak this in under "holiday sparkle"....yes?

... oh, and if you get past the cover, there are some beautiful images of Katy Perry, aka the new Mrs. Brand.

If you must wear leather ladies, this is how to wear leather and not look cheap!! What is your take on these fashion photos of Katy Perry? I think she looks STUNNING!    

This one is for the fashion file.

Natasha

Image #1 here, Image #2 & #3 via Harper's Bazaar

Sequin, Skulls & Coral...

I just could not resist this header, nor the images!

While skulls are totally not my thing, I just LOVE how this has been put together!!!

(Horace Skull Scarf, Miu Miu Cluthc and Kiko Orange Nail polish)

VERY cool fashion blog, totally new to me, but obviously I am a little late ;), as there are over 6000 (!) followers! Meet Chiara Ferragni and check out the entire outfit here....

Where's the party?

Natasha

Images via The Blond Salad

I found it...

I have been reading this fun blog from Sweden for about a year now, and every so often an image of H of P's home show up, and every time I see this Butterfly print, I try to find out where it's from... well, I found it!! YEAH!



I just adore how simple and clean this image looks. The black frame grounds the almost all white image, and just punches up the black outline of the butterfly.



I was finally able to, via 117 different blogs, and completely by chance, find the website that sells this print, so if anyone else out there is interested check out Rockett St. George.

I can't wait to my butterfly arrives!

Natasha

Image #1 here, Image #2 & #3 here

A Quiet Moment

Today, was a day of reflecting, on a big decision made yesterday...
... only after looking at this image now, am I noticing the curled up kitty, sweet......

Natasha

Image here

Finials

Gives new meaning to horsing around, no?.............

Natasha

Image #1 via Flourish Design & Style, Image #2 Via Lilienhoff

Butterflies

Time flies when you are having fun....

I have not had a second to spare in the last couple of weeks, hence my absence!

This being my first "day back", I have just spent a couple of hours traveling the many blogs and sites I have been missing. Visiting Moth Design, I found this link, and I am now dreaming of one of these fantastic installations.... Such beautiful work!



It's great to be back!

Natasha

Image #1 via Moth Design, Image #2 via Happiness Is

White done right!

OK, so I don't even know where to start.

As you may know by viewing older posts that I have done, I do like the crisp combination of black and white. I prefer an all white room, with black accents, and I must admit, I love everything about this particular room.

EVERYTHING!

Light is such an important factor, and here there is so much of it. The black furniture grounds the room perfectly, love that it's glossy, so to reflect the light and not appear heavy!

White (denim ?) slip covered cushions, the zebra upholstered ottoman, ads a bit of flair and extra seating. Great size for the artwork, very simple and clean.... great pops of color, moving the eye from the flowers, to the books back to the blanket.

Now, can we discuss the Hermes blankets?

The first initial of my last name is H, that should entitle me to one blanket! The first initial of my married last name is H, that takes care of the second blanket!!!

I have long had my eye on the Avalon blanket from Hermes, but I am in no position to be spending that kind of money, however - perhaps - one day I will be the happy owner of one of these fabulous blankets...but until then, I will continue to spot them a mile away!!!
(Never mind that 11 months of the year it's so hot here in Florida, that this blanket would just be eye candy... does that really matter?)

Natasha

Image here

Turquoise & ...

This little tray is so beautifully edited, I just love the double yellow parrot tulips, and how that turquoise bracelet just pops! Great styling - as always - from the Lonny team!

What a cheerful bedroom, I just love the colors! .....see the turquoise beads?
All the strong colors are so beautifully balanced by the black lacquer shade.

Natasha

Image #1 & #2 via Lonny