Staying Neutral

A little while back a posted an image of a neutral Suzani bead spread, and I am now following that up with a few really cool images of a small bedroom, Enjoy!

Isn't this pretty?? Love all the white on white, and then the texture from the basket is picked up in the pillows, as well as in the beautiful Suzani.

Now, admittedly, the purple / lavender throw is not a color I would have even thought to use here, but it really does work, don't you think? Perhaps the Suzani has a hint of that color woven in, it's hard to tell.....

Notice the wood sculptures... perhaps a nod to Vincent Wolf?




















 

Pretty perfect in my eyes!

Have a beautiful day!

Natasha

Images via Shelter

Twins

The Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Denmark
are expecting twins in January!

Congratulations!! 

HKH Mary looks fresh and beautiful on her first official job, after the big announcement. The tiniest of baby bumps just beginning to show.

Starting the day with happy news, is always good!

Natasha

Images via msndk

Neutral kind of day

If you are a regular reader of Northern Light, you would know I like white interiors, with black, and often also a pop of color.... I have assembled a few beautiful images in neutral tones, non of them have any real relation to each other, I just felt they went well together for this post!






















What caught my eye in this first image, besides the pretty wall color, was the Suzani. I think it might just be the only image I have seen of a neutral Suzani, and I really like it!! Very tasteful, and a wonderful way to infuse a bedroom with texture and interest. 

You have probably seen this image before, I am sure, but I think it is the cutest little nook! The round porthole window is so pretty... The bench cushion, the blanket, even a pair of binoculars for birdwatching, could you not spend a good long afternoon there?

... So serene ...

I have spent sometime studying this very clean image, and I think nothing has been left to chance. Of course you have to start with good bones (the floor and the vaulted cove), then echo the arch with the demi lune old wooden table, and the round base of the lamp. Continue the natural theme with the linen shade, the carved woodwork to the right and the olive branch in the glass cylinder...

Heather, Habitually Chic, posted on a few new books coming out for release this fall, and I am looking forward to this one, but I am sure I will have to save up for a few more....

What is your take on the neutral Suzani? And do you think that hallway just happened to work out so great?

Natasha

Image #1 House Beautiful, Image #2 & #3 Hjemmets Gleder, Image #4 HC

House Love

Look what I found!

I finally had some time to read a few of my favorite interior design magazines on-line this evening, and just could not wait to share this beautiful store and home with you!

Love the brown stripe awning, logo etc, very warm and chic!!

Designer and owner Christine Callsen.

Interior shot(s) from the showroom floor.

And now...... a sneak peak inside the home Christine shares with her husband and business partner Thomas Schei.

It is easy to see that Christine has a great eye for proportion, and the color choices are kept very monochromatic, but not at all sterile! Great texture and fantastic light.

How cool is that trunk??

The generous size of the lacquer coffee table, gives enough room to display several stacks of books without looking cramped and cluttered.

The inspiration for the bedroom came from the world of fancy hotels..... want to check in?

What a pretty little, feminine nook.... would love to start my morning ritual here!!

OK, so what do you think? I think this is my new House Love!

I am ready to check in, spend the weekend on the terrace, sleep in a beautiful suite, and shop in one of the chicest interior show rooms around. Want to join me?

I'll be visiting Christine Callsen Interieur on my next trip back home for sure!!!

Natasha

Image # 1, 2, 3 & 4 CC-Interieur

Image # 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 Bo Bedre

Fashion

...so, this will be my only post on the new
Sex and The City 2 movie! I promise!!

(Check out that fabulous Moroccan wedding blanket the girls are sitting on! I know where you can pick one up....)

I am going with the girls to watch the premier tomorrow evening, and I am looking forward to a show of outrageous fashion..... however, looks like some of the fashion has been toned down a little, and I really like what I am seeing! Right on trend with the fall fashion here in the states....












I just love this look for Carrie, so cool and sophisticated!
Perhaps she has grown up.... we'll see.

Hope you have fun at the movies this weekend!

Natasha

Images via InStyle
(if you click on the images, as if to download, you will get the designer names etc....)